Jesse Palacios
Riverside,CA
Summary
Safety-oriented Correctional Officer with more than 20 years in maximum and medium security facilities. Extensively trained in defensive tactics and suicide prevention. Hardworking who employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to keep order and avoid dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches. Correctional Officer committed to maintaining order and enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Resilient professional versed in handling difficult inmates and stressful situations. Correctional Officer capable of withstanding the taxing demands of monitoring large prison facilities. Extensive experience in inmate restraints and searches. Respectful and ethical Correctional Officer who believes that implementing firm, clear guidelines and adopting an attitude of understanding generates a more peaceful prison environment for all involved.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
California State Prison, Los Angeles County
Lancaster, CA
11.1992 - 07.2012
- Maintained the custody and control of 200 inmates housed in maximum security unit.
- Searched the building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Determined and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Established healthy relationships and maintained professional boundaries with resident offenders in the institution.
Post Commander
Universal Protection Services
Riverside, CA
1 2013 - Current
- Detected suspicious activities and watched for criminal acts and rule infractions.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors.
- Circulated among visitors, patrons and employees to preserve order and protect property.
- Wrote reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual occurrences.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
- Monitored central alarm system for fire, intrusion, and duress alarms and responded when needed.
- Denied entrance to the building to unauthorized persons.
- Secured all doors in the office and main building after hours.
Post Commander
Allied Universal
Riverside, CA
11.2014 - Current
- Prevented crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior.
- Processed and logged accurate and detailed incident reports.
- Verified each individual’s right to enter restricted areas and denied access to unauthorized persons.
- Investigated all security and safety violations.
- Collected and organized all surveillance data and information to protect client possessions and workspaces.
- Directed guests around the building and answered questions regarding accessibility.
- Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing their entrance.
- Monitored security camera system day and night to protect lives and property.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Garfield High School
1974
Skills
- Crisis intervention training
- Self-defense techniques
- Correctional facility procedures knowledge
- Suicide prevention training
- Firearm operations trained
- Segregation unit specialist
- Central and pod control
- Safety and security-oriented
- Weapons training
- Team-oriented
Timeline
Post Commander
Allied Universal
11.2014 - Current
Correctional Officer
California State Prison, Los Angeles County
11.1992 - 07.2012
Post Commander
Universal Protection Services
1 2013 - Current
High School Diploma - General Studies
Garfield High School
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