Joshua Hinojosa
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking professional skilled in team leadership, training, and development, as well as creation and implementation of correctional and rehabilitation programs and protocols. Offering to work both independently and as collaborative member of team to improve processes and meet organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
TDCJ
San Antonio, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
Security Supervisor
Tiffany & Company
San Antonio, TX
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Recorded required data for incident reports and files.
- Provided ongoing coaching, feedback, development opportunities, discipline when necessary to ensure employees are meeting expectations.
- Managed security staff schedules for shifts, minimizing overtime costs.
- Inspected posts and met with subordinates to outline tasks and responsibilities.
- Analyzed employee behaviors and identified any suspicious activities or potential breaches in security protocols.
- Led and directed investigations of accidents, thefts and property loss on premises.
- Conducted site reviews and security audits and made recommendations to management based on findings.
- Developed strategies for mitigating risks associated with physical security elements such as locks, cameras, alarms.
- Developed and implemented preventative measures against accidents, thefts and other risks.
- Interacted regularly with other departments within the organization to promote collaboration between teams.
Security Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
San Antonio, TX
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Maintained records of all incidents that occurred on site including lost and stolen items and unauthorized persons present.
- Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
- Supervised access control at all entrance points of the facility, ensuring only authorized personnel are granted entry.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations as they arise by deploying appropriate resources and personnel.
- Conducted regular patrols of the premises to identify potential threats or safety hazards.
- Monitored entire facility using CCTV while simultaneously performing dispatch duties.
- Provided security team leadership and contributed to on-call duties.
- Reviewed CCTV footage on a regular basis to detect any suspicious activity or violations of company policy.
- Ensured security staff is properly trained and certified in accordance with company policies and local regulations.
- Created schedules for security personnel shift rotations and monitored staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
- Investigated incidents, wrote detailed reports, and made recommendations for improvements in the security program.
Ammunition Specialist
US Army
Lakewood, WA
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Promoted overall safety by ensuring ammunition personnel received proper training.
- Disassembled, cleaned, inspected, reassembled and tested small arms weapons systems such as pistols, rifles, machine guns.
- Tracked usage of ammunition during training exercises to ensure proper accountability was maintained.
- Observed all safety procedures when handling hazardous materials associated with munitions production processes.
- Conducted quality control checks on ammunition components for accuracy and functionality.
- Performed periodic maintenance on firearms, including cleaning, lubrication and minor repairs.
- Assisted in developing plans for disposing expired or damaged munitions items safely.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current rules governing military ordnance operations.
- Participated in field exercises to provide support services such as transporting ammunition to firing ranges.
- Inspected, maintained and repaired all types of weapons and ammunition.
- Trained continuously on weaponry, tactics and maneuvers to maintain mission readiness.
Education
GED -
Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center
Los Angeles, CA01-2017
Skills
- Records Management
- Surveillance
- Evidence Preservation
- Crisis Management
- Prisoner Transport
- Contraband Seizure
- Emergency Response
- Crime Prevention
- Radio Communication
- Security Procedures
- Restraint Techniques
- Policy Enforcement
Timeline
Correctional Officer
TDCJ
06.2023 - Current
Security Supervisor
Tiffany & Company
06.2022 - 05.2023
Security Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
06.2020 - 06.2022
Ammunition Specialist
US Army
03.2017 - 03.2020
GED -
Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center