Manuel Garcia

Correctional Officer

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

Nogales, AZ

05.2024 - 02.2025

Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
Distributed commissary items and dispensed prescribed medication to prisoners.
Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
Participated in training sessions to stay current on best practices in corrections and emergency response.
Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
Inspected cells and other areas for contraband and safety hazards.
Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to inmates.
Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
Maintained detailed logs of inmate behavior, incidents, and daily activities.
Assisted in the processing of new inmates, including taking photographs, collecting personal information, and explaining facility rules.
Took prisoners into custody and escorted to locations within and outside facility.
Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.