Luis Vega Rios

Travis County Sheriff’s Office - Health and Services Building

. Corrections Officer

Currently my assignment is Corrections Officer for Travis County Health Services Building. Responsibilities I face are to:

- Ensure safety and security of inmates within the facility by conducting searches, supervising activities, and maintaining order.

- Initiated disciplinary action when necessary, following established procedures for documenting violations and infractions.

- Escorting inmates to and from official visits, clinic appointments and any necessary movement around complex

- Maintaining official counts and accountability of each inmate assigned to my unit or post assignment

- Responsible for the wellbeing of inmates in our custody including adequate access to medical, programs, chapel services and mental health services

- Communicate efficiently with mental health inmates

- Respond to crisis situations such as fights, fire alarms, medical emergencies, etc. according to policy and procedure.

-Conduct outside perimeter security checks of the building/section at least once per shift, checking for damage or maintenance concerns, as well as for inmates tampering with windows, doors, walls, etc. in possible escape attempts.

10th Planet Austin

January 2019 - September 2023

Kickboxing instructor

- Taught kickboxing classes daily to adults and kids

- Promoted a safe learning environment to prevent injury

- Conducted private lessons with adults at my gym

- Prepared hour classes with set combinations and techniques

- Cornering in fights for teammates/ students

- Worked on improving the technique of my students