Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Jared Gentle

Porter,TX

Summary

Corrections Officer with extensive experience at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, adept in crisis management and security procedures. Proven track record in enhancing facility safety through effective leadership and non-violent intervention techniques. Skilled in emergency response and maintaining secure environments, ensuring the safety of staff and inmates alike.

Vigilant Corrections Officer skillful communicating with inmates to diffuse tense situations and resolving conflicts. Expertise in managing and monitoring offender daily activities, overseeing safe transport of offenders and operating communication systems. Certified in firearms, medical trauma care, suicide prevention.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Corrections Officer

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
06.2020 - Current
  • Learned and applied safety protocols to maintain secure environments.
  • Observed inmate behavior to identify potential security risks.
  • Assisted with daily operations, ensuring adherence to facility regulations.
  • Supported staff in managing inmate populations during routine activities.
  • Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
  • Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
  • Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.

Infantryman

US Army
06.2009 - 07.2017
  • Led tactical operations to ensure mission success and team safety in diverse environments.
  • Implemented safety protocols, maintaining high standards during training exercises and deployments.
  • Led combat operations, ensuring mission success through strategic planning and execution.
  • Trained and mentored junior soldiers, enhancing team
  • Trained and mentored junior infantrymen on operational procedures and equipment use performance and readiness.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Lone Star College
Houston, TX
06-2028

Skills

  • Verbal communication
  • Security procedures
  • Emergency response
  • Leadership qualities
  • Crisis management
  • File and record maintenance
  • Staff management
  • Crisis prevention intervention (CPI)
  • Firearms proficiency
  • Stress tolerance
  • Safety and security enforcement
  • Non-violent intervention

Accomplishments

  • Routinely supervised more than 500-2000 detainee inmates on a daily basis.
  • Promoted to Level 5 Corrections Officer after 5 years of employment.
  • Helped implement a weekly general education and vocational programs for inmates in order to assimilate into society upon release.
  • Supervised soldiers and staff members in career and personal development as soldiers and correction officers.
  • Achieved daily, weekly, and yearly deadlines by completing state documentation with accuracy and efficiency.

Certification

  • National Certified Corrections Officer (NCCO)
  • Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
  • CPR, First Aide, AED certified.
  • One Station Unit Training (OSUT)
  • Crisis Response Intervention Support Program (CRISP)

Timeline

Corrections Officer

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
06.2020 - Current

Infantryman

US Army
06.2009 - 07.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Lone Star College