Jose Fernandez
Harmony,Florida
Summary
Seasoned Military and Certified Correctional Officer with a dedicated focus on maintaining peace, security, and safety within correction centers and jail systems in Florida. Extensively trained in crisis prevention and intervention, I am proficient in remaining calm and confident even in the most adverse and stressful working conditions. I possess strong experience in pulling records and information directly from state and county level sites(FCIC, and NCIC) for my agency. Highly detail-oriented, I excel in gathering, organizing, analyzing, and compiling data. My proficiency extends to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Pro, ensuring effective document management and data processing. With a 5-year history in corrections, I have a superior record of defusing high-pressure situations through sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. I consistently monitor and manage inmate behavior, maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts. My expertise is complemented by effective organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, alongside the ability to operate with a sense of urgency and initiative in a team environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Osceola County Board of Commissioners
01.2021 - Current
- Admits persons committed to the Correctional Facility; places inmates under confinement in cells or other Detention Areas as detected
- Process and release inmates to include searching inmates upon arrival to the Correctional Facility and any time inmates leave their assigned area, searches and removes all unauthorized personal articles and contraband from all prisoners, taking their photographs and obtaining a legible set of inked fingerprint/palm impressions utilizing appropriate equipment
- Exercises reasonable and/or special care or action, as the need dictates or as directed, in handling special or unusual inmates
- Ensures the cleanliness of the area of assigned responsibility
- Supervises and interacts with adults, juveniles, male and female to include felons, misdemeanants, sentenced and non-sentenced inmates
- Communicates effectively and coherently with other officers and inmates and demonstrates communications skills in court and other formal settings as required
- Escorts prisoners, detainees, and committed mental patients using handcuffs, body force, and other appropriate restraints
- Perform crisis intervention functions to include counseling, suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior, and taking appropriate action
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
Correctional Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Provide highly responsible care, custody and control of criminal offenders in a detention/correctional institution; observes, interacts and supervises the activities of the inmates on assigned post to enforce order and discipline; monitors inmate housing, job and program assignments
- Will observe nudity and possible lewd acts
- Performed all work in compliance with all laws, rules and regulatory standards governing the operations of the detention/correctional facilities and programs, and the confinement, safety, health and protection of criminal offenders
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled rounds of assigned area; performs scheduled and unscheduled inspections of the assigned area to ensure security, safety and sanitation are maintained; searches inmates and cells for contraband articles; reports observations to superiors
- Performed critical inmate classification, count and control while maintaining fire safety, key control, perimeter security
- Bears assigned firearm and hand weapons; Follows all prescribed procedures relevant to the assigned function for the purpose of safeguarding all Corrections staff, property, and facilities within scope of responsibility; screens inmate visitors
- Supervises, communicates, and promotes positive behavior among inmates; resolves behavioral problems through counseling and problem solving skills
- Employs force to maintain order among inmates as prescribed by departmental rules and regulations as necessary; escorts and secures inmates within the facility
- Transport inmates to and from various locations as directed, e.g., correctional facilities, courtrooms, prisons, medical facilities, work programs
- Attends and participates in all scheduled Defensive Tactics training, Firearm qualifications and First Aid/CPR training for certification as required; attends meetings to keep up with trends in probation issues, legislative changes and safety
- Maintains a variety of detailed legal records and reports; collects and prepares various information; prepares legal documentation as required, e.g., activity logs, incident reports.
Licensed Security Officer
Walt Disney World
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Provide walking patrols
- Provide motor patrols
- Performed Kiosk support
- Access control in barrier gates
- Checked each and everybody that entered the resort while ensuring no prohibited items entered the resort or park
- Provided directions and information to cast members and guests with radio traffic
- Constructed detailed reports and worked with management, and law enforcement accordingly.
Infantryman Team Leader
United States Army
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Supervised a team of Soldiers
- Trained in Weapons and CS Gas use
- Assisted in reconnaissance missions
- Instructed and trained incoming soldiers
- Lead and maneuvered as a team to get to the objective no matter what or where it was
- Provided informational assistance and directional guidance to soldiers to safeguard the mission of the
- United States Military
- Made lesson plans to ensure my soldiers understood the missions and their weapons systems
- Responded swiftly and reacted calmly to reported incidents..
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FLColegio Acelerado De Educación (CADEST)
Carolina, PR2014
High School Diploma -
Urban Assembly School For Careers
Bronx, NY2013
Skills
- Military surveillance and counter surveillance skills
- Firearms and Shotgun Handling, identification and safety
- Military patrols
- Military Laws & Jurisdiction
- Ability to identify unusual behavior
- Criminal & Accident Investigations
- Agile and can adapt to many different situations
- Ability to speak multiple languages
- Effective communicator, both verbal and written
- Dependable and Punctual
- Inmate Supervision
- Jail Order
- Public Safety
- Security Check
- Proven experience in conducting record searches and extracting information directly from state and county level sites(FCIC and NCIC Certified)
- Exceptionally detail-oriented with superior organizational skills
- Skilled in gathering, organizing, analyzing, and compiling data
- Thrives in fast-paced, high-energy environments
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experienced with Adobe Pro
- Demonstrates effective organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
- Capable of prioritizing tasks and operating with a sense of urgency
- Shows initiative in accomplishing work objectives
- Works effectively in a collaborative team setting
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Additional Information
- Certificates/ Awards , Combat Life Saver (October 2016) Class D Security License, State of Florida (January 2018) First Aid and CPR certified (January 2020)
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Osceola County Board of Commissioners
01.2021 - Current
Correctional Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
03.2020 - 01.2021
Licensed Security Officer
Walt Disney World
09.2018 - 03.2020
Infantryman Team Leader
United States Army
08.2016 - 05.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Seminole State College of Florida
Colegio Acelerado De Educación (CADEST)
High School Diploma -
Urban Assembly School For Careers
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