Jeffrey Higgins
Bellville,TX
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Jailer
Austin County Sheriff's Office
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Utilized weapons, handcuffs, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent dangerous and inappropriate activities, supervising over [Number] inmates simultaneously.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
- Maintained jail security by performing frequent security checks within cell block and inspecting each cell for contraband.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
Tire Technician
Discount Tire
01.2017 - 05.2020
- Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.
- Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
- Maximized efficiency by coordinating changing and rotating of tires.
- Repaired tires to avoid costly replacements by patching, plugging and replacing valves.
- Serviced customer vehicles quickly and accurately to meet daily appointment schedules.
- Operated machines safely and correctly, including tire changers and wheel balancers.
- Replaced and repaired tires using best practices for safe vehicle maintenance.
- Assisted team by keeping shop tidy, clean, and free of safety hazards.
- Repaired punctures by locating leaks, removing embedded objects, and patching holes.
- Identified problems and replaced worn tires on variety of vehicles.
- Evaluated tire tread depth and air pressure to verify proper tire inflation.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Blinn College
Brenham, TXHigh School Diploma -
Bellville High School
Bellville, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
Administration and Management Skills
Timeline
Jailer
Austin County Sheriff's Office
07.2020 - 07.2023
Tire Technician
Discount Tire
01.2017 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Bellville High School
05.2001 -
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Blinn College
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