Josue Cazares
Mercedes,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Detention Officer skilled in conflict resolution, emergency response, and monitoring inmate behavior. Committed to ensuring safety and compliance within correctional facilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Detention Officer
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office
Edinburg, Texas
07.2024 - Current
- Provided support and assistance to fellow officers during emergency situations.
- Escorted inmates from one area of the detention center to another safely and securely.
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure compliance with facility regulations and procedures.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, data entry, mail sorting and answering telephones.
- Enforced disciplinary action when appropriate according to established guidelines.
- Participated in training sessions designed to improve job performance or learn new techniques.
- Transported and escorted inmates to hospitals, court, and other institutions.
- Managed intake and release processes, including documentation, fingerprinting, and photographing.
- Monitored detainee behavior, identifying and addressing conflicts or potential security issues promptly.
- Assisted in the training and orientation of new detention officers, sharing knowledge and best practices.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques to resolve conflicts and maintain order within the facility.
- Coordinated with medical staff to ensure detainees received necessary healthcare services.
- Compiled daily reports summarizing detainee conduct, facility issues, and any security breaches.
- Maintained accurate records of detainee behavior, incidents, and disciplinary actions taken.
- Operated control rooms, managing access to secure areas and monitoring surveillance equipment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
South Texas College
Weslaco, TX05-2024
High School Diploma -
Weslaco East High School
Weslaco, TX05-2024
Skills
- Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) Memeber / Correctional Officer
- OC Spray Certified
- Baton Certified
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Decision-making
- Shotgun Certified
- Inmate transport
- Conflict resolution
- Prisoner escort
- Restraint techniques
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
OC Spray & Baton Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Detention Officer
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office
07.2024 - Current
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
South Texas College
High School Diploma -
Weslaco East High School