Manuel Camareno
New Braunfels,TEXAS
Summary
Seasoned Correctional Officer with over two decades at institutions like FCI Bastrop, adept in crisis management and facility security. Leveraged critical thinking and emergency response skills to uphold safety, achieving significant contraband seizure rates. Excelled in staff management and inmate classification, ensuring efficient operations and a secure environment. Highly experienced professional with experience providing guidance and support to inmates. Proven ability to maintain order and security in correctional facilities, while providing exemplary customer service to inmates and their families. Experienced in monitoring inmates, conducting investigations, and working to facilitate successful reintegration into society. Committed to providing safe, secure, and humane correctional environments. Dedicated professional with experience in correctional facilities. Skilled in conducting patrols, making inspections and completing security rounds. Committed to providing safety and security and enforcing all rules and regulations. Adaptable professional with experience in safety training, surveillance, and leadership. Frequently praised as results-oriented by peers, I can be relied upon to help your team achieve its goals. Skilled in conducting searches, responding to emergencies, and enforcing security protocols. Proven ability to interact effectively with inmates, staff, and visitors while maintaining a professional attitude. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the [Job Title] role on your team.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
FCI BASTROP
12.2000 - 11.2023
- Demonstrated ability to handle difficult inmates in a professional and effective manner.
- Maintained order within the facility by conducting searches, shakedowns, head counts and pat downs as necessary.
- Developed excellent communication skills to de-escalate potentially volatile situations.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts, and other dangerous activities.
- Responded quickly to disturbances utilizing appropriate force when necessary in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Utilized sound judgment and decision making skills when dealing with inmates, staff and visitors.
- Administered daily counts of inmates and documented for recordkeeping.
- Enforced institutional rules through verbal warnings, written reports or physical intervention as needed.
- Performed observation duties in housing units to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
- Made periodic patrols of quarters and work areas and initiated counts of inmates at regular and irregular intervals.
- Communicated with other staff and main control to inform about inmate behaviors.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on changes in correctional policies and procedures.
- Supervised inmate workers assigned to various tasks throughout the facility.
- Searched cells or living quarters for contraband and unapproved items.
- Assisted in maintaining records of Inmate activities including incident reports, disciplinary hearings and sentencing procedures.
- Implemented safety protocols for the protection of inmates, staff and visitors from harm or injury.
- Managed security operations during special events such as prisoner transportations, court appearances, medical visits and family visits.
- Engaged in meaningful dialogue with inmates encouraging them towards positive behavior change.
- Controlled disruptive behavior by voicing verbal orders and using physical force.
- Inspected conditions of locks, window bars and doors to verify security and help prevent escapes.
- Implemented disciplinary actions in accordance with established policy.
- Interacted with and directed families during weekend visits to see incarcerated loved ones.
- Counseled inmates to respond to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
- Monitored personal mail for contraband or any other suspicious items that may be entering the prison system illegally.
- Recorded prisoner identification, charges and Incidences of inmate disturbance to keep daily logs of prisoner activities.
- Conducted investigations into incidents of inappropriate behavior.
- Interacted professionally with families of incarcerated individuals providing information about visitation rights, release dates.
- Secured and tracked weapons and other valuable items.
- Provided direction to lower level officers regarding security procedures and policies.
- Supervised planned recreational activities and actively participated in community action programs.
- Assessed potential risks associated with new arrivals at the facility taking proactive measures whenever possible.
- Collaborated closely with other law enforcement agencies on cases involving criminal activity inside the facility.
- Distributed meals and monitored inmate intake of nutritional requirements.
- Settled disputes between inmates and collaborated with other officers to defuse escalated conflicts.
- Searched inmates and cells for contraband and confiscated unauthorized items.
- Recorded information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidents of Inmate disturbance, keeping daily logs of prisoner activities.
- Participated in required job training.
- Inspected conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
- Took prisoners into custody and escort to locations within and outside of facility such as visiting room, courtroom, and airport.
- Counted to ensure that each prisoner was present.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks used to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
- Monitored Inmate conduct in alignment with established policies and regulations.
- Oversaw facility entrances to proactively prohibit escape or unauthorized entry.
- Leveraged training to apply weapons, handcuffs, and physical force for maintaining order.
- Conducted periodic inspections in compliance with fire, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
- Served meals, distributed commissary items, and dispensed prescribed medication to prisoners.
- Responded to legitimate questions, concerns, and requests.
- Screened visitors and explained facility policies and requirements prior to entry.
- Drafted daily operational and incident reports detailing inmate rule violations and unusual occurrences.
- Assigned duties to inmates, provided instructions as needed.
- Inspected mail for presence of contraband.
- Coordinated inmate schedules for work assignments and counseling appointments.
- Maintained records of inmate identification and charges.
- Processed and booked convicted individuals into prison system.
- Contributed to search and recapture efforts to detain escapees.
- Issued clothing and commissary purchases to inmates.
Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections
12.1999 - 12.2000
- Demonstrated ability to handle difficult inmates in a professional and effective manner.
- Maintained order within the facility by conducting searches, shakedowns, head counts and pat downs as necessary.
- Developed excellent communication skills to de-escalate potentially volatile situations.
- Monitored Inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts, and other dangerous activities.
- Responded quickly to disturbances utilizing appropriate force when necessary in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Utilized sound judgment and decision making skills when dealing with inmates, staff and visitors.
- Administered daily counts of inmates and documented for recordkeeping.
- Enforced institutional rules through verbal warnings, written reports or physical intervention as needed.
- Made periodic patrols of quarters and work areas and initiated counts of Inmates at regular and irregular intervals.
- Performed observation duties in housing units to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
- Communicated with other staff and main control to inform about inmate behaviors.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on changes in correctional policies and procedures.
- Searched cells or living quarters for contraband and unapproved items.
- Implemented safety protocols for the protection of inmates, staff and visitors from harm or injury.
- Managed security operations during special events such as prisoner transportations, court appearances, medical visits and family visits.
- Assisted in maintaining records of Inmate activities including incident reports, disciplinary hearings and sentencing procedures.
- Controlled disruptive behavior by voicing verbal orders and using physical force.
- Inspected conditions of locks, window bars and doors to verify security and help prevent escapes.
- Counseled inmates to respond to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
- Implemented disciplinary actions in accordance with established policy.
- Secured and tracked weapons and other valuable items.
- Distributed meals and monitored inmate intake of nutritional requirements.
- Searched inmates and cells for contraband and confiscated unauthorized items.
- Participated in required job training.
- Inspected conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
- Counted to ensure that each prisoner was present.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks used to transport Inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
- Monitored inmate conduct in alignment with established policies and regulations.
- Oversaw facility entrances to proactively prohibit escape or unauthorized entry.
- Leveraged training to apply weapons, handcuffs, and physical force for maintaining order.
- Conducted periodic inspections in compliance with fire, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
- Served meals, distributed commissary items, and dispensed prescribed medication to prisoners.
- Responded to legitimate questions, concerns, and requests.
- Inspected mail for presence of contraband.
Correctional Sergeant
Crowley County Correctional Facility
08.1998 - 12.1999
- Monitored inmate behavior, conducted periodic searches for contraband items, and documented incidents in accordance with policy.
- Ensured the security of facilities by conducting regular patrols of grounds; monitored access points to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all activities within the facility; submitted reports on time according to agency guidelines.
- Provided guidance and instruction to new recruits during their orientation period; evaluated performance of employees throughout their tenure.
- Inspected equipment used in correctional facilities regularly to ensure proper working order, performed maintenance duties when necessary.
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of subordinate staff, such as correctional officers, counselors, and support personnel.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations within the facility; took appropriate action in accordance with established policies.
- Conducted inspections of living quarters to ensure security measures were followed and enforced regulations.
- Used weapons or physical force when necessary to maintain safety of other officers.
- Invoked order, discipline and security from inmates, achieving efficient jail operations.
- Recommended disciplinary action for unruly and difficult inmates when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records on offender population including housing assignments, classification levels, medical treatment needs.
- Prevented escapees by regularly counting and checking number of prison inmates.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new and existing staff in areas such as safety procedures, use of force protocols, and inmate management techniques.
- Mitigated conflict by overseeing Inmates during meal times and recreational periods.
- Attended meetings, trainings held by outside agencies related to corrections operations, practices; shared knowledge gained at these meetings with colleagues upon return.
- Kept documentation on problematic inmates to maintain organization and determine corrective action.
- Resolved conflicts between inmates through mediation or disciplinary action; provided counseling services to inmates when needed.
- Adhered to safety procedures and prevented breakouts with quick and efficient responses to inmate riots.
- Reviewed inmate behavior to determine negative or positive reinforcement actions.
- Participated in committees dedicated towards improving conditions within correctional facilities; proposed solutions based on best practices from other institutions.
- Instructed employees and provided on-the-job training.
- Supervised activities, such as searches, shakedowns, riot control, and institutional tours.
- Maintained knowledge of, complied with and enforced all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
- Supervised and directed work of correctional officers to ensure safe custody, discipline, and welfare of Inmates.
- Conveyed correctional officers' and inmates' complaints to superiors.
- Monitored behavior of subordinates to confirm alert, courteous and professional behavior toward inmates, parolees, fellow employees, visitors, and public.
- Examined incoming and outgoing mail to ensure conformance with regulations.
- Conducted evaluations of employees' performance.
- Developed work and security procedures.
- Maintained order, discipline and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.
- Restrained, secured, and control offenders, using chemical agents, firearms, and other weapons of force as necessary.
- Resolved problems between inmates.
Education
High School Diploma - Basics
New Braunfels Canyon
New Braunfels, TX05.1983
Skills
- Achieved significant improvements in crime prevention through strategic CCTV monitoring Delivered effective emergency response solutions during critical incidents Facilitated secure and efficient prisoner transport operations Strengthened facility security through proactive measures Streamlined records management processes to enhance accuracy Developed and implemented crisis management plans to mitigate risks Executed successful contraband seizure operations to maintain safety Enhanced staff management practices to improve team performance Optimized security procedures to ensure compliance Implemented restraint techniques to ensure safety during incidents Leveraged product knowledge to enhance security effectiveness Managed budget allocations to maximize operational efficiency Championed policy enforcement to uphold facility standards Improved inmate classification processes to enhance security Utilized critical thinking to drive innovative solutions Increased gang awareness among staff to promote a safer environment
Certification
Introduction to Correctional Techniques, FLETC, Glynco, GA
Awards
Employee of the Year, 2021, FCI Bastrop
Timeline
Correctional Officer
FCI BASTROP
12.2000 - 11.2023
Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections
12.1999 - 12.2000
Correctional Sergeant
Crowley County Correctional Facility
08.1998 - 12.1999
High School Diploma - Basics
New Braunfels Canyon