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Joseph Garcia

FRANKLIN GROVE,Illinois

Summary

Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with individuals in custody and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer

Illinois Department Of Corrections
06.2010 - Current
  • Searched cells of individuals in custody to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Escorted individuals in custody to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Observed and supervised individuals in custody throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.

Correctional Officer Trainee

Illinois Department Of Corrections
03.2010 - 06.2010
  • Searched cells of individuals in custody to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Tracked individuals in custody through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Escorted individuals in custody to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.

Corrections Deputy

LaSalle County Sheriff's Department
04.2005 - 05.2010
  • Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
  • Regularly booked new individuals in custody into facility which required fingerprinting incoming individuals in custody, and photographing mugshots along with any identifying marks, scars, or tattoos.
  • Used fingerprinting ink daily and ran individuals in custody's fingerprints through AFIS data system.
  • Entered data into computer-based system.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.

Truck Unloader

Walmart Distribution Center
11.2004 - 04.2005
  • Unloaded items and goods from trucks into main storage area for transfer to shelves.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand.
  • Sorted and properly arranged items.
  • Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to aid in safe transport of heavy items.

Rodman

Todd Surveying
11.2004 - 03.2005
  • Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
  • Measured and marked property lines and key topographic features.
  • Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.
  • Followed local, regional and national guidelines for land surveying.

Unloader, Door Runner, Yard Driver

Walmart Distribution Center
10.2003 - 11.2004
  • Unloaded packages with care and placed in proper staging area.
  • Loaded packages onto pallets and into staging areas as directed.
  • Handled packages with care while transporting from truck to loading dock.
  • Handled hazardous materials with care by following relevant safety guidelines to avoid environmental hazards.
  • Operated yard truck to move empty and loaded trailers safely throughout yard.
  • Operated yard machinery, hydraulic trailer and forklift to move materials and maintain organization.
  • Loaded trailers to support government regulations for volume, weight and transportation safety.

Unloader

Walmart Distribution Center
06.2002 - 10.2003
  • Unloaded packages with care and placed in proper staging area.
  • Loaded packages onto pallets and into staging areas as directed.
  • Handled packages with care while transporting from truck to loading dock.
  • Handled hazardous materials with care by following relevant safety guidelines to avoid environmental hazards.

Attendant

Johnson Oil/Shell
06.1999 - 10.2003
  • Kept facilities clean, neat, and organized to give areas professional and fresh appeal.
  • Provided excellent customer service to guests by promptly responding to inquiries and requests.
  • Responded to customer requests efficiently and with knowledgeable assistance.


Delivery Man

D&E Furniture
09.1999 - 05.2002
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
  • Assembled furniture when delivered to a customer's home.

Cook/Cashier

Hardee's Restaurant
11.1996 - 09.1999
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Education

No Degree - Corrections

Correctional Officer Academy
Springfield, IL
03.2010

No Degree - Deputy

LaSalle County Academy
DuPage, Illinois
04.2005

High School Diploma -

Sterling High School
Sterling, IL
06.1999

Skills

  • Firearms Training
  • Correctional Facility Procedures
  • Fingerprinting
  • Booking Procedures Expertise

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Illinois Department Of Corrections
06.2010 - Current

Correctional Officer Trainee

Illinois Department Of Corrections
03.2010 - 06.2010

Corrections Deputy

LaSalle County Sheriff's Department
04.2005 - 05.2010

Truck Unloader

Walmart Distribution Center
11.2004 - 04.2005

Rodman

Todd Surveying
11.2004 - 03.2005

Unloader, Door Runner, Yard Driver

Walmart Distribution Center
10.2003 - 11.2004

Unloader

Walmart Distribution Center
06.2002 - 10.2003

Delivery Man

D&E Furniture
09.1999 - 05.2002

Attendant

Johnson Oil/Shell
06.1999 - 10.2003

Cook/Cashier

Hardee's Restaurant
11.1996 - 09.1999

No Degree - Corrections

Correctional Officer Academy

No Degree - Deputy

LaSalle County Academy

High School Diploma -

Sterling High School

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