Juan C. Soto
Burleson,Texas
Summary
I started my law enforcement career in 2008 as a dispatcher. In 2019 I decided to continue pursuing my law enforcement career as a Detention Officer, after a few years of working in the jail setting, I have come to realize that my ultimate goal is to become a Patrol Officer. Skilled in observation, reporting and problem solving. Comprehensive knowledge of safety protocols and policies. Excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize and stay calm in stressful situations. Expertise in handling inmates and providing security services. Detention Officer with established background in adult and youth detention environments. Quick decision-maker with excellent skills in physical restraint, search and seizure and emergency response. Experienced with legal processes and requirements associated with felon incarceration. Trustworthy Detention Officer with 4 years of experience. Talented at quickly deescalating conflicts and maintaining superior levels of levelheadedness. Intelligent and agile with remarkable security awareness.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detention Officer
Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office
08.2019 - 01.2024
- Over 4 years of experience as a Detention Officer in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Responded to emergencies, investigated incidents and wrote reports
- Supervise inmate feeding and monitored those with special dietary needs
- Supervise the cleaning of jail housing area, supervise inmate movement within the facility
- Supervise inmate movement within the facility
- Handled volatile situations quickly, responsively and professionally.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain order and resolve conflicts among detainees efficiently
- Managed daily operations, including supervising inmate work details, meal distribution, and recreational activities
- Enhanced inmate security by conducting regular cell checks and monitoring daily activities
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks
Laborer
Village of Melrose Park
04.2010 - 08.2019
- Pruned hedges, trees, and bushes to sculpt look and reduce size
- Maintained grounds, including trimming, weeding and general clean up
- Planted flowers, shrubs and trees, applied pesticides and fertilizers, and mowed, trimmed and edged city properties
- Used tool such as shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, mowers, and trimmers to complete tasks
- During winter time removed snow and ice from streets, vehicle parking areas, driveways and walkways as instructed
- Operated, controlled and performed preventive maintenance of snow-plow equipment.
- Facilitated timely project completions by consistently meeting deadlines for assigned tasks
- Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels
Dispatcher
Stone Park Police Department
12.2008 - 03.2009
- Answered 911 calls from general public and emergency personnel
- Kept records of call logs and personnel reports for future reference
- Assisted general public with emergency situations while coordinating emergency personnel for immediate response
- Maintained access to and security of highly sensitive materials.
Education
Basic Peace Officer Certificate -
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX 01.2024 - 06.2024
General Education Development -
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE
Glen Ellyn, IL 03.2007 - 03.2007
Skills
Handling Inmatesundefined
Certification
Basic Jailers License Certificate
Timeline
Basic Peace Officer Certificate -
Navarro College
01.2024 - 06.2024
Detention Officer
Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office
08.2019 - 01.2024
Laborer
Village of Melrose Park
04.2010 - 08.2019
Dispatcher
Stone Park Police Department
12.2008 - 03.2009
General Education Development -
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE
03.2007 - 03.2007