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Jesus Morales

18 Meadowwood Rd. Rochester ,NY

Summary

Committed Correctional Officer with background in maintaining safety and security within facilities. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and enforcing rules and regulations. Focused on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication, with keen observational skills and strong sense of integrity. Sound judgment and reasoned thinking over my 18 year career.

Overview

18
years of professional experience

Work History

NYSDOCCS

Correctional Officer
03.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
  • Conducted efficient inmate transfers, adhering to strict security protocols while maintaining order and control throughout the process.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development courses focused on understanding gang dynamics within prison settings to better identify and manage potential threats.
  • Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
  • Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
  • Reduced inmate altercations through proactive conflict resolution strategies.
  • Mitigated potential security breaches with vigilant contraband detection practices.
  • Assisted in crisis negotiations, preventing escalations and ensuring safety of inmates and staff.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
  • Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
  • Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
  • Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
  • Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
  • Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
  • Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
  • Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.

NYSDOCCS

Correctional Officer
06.2010 - 03.2025

Job overview

  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Conducted efficient inmate transfers, adhering to strict security protocols while maintaining order and control throughout the process.
  • Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
  • Assisted in crisis negotiations, preventing escalations and ensuring safety of inmates and staff.
  • Reduced inmate altercations through proactive conflict resolution strategies.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
  • Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
  • Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
  • Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.

American National Life Insurance

Life Insurance Agent
03.2010 - 05.2010

Job overview

  • Participated in professional development opportunities such as training sessions and conferences to stay informed on best practices within the life insurance industry.
  • Crafted clear, informative reports to explain life insurance policy features and benefits.
  • Attended continuing education courses and workshops to gain additional insurance industry knowledge.
  • Developed comprehensive financial plans for clients, ensuring proper coverage and security for their families.
  • Cultivated customer relationships to provide customized life insurance solutions tailored to individual needs.
  • Retained existing clientele through regular follow-ups, policy reviews, and timely adjustments based on changing circumstances or needs.
  • Leveraged industry knowledge to educate potential clients on the importance of life insurance, resulting in increased policy awareness and sales conversions.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing concerns promptly and maintaining open lines of communication.
  • Improved client retention rates by offering tailored policy recommendations that met their unique requirements and goals.
  • Retained up-to-date industry knowledge for accurate, well-informed customer interactions.
  • Promoted products and services using upselling and other sales strategies.
  • Established trust with prospective customers by providing accurate information about available policies and transparent pricing structures.
  • Marketed life insurance products to increase customer bases and revenue.
  • Consistently exceeded individual sales targets while contributing to overall team success in meeting company goals.
  • Met with customers to provide information about available products and policies.
  • Analyzed customer needs to provide customized insurance solutions.
  • Finalized sales and collected necessary deposits.
  • Collected premiums on or before effective date of coverage.

Champion Security

Unarmed Security Officer
02.2010 - 02.2010

Job overview

  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Directed guests around building and answered accessibility questions.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through excellent teamwork and collaboration with colleagues.
  • Watched different facility areas from central location via different CCTV feeds, obtaining maximum coverage of important areas.
  • Monitored alarm systems to detect any unauthorized entries into protected areas.
  • Verified each individual's right to enter restricted areas and denied access to unauthorized persons.
  • Patrolled commercial property and associated parking garage.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols every Timeframe to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Maintained proper functioning of security equipment by performing regular checks and reporting issues promptly for repair or replacement.
  • Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
  • Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.

NYSDOCCS

Correctional Officer
11.2006 - 08.2009

Job overview

Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.

  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development courses focused on understanding gang dynamics within prison settings to better identify and manage potential threats.
  • Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
  • Oversaw visitation sessions, maintaining order and ensuring safety of all parties involved.
  • Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular and thorough cell inspections.
  • Reduced inmate altercations through proactive conflict resolution strategies.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
  • Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
  • Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
  • Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
  • Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.

Education

Watertown High School
Watertown, NY

High School Diploma from General Studies
06.1999

University Overview

Skills

  • Member of (CERT) Corrections Emergency Response Team and Completed Advance (CERT) training with Albany HRT and receiving my 120 hour Certification
  • Crisis intervention training and facility team member for nine years and completing my 120 hour Certification
  • Gang awareness, Negotiation, De-escalation techniques
  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Inmate monitoring
  • Report writing
  • Contraband detection
  • Active listening
  • Problem solving

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Correctional Officer
NYSDOCCS
03.2025 - Current
Correctional Officer
NYSDOCCS
06.2010 - 03.2025
Life Insurance Agent
American National Life Insurance
03.2010 - 05.2010
Unarmed Security Officer
Champion Security
02.2010 - 02.2010
Correctional Officer
NYSDOCCS
11.2006 - 08.2009
Watertown High School
High School Diploma from General Studies
Jesus Morales