Juan A. Contero
Jackson,MI
Summary
Retired Corrections Officer and Military Veteran with a strong background in maintaining safety and security in correctional facilities. Proven ability to manage challenging situations with calm and assertive approach. Skilled in conflict resolution, surveillance, and enforcing regulations. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective teamwork in high-pressure environments.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Officer
State of Michigan Dept of Corrections
03.2000 - 07.2025
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors, and public to maintain security within facility.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes, and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
- Prevented contraband introduction through diligent cell searches and visitor screenings.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.
Cutting Room Supervisor
True Life Healthcare
11.1995 - 02.2000
- Increased capacity utilization by optimizing production schedules based on priority deadlines and project complexities.
- Established clear communication channels between the design, planning, and production teams for better coordination.
- Ensured adherence to industry best practices for sustainable textile manufacturing throughout the entire cutting process .
Warehouse Worker/Auto Parts Delivery Driver
Hester Transmissions Parts
02.1992 - 02.1995
- Reduced order processing times with meticulous attention to order picking and packaging.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
Admin Supply Clerk
United States Marine Corps
06.1983 - 10.1991
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in record-keeping and order fulfillment tasks.
- Provided briefings and monthly communications to promote property acquisition, accountability and regulatory compliance.
- Ensured compliance with military regulations by maintaining accurate records of equipment distribution, storage, and maintenance.
Education
USMC MOS Specialty Training For Supply Administration
Camp Johnson, Jacksonville, NC11-1983
High School Diploma -
Poteet High School
Poteet, TX05-1983
Skills
- Safety and security enforcement
- Emergency response
- Armory management
- Weapons training
- Safe firearm practices
- Radio communication
- Perimeter control
- Search and seize procedures
- Experienced in defensive techniques
- Inmate supervision / transport
- Courtroom practices
- Visitation oversight
- Strong ethical standards
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Ethical standards of conduct
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Corrections Officer
State of Michigan Dept of Corrections
03.2000 - 07.2025
Cutting Room Supervisor
True Life Healthcare
11.1995 - 02.2000
Warehouse Worker/Auto Parts Delivery Driver
Hester Transmissions Parts
02.1992 - 02.1995
Admin Supply Clerk
United States Marine Corps
06.1983 - 10.1991
USMC MOS Specialty Training For Supply Administration
High School Diploma -
Poteet High School
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