Jesus Avalos

Work History

Stripes Convenience Store

01.2015 - 07.2017

Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

08.2017 - 08.2022

Escorted inmates to and from cells, hospitals, and medical appointment
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers
Conducted routine and emergency head counts
Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups
Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items
Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments
Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders
Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct
Prepared reports to document incidents and violations
Assisted in intake and release of inmates
Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates

Goliad County Sheriff’s Office

01.2023 - 09.2023

Maintained jail security by performing frequent security checks within cell block and inspecting each cell for contraband
Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents
Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility
Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls
Assisted in intake and release of inmates
Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations
Prepared reports to document incidents and violations

Goliad County Sheriff's Office

09.2023 - Current

Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
Supervised 8 employees and performance of tasks and managed 48 inmates.
Conducted thorough investigations into allegations of misconduct or rule violations, resulting in fair disciplinary actions when necessary.
Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
Reduced instances of violence within the institution through effective conflict resolution strategies and communication skills.
Served as a role model for subordinates, demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of job responsibilities.
Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.