Kayle Petretti
Tehachapi,CA
Summary
Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security in detention environments. Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis management, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Valued for teamwork and reliability, adaptable to changing demands, and focused on achieving results. Effective communicator with solid understanding of ICE standards, protocols, and detainee management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Officer
Corecivic Inc.
California City, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Monitored detainee behavior, enforced facility rules, and maintained secure detention environment
- Documented incidents, shift logs, and detainee movements with accurate, timely reporting
- Responded to emergencies, de-escalated conflicts, and coordinated with correctional staff
- Served as the primary Key Control Officer and facility locksmith, conducting routine maintenance on facility crash gates, cell doors and staff entry ways. Managed proper key assignments, ensuring facility safety by vetting officers for appropriate level of access.
- Performed duties as the Tool control officer, managing inventory and distribution of tools to facility maintenance crews, outside service contractors and detainee work crews.
- Participated in and performed regular audits and inspections of facility key and tool operations, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, security, and efficiency within the detention center.
Studio Electrical Technician Journeyman
Entertainment Partners
Los Angeles, CA
12.2019 - 07.2024
- Connected electrical systems to external power sources and programmed automated control systems for first unit film crews.
- Rigging and utilizing an array of lighting equipment on various boom/scissor lifts ranging from 45ft to 120 ft
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated lighting and power distribution equipment in shop and field.
Fire Protection Specialist
USAF
Fairchild Air Force Base, WA
10.2013 - 10.2017
- Assisted in 100+ aircraft emergency operations, including ground and inflight emergencies, fuel and hydrazine leaks, hot launches, and active engine fires.
- Hazmat team leader on several high risk incidents including chlorine gas and anhydrous ammonia leaks.
- Assisted in and helped to maintain effective mutual aid agreements within the Spokane and Airway Heights areas.
- Licensed and familiarized on several firefighting apparatus including, P-22, P-24, P-19, P23, Stryker T1500, Hazmat decon trailer, RIV, and Heavy rescue.
- Assisted in community fire safety programs, educating over 1000 residents in fire prevention and personal safety protocol.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain High School
Kaysville, UTAdept I/II - Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment College of America
San Bernardino, CA03-2025
Detention Locksmith Certificate - Locksmith
Max Detention
Orlando, FL02-2026
Skills
- Emergency response planning
- Hazardous materials management
- Public safety education
- Fire investigation techniques
- Heavy rescue operations
- Emergency medical services
- Records maintenance
- Organizational skills
- Correctional facility procedures
- Conflict resolution skills
- Safety and security enforcement
- Equipment operation
- Body and cell searches
Certification
Airport Firefighter, Apr-2014, Driver/Operator ARFF, Dec-2014, Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply, Oct-2015, Driver/Operator Pumper, Jun-2015, Firefighter I, Apr-2014, Firefighter II, Apr-2014, Hazardous Materials Technician, Jun-2014, Public Telecommunicator I/II, Jul-2016, Boom Lift/Scissor Lift Operator, May-2024, Confined Space Safety, May-2021, DOCC- Detention Officer Certification Course, May-2025, Correctional locksmith, Feb-2026, Front loader, Excavator, Bulldozer, Backhoe, Mar-2025.
Timeline
Detention Officer
Corecivic Inc.
05.2025 - Current
Studio Electrical Technician Journeyman
Entertainment Partners
12.2019 - 07.2024
Fire Protection Specialist
USAF
10.2013 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Mountain High School
Adept I/II - Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment College of America
Detention Locksmith Certificate - Locksmith
Max Detention