Maria May
Lubbock
Summary
Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security within facilities. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and enforcing rules and regulations. Focused on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication, with keen observational skills and strong sense of integrity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
01.2025 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Conducted efficient inmate transfers, adhering to strict security protocols while maintaining order and control throughout the process.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular and thorough cell inspections.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
Correctional Officer
Lea County Correctional Facility
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Ensured security of facility perimeter by conducting routine patrols.
- Mitigated potential security breaches with vigilant contraband detection practices.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
Security Officer
MTC (Dalby Unit)
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Managed access control systems efficiently, ensuring accurate records of employee badges for restricted areas were maintained at all times.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
Security Officer
South Plains Security and Patrol
02.2019 - 03.2023
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Patrolled and monitored premises by foot.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
South Plains College
Levelland, TX12-2016
High School Diploma -
Tahoka Highs Schoold
Tahoka, TX05-1984
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Correctional facility procedures
- Inmate supervision
- Restraint techniques
- Safety and security enforcement
- Search and seizure procedures
- Contraband seizure
- Self-defense techniques
- Security procedures
- Facility security
- Weapons training
- Prisoner transport
- Central and pod control
- Criminal justice
- Contraband inspections
Certification
- Licensed Jailer
- Private Security License (Commissioned Security Officer)
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
01.2025 - Current
Correctional Officer
Lea County Correctional Facility
11.2024 - 01.2025
Security Officer
MTC (Dalby Unit)
03.2023 - 09.2024
Security Officer
South Plains Security and Patrol
02.2019 - 03.2023
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
South Plains College
High School Diploma -
Tahoka Highs Schoold
Military Service
Active Duty
Navy-May1985-June 1990
Reserve
June 1990-May 1992