Isaiah Villegas
Riverside
Summary
Dynamic and maintaining a constant professional on and off duty with extensive experience as a Correctional Officer at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Proven expertise in criminal investigations and evidence preservation, complemented by strong de-escalation techniques to maintain the safety and security of all staff and incarcerated individuals. Adept at maintaining facility security while fostering positive relationships with inmates and staff to enhance safety and a positive environment in correctional setting. Serving the public through my extensive work history is a hallmark I pride myself on to effectively allow a positive environment in all aspects of life.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer-Investigative Services Unit
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
01.2020 - Current
- Combat narcotics and contraband interdiction with my assigned canine partner throughout various institutions, Division of Adult Parole Operations and outside law enforcement agencies.
- Assist with active investigations through monitoring telephone communications, illegal cellular telephone extractions, and Global Tel-Link Inmate Tablets.
- Conduct investigative interviews with the inmate population and documenting the confidential interview through Confidential Memorandums.
- Establishing crime scenes and processing evidence.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
United States Marine Corps Tank Crewmen
United States Marine Corps Reserve
01.2016 - 01.2024
- Operate and commanded a United States Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams Tank.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Upheld United States Marine Corps dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
- Dealt with inter-company conflicts to remove obstacles to troop readiness.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Carry out the duties of the rank of Corporal on day-to-day operations.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
Order Selector/Grocery Clerk
Stater Brothers Markets
06.2012 - 12.2019
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Orchestrated effective materials management with strong stock rotation strategies, new order placements and shipping inspections.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Moved pallets to and from trucks and around warehouse with forklifts to stay on top of demanding schedules.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments, and bagging purchases.
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
- Operated cash register to accurately process and record customer payments.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Customer service skills.
Education
Ramona High School
Riverside, CA06-2013
Skills
- Evidence preservation
- Criminal investigations
- Surveillance
- Inmate monitoring
- Non-violent intervention
- Incident prevention
- De-escalation techniques
- Mental health awareness
- Emergency management
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Firearm operations trained
- Physical fitness
- Search and seizure procedures
- Firearms proficiency
- First aid training
- First aid and CPR certified
- Facility security
- Safety
Timeline
Correctional Officer-Investigative Services Unit
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
01.2020 - Current
United States Marine Corps Tank Crewmen
United States Marine Corps Reserve
01.2016 - 01.2024
Order Selector/Grocery Clerk
Stater Brothers Markets
06.2012 - 12.2019
Ramona High School
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