Jose Gonzalez
Totowa,NJ
Summary
Confident leader dedicated to process and procedure. Exceeds expectations for staff performance, consistently enforces rules and seeks opportunities for team improvement. Offers high integrity, attention to detail and excellent decision-making abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Police Sergeant
Passaic County Sheriff's Office
Wayne , New Jersey
2003.12 - Current
- Community Policing
- Safely transported inmates to and from work sites, maintaining physical headcounts at all times.
- Oversaw assigned transports of inmates maintaining security of staff and public.
- Ensured compliance with departmental policies, regulations and procedures.
- Ensured that all personnel met department standards for performance and conduct.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss current events and issues.
- Interpreted laws, regulations, policies and procedures to subordinates.
- Evaluated the performance of assigned personnel through observation, review of reports and other methods.
- Performed supervisory duties such as developing goals, evaluating job performance, approving leave requests and maintaining discipline.
- Attended court hearings related to criminal cases involving subordinate officers.
- Prepared written reports detailing investigative activities and findings.
- Monitored inmate movement within the facility to maintain security and safety of staff, inmates and visitors.
- Conducted random searches for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
- Supervised subordinate officers in their daily duties.
- Investigated allegations of misconduct by inmates and staff members.
- Reviewed incident reports and other documentation submitted by subordinates.
- Coordinated investigations into criminal activities committed by inmates or staff members, forwarding them to proper channels when needed.
- Developed strategies to reduce incidents of violence or inappropriate behavior within the facility.
- Provided guidance and counseling to inmates regarding personal issues or problems they may be facing while incarcerated.
- Assisted in training new correctional officers on proper security protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with medical personnel in determining appropriate treatment plans for mentally ill inmates.
- Prepared written evaluations of subordinate officers' performance on a periodic basis.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving riots, hostage situations, escapes or other critical events.
- Established effective working relationships with local law enforcement agencies when necessary.
- Maintained records related to inmate movements, disciplinary actions taken against inmates, grievances filed by prisoners and other relevant data.
- Enforced discipline among inmates according to established rules and regulations.
- Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
- Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
- Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
- Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
- Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Monitored disciplinary and medical lockups every 15 minutes.
- Received and inspected mail.
- Coordinated shakedowns to locate and remove unauthorized items.
- Recorded prisoner identification, charges and incidents of inmate disturbance, keeping daily logs of prisoner activities.
- Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
- Settled disputes between inmates.
- Conducted scheduled headcounts to verify presence of prisoners.
- Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
- Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Inspected conditions of locks, window bars and doors at correctional facilities to verify security and prevent escapes.
- Supervised and made cell assignments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rosa Parks School of Fine And Performing Arts
Paterson, NJ1997-06
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FLSkills
- Community Policing
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Policy Enforcement
- Personnel Supervision
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Team Management
- Report Preparation
- Emergency Response
- Officer Training
- Security Protocols
- Security Procedures
- Job Assignments
- Crisis Management
- Conflict Management
- Staff Supervision
- Rule Enforcement
- Counseling Techniques
- Inspections
Affiliations
- Implemented aspects into Crisis Intervention Training that better suited Correctional Police, including scenario based training. My input and deep interest in Crisis Intervention Training led to me being asked to be a Crisis Intervention Training Trainer.
Accomplishments
- Only Officer to ever be awarded Officer of the Year as one of among approximately 300 Officers and subsequently be awarded Supervisor of the Year.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Correctional Police Sergeant
Passaic County Sheriff's Office
2003.12 - Current
High School Diploma -
Rosa Parks School of Fine And Performing Arts
The University of Tampa
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