JERANIEL MEJIAS
Homestead,USA
Summary
Accomplished law enforcement and corrections professional with leadership experience in secure detention environments, including roles as Lieutenant of Intake and Rapid Response Team Lead. Expertise includes intake operations, staff supervision, emergency response, crisis management, and institutional security. Proven ability to maintain safe, orderly, and policy-compliant environments while ensuring effective detainee custody and movement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Custody Officer — Rehired
Recovery Solutions
Homestead, USA
08.2026 - Current
- Ensured custody, safety, security, and supervision in secure treatment and detention environment, enhancing overall facility safety.
- Monitored housing areas and coordinated detainee movement to ensure compliance with facility policies and security procedures.
- Utilized communication, observation, and conflict-resolution skills to foster a safe, professional, and orderly environment.
Lieutenant of Intake / Rapid Response Team Lead (RRT)
South Florida Detention Center
Miami, USA
07.2025 - 07.2026
- Promoted to Lieutenant of Intake, providing direct leadership and supervision of intake operations, officers, and detainee processing.
- Led an RRT team to direct members during institutional emergencies, disturbances, and high-risk incidents.
- Coordinated intake workflow, staff assignments, security procedures, and detainee movement to enhance safety and operational efficiency.
- Provided supervisory oversight and enforced facility policies to ensure regulatory compliance and uphold staff accountability and professionalism.
- Applied verbal de-escalation and crisis-management techniques while preparing detailed incident, disciplinary, and daily activity documentation to support effective reporting and response.
Custody Officer
Recovery Solutions
Homestead, USA
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Maintained safety, security, and compliance within a secure treatment and detention environment.
- Established rapport with staff and detainees to enhance cooperation in housing supervision, movement coordination, and incident response.
- Documented incidents, daily logs, and disciplinary actions while employing conflict-resolution skills to effectively manage and de-escalate situations.
Correctional Officer
South Florida Reception Center / Florida Department of Corrections
Doral, USA
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained care, custody, and control of inmates in assigned housing units; conducted headcounts, supervised dormitories, and performed security checks to ensure safety and compliance.
- Coordinated inmate movement for work assignments, medical appointments, and scheduled programs, enforcing institutional order and minimizing disruptions.
- Prepared incident reports and daily activity logs; de-escalated conflicts and responded to security concerns, contributing to a safer facility environment.
- Certified in safe weapons handling techniques with an active weapons card.
Security Officer
Centurion
Homestead, USA
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security for staff and visitors.
- Conducted regular patrols to detect and prevent suspicious activities.
- Responded promptly to alarms and emergency situations as needed.
- Staffed front-gate security, monitored access points, verified visitor identification, and recorded visitor authorization to ensure secure facility access.
- Responded promptly to alarms and emergency situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School
Yonkers, NY 01.2015 - 01.2017
Skills
- Intake operations
- Detention operations
- Intake Coordination
- Inmate supervision
- Emergency response
- Crisis Management
- Conflict De-escalation
- Incident & Report Writing
- Institutional Security
- Staff Accountability
- Situational Awareness
- Professional Communication
Certification
- State Correctional Officer Certification
- Use of Force (UOF) Certification
- Defensive Tactics Certification
- Firearms Qualification
- Weapons Handling Certification / Active Weapons Card
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the U.S.
Additional Information
Willing to relocate to Miami, FL., Authorized to work in the United States.
Timeline
Custody Officer — Rehired
Recovery Solutions
08.2026 - Current
Lieutenant of Intake / Rapid Response Team Lead (RRT)
South Florida Detention Center
07.2025 - 07.2026
Custody Officer
Recovery Solutions
01.2024 - 08.2025
Correctional Officer
South Florida Reception Center / Florida Department of Corrections
03.2023 - 01.2024
Security Officer
Centurion
01.2018 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Theodore Roosevelt Senior High School
01.2015 - 01.2017