Larry Hernandez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Detention Officer with strong skills in safety inspections, emergency protocols, and contraband searches. Committed to maintaining security and order within detention facilities. Detail-oriented Detention Officer with expertise in safety inspections, emergency protocols, and contraband searches. Proven ability to manage disturbances and maintain order within facilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detention Officer
Paragon Professional Services
El Paso, Texas
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular safety inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Assisted in training new officers on protocols and emergency procedures.
- Responded to disturbances, de-escalating situations using conflict resolution techniques.
- Conducted searches of cells for contraband items such as drugs, weapons or other prohibited materials.
- Served meals in a timely manner while enforcing mealtime regulations for inmates.
- Escorted Detainees from one area of the detention center to another safely
- and securely.
- Disturbance Control Team respond to all major disturbance. Using control tactics to control all situation.
Detention Officer
Otero County Prison Facility
Chaparral, New Mexico
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Supervised inmate activities and maintained order within housing units.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Managed inmate classification and intake processes efficiently.
- Enforced facility policies and procedures to ensure safety compliance..
- Transport inmates around and off The facility to hospitals and courts.
- Worked Mobile patrol around the facility.
- Control and over see the Restricted Housing Units.
- Worked Inmate housing gener population.
Manager
PS II Incorporated
El Paso, Texas
11.2007 - 02.2022
- Managed team operations to enhance workflow and productivity.
- Developed strategies for improving departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
- Control cost manage employees schedule.
- Hiring and control sales growth
- Manage customer service at management level
- Manage food cost and control.
Education
Texas Peace Officer Certification - Texas Law Enforcement
ElPaso Community College Law Enforcement Academy
El Paso11-2011
High School Diploma -
Parkland High School
El Paso, TX05-2006
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TXSkills
- Safety inspections
- Emergency protocols
- Conflict resolution
- Inmate classification
- Contraband searches
- Crisis management
- CRP certification
- AED certification
- Basic EMS certification
- Basic peace officer certification
- defensive tactics
- Handgun and rifle certification
Certification
Texas Peace Officer Certification
Timeline
Detention Officer
Paragon Professional Services
06.2023 - Current
Detention Officer
Otero County Prison Facility
02.2022 - 06.2023
Manager
PS II Incorporated
11.2007 - 02.2022
Texas Peace Officer Certification - Texas Law Enforcement
ElPaso Community College Law Enforcement Academy
High School Diploma -
Parkland High School
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
El Paso Community College