Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Corrections

JUSTIN GONZALES

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Plainview,TX
2
years of professional experience

Experienced Correctional Officer skilled in conflict resolution, inmate supervision, and safety enforcement. Demonstrated ability to manage high-risk situations effectively, ensuring order and security within the facility.

Work History

Correctional Officer

1 Year 10 Months
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice | 11.2024 - Current
  • Responded swiftly to incidents, maintaining order and de-escalating conflicts among inmates.
  • Monitored inmate activities to ensure compliance with facility rules and regulations.
  • Conducted routine inspections of cells and common areas for safety hazards.
  • Documented daily activities and incidents in detailed reports for review by supervisors.
  • Collaborated with staff to implement security protocols and emergency response procedures.
  • Utilized surveillance systems to monitor inmate movements and behaviors effectively.
  • Assisted in training new officers on policies, procedures, and safety practices.
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Engaged with inmates to promote positive behavior and encourage rehabilitation efforts.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.

Education

High School Diploma

LOCKNEY HIGH SCHOOL | Lockney, TX | 05-2022

Skills

Emergency medical response
Correctional facility procedures
Safety enforcement
Conflict management
Emergency response
Crisis management
Crisis intervention
De-escalation techniques
Conflict resolution
Restraint techniques
Observation
Security procedures
Facility security
Emergency management
Firearms training
Firearms proficiency
First aid training
Crisis intervention
CCTV monitoring
Central and pod control
Tactical response training
Search procedures
Contraband detection
Team leadership
Gang awareness
Inmate rights
Prisoner transport
Inmate transport
Perimeter control
Tower surveillance
Detail oversight
Crew management
Problem solving
Record maintenance
Firearms operation
Evidence preservation
Criminal justice
Mentorship
Staff management
Problem solving
Defensive tactics
Decision making
Multitasking
Non-violent intervention
Armory and key control
Conflict resolution
Firearms training
Time management
Task prioritization

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
11.2024 - CurrentRead More

LOCKNEY HIGH SCHOOL

High School Diploma
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JUSTIN GONZALESCorrections