Janet Torres Montes
Fort Sumner
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Guadalupe County Correction Facility, excelling in inmate supervision and record management. Proven ability to enforce safety protocols and maintain discipline while fostering teamwork. Bilingual in Spanish and English, adept at problem-solving and critical thinking, ensuring a secure and efficient environment for all.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Guadalupe County Correction Facility
Santa Rosa
11.2021 - Current
- Maintained safety protocols within correctional facilities and for all individuals present.
- Ensured orderly operations to promote a secure environment.
- Supervised inmate activities to uphold facility standards.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain discipline.
- Conducted thorough searches for contraband to prevent security breaches.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, ensuring safety and compliance.
Executive Secretary
Guadalupe County Correctional Facility
Santa Rosa
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Coordinated various office activities such as ordering supplies and arranging catering services for events.
- Monitored emails received by executive personnel; responded promptly when appropriate.
- Reviewed incoming correspondence; distributed materials accordingly.
- Performed research on specific topics as requested by management personnel.
- Organized meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements for executives.
- Prepared agendas and took minutes of meetings attended by the executive staff.
- Assisted in the preparation of presentations, reports, memos, letters, and other documents as needed.
- Responsible for maintaining confidential files pertaining to executive operations.
- Developed a tracking system to monitor the progress of projects assigned to executives or departments.
Classification Clerk
Guadalupe Correctional Facility
Santa Rosa
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Managed daily operations of the classification department including overseeing workflow, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
- Reviewed visitation documents and ensured the accuracy of records.
- Maintained accurate records of all classified documents within the company database.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure proper access was granted for classified documents.
- Verified data entered into the system for accuracy and completeness.
- Retrieved requested files and delivered to appropriate personnel.
- Scanned and filed forms, reports, correspondence and receipts.
- Kept an accurate count of inmates who arrived and departed the facility for any reason including medical, court, transport, or discharge.
Property Title Researcher
Fort Sumner Land & Title Co.
Fort Sumner
04.2013 - 01.2016
- Communicated regularly with clients about progress on their projects.
- Interpreted complex legal documents such as mortgages, trusts, liens, easements and other instruments related to real estate transactions.
- Drafted title reports summarizing research results and identifying potential risks or encumbrances.
- Assisted in the preparation of closing documents including deed transfers, affidavits, quitclaims and others.
- Reviewed tax records to verify ownership information.
- Reported any potential problems or irregularities discovered during research process.
- Researched chain of title for properties using county records, online databases, and other sources.
Daycare Worker
Fort Sumner Day Care
Fort Sumner
10.2011 - 01.2013
- Instructed young children in basic educational concepts such as numbers, shapes, colors, letters.
- Provided snacks and meals in accordance with dietary guidelines.
- Implemented positive discipline techniques when necessary while maintaining a respectful attitude towards students.
- Monitored children's play activities to ensure safety.
- Developed age-appropriate curriculums to meet the individual needs of each child.
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
- Assisted in potty training and diapering children as needed.
- Engaged children in creative play activities such as art projects, music time, story time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Corona High School
Corona, NM05-2007
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Report writing
- Inmate supervision
- Attention to detail
- Data entry
- Contraband inspection
- Record management
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
Accomplishments
- Officer of the Year 2025
- Officer of the Month October 2024
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Guadalupe County Correction Facility
11.2021 - Current
Executive Secretary
Guadalupe County Correctional Facility
01.2020 - 09.2021
Classification Clerk
Guadalupe Correctional Facility
04.2018 - 12.2020
Property Title Researcher
Fort Sumner Land & Title Co.
04.2013 - 01.2016
Daycare Worker
Fort Sumner Day Care
10.2011 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Corona High School
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