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James Lopez

Rio Rancho,NM

Summary

Experienced Correctional Officer Sergeant with expertise in supervising and monitoring staff and offenders, maintaining ethical standards. Proficient in handling mental health and behavioral disorders. Skilled in courtroom procedures for inmate transportation, as well as maintaining peace in high-security prisons. Trained in defensive tactics, firearms, visitation guidelines, and seize and search protocols.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Officer 2 Sergeant

Penitentiary Of New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM
08.2004 - 08.2024
  • Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
  • Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
  • Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
  • Supervised 6 employees and performance of tasks and managed 96 offenders.
  • Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
  • Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
  • Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
  • Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
  • Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations. Utilizing the ICS System.
  • Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
  • Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
  • Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
  • Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
  • Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications

ITT Technical Institute
05-2010

Santa Fe High School
05.2003

Skills

  • Daily Logs
  • Defensive Techniques
  • Effective Writing
  • Behavior Management Systems
  • Active Listening
  • Basic First Aid
  • Conflict Resolution Proficiency
  • Institutional Policies
  • Emergency Protocol
  • Corrective Actions
  • Emergency Situation Response
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Inmate Supervision
  • Physical Restraint
  • Rules of Conduct
  • Job Assignments
  • Rule Enforcement
  • Inmate Interviews
  • Community Events
  • Perimeter & Visitation Monitoring
  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Conflict Management
  • Situational Awareness
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Accurate Event Logging
  • Call Transfers
  • Security Monitoring
  • Inventory Counting
  • Work Planning
  • Offender Escort
  • Disciplining Officers
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Assessment Tools
  • Population Supervision
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Preventing Incidents
  • Effective Communication
  • Self-Defense
  • Firearms
  • Inspections
  • Timekeeping
  • Firearms trained
  • Firearms proficiency
  • Verbal Communication

Certification

  • CCS - Certified Corrections Supervisor
  • CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Defensive Driving
  • Three weapon systems- 12 gauge shotgun, AR-15, Glock 40 cal handgun.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Correctional Officer 2 Sergeant

Penitentiary Of New Mexico
08.2004 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Communications

ITT Technical Institute

Santa Fe High School

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