Kenneth Martinez
Summary
Diligent Correctional Officer with 8+ years of experience supervising inmates and ensuring security at Arizona State prison facilities. Use calm, assertive communication style to build respectful relationships with inmates and maintain a low-conflict environment.
My goal is to receive an appointment to begin the CBP agent process. I strongly believe that my work experience has prepared me with the experience to fulfill the requirements for this position.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
COII
Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry
07.2016 - Current
- Help plan, organize, and oversee daily activities of 1200+ inmates.
- Use early intervention tactics with disruptive inmates.
- Enforce security procedures, and promptly report any breaches or unusual occurrences.
- Maintained authoritative presence to help deter criminal activity at assigned sites.
- Praised for responding quickly to suspicious activity and disruptive situations.
- Inspect cells and communal living areas against strict hygiene and safety standards.
- Used force and restraint devices appropriately in high-risk situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Responsible for the accountability of staff, inmates and equipment.
- Conduct security device inspections of doors, windows, vents, gates, locks, tools and equipment for safety and prevention of escapes.
- Search inmates (Pat downs, strip searches) to properly remove dangerous and nuisance contraband.
- Transported inmates to other complex facilities statewide and emergency transports to local hospital.
- Yearly training that focuses on safety, security and professionalism.
- Maintain a series of accurate logs, paperwork and information reports.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Gadsden Elementary School District #32
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Report to and work closely with a teacher on all daily school operations
- Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain an engaging class curriculum
- Build and maintain open lines of communication with students' parents and guardians
- Address and resolve escalated student conflicts and behavioral issues
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Administration of Justice
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ05.2014
High School Diploma -
San Luis High School
San Luis, AZ05-2012
Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Organizational skills
- Written and Verbal communication
- De-escalation tactics
- Information report
- Attention to details
- Customer service
- Detaining and interrogating inmates
- Search of persons, vehicles
- Dependable and responsible
- Time management
- PPE use
Core Qualifications/ Knowledge
- English and Spanish to include grammar, punctuation and spelling.
- Operating office equipment such as Phone, Fax, Copy machine etc.
- Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Reader, PDF.
- Weapon Qualification.
Abilities
- Work under stressful situations with changing priorities
- Comply with all department policies and procedures.
- Work in a fast-paced environment.
- Adapt to different problems and find a solution.
Timeline
COII
Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry
07.2016 - Current
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Gadsden Elementary School District #32
08.2014 - 05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Administration of Justice
Arizona Western College
High School Diploma -
San Luis High School
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