Matthew Gutierrez
El Paso
Summary
Reliable candidate ready to take on challenges using problem-solving and task prioritization skills to help team succeed. Adapts quickly to new needs and policies. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Officer
MTC Corrections Otero County Prison Facility
Chaparral
07.2024 - Current
- Documented incidents and maintained accurate records of daily activities.
- Followed and adhered to policies set by United States Marshals , New Mexico Corrections Department , and Otero County Prison Facility.
- Provided support and assistance to fellow officers during emergency situations.
- Assisted in the intake of new inmates, ensuring all necessary paperwork was completed and filed correctly.
- Patrolled areas within the detention center on foot or by vehicle to monitor.
- Monitored detainee behavior, identifying and addressing conflicts or potential security issues promptly.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
Corrections Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
El Paso
03.2020 - 06.2024
- Assume a high level of responsibility for the care and custody of assigned inmates through knowledge of and adherence to laws, rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures governing the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and PREA.
- Searches for contraband and provides security; counts, feeds, and supervises inmates in housing, work, and other areas accessed by stairs; and maintains security of assigned areas involving long periods of sitting and standing, climbing stairs and ladders to reach assigned areas, and working at heights.
- Provides custody and security of inmates including observing actions of inmates, squatting and bending to conduct 'pat' and 'strip' searches of inmates, restraining and securing sometimes assaultive inmates, and transferring and transporting inmates by walking or riding in various vehicles such as trailers, vans, buses, and other forms of transportation.
Cashier
Walmart
El Paso
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Gave customers full attention and attended to their needs.
- Covered multiple store areas by cross-training in different roles.
- Addressed customer questions and complaints with professionalism.
- Engaged customers in pleasant conversation while completing cash register transactions.
- Worked with supervisory team to meet customer needs.
- Counted and secured cash to maintain accurate register totals.
Cook
Taco bell
El Paso
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Prioritized food orders to synchronize delivery and reduce wait times.
- Collaborated with restaurant staff to meet food service demands during peak periods.
- Readied ingredients in advance to expedite on-demand orders and recipes.
- Upheld strict requirements for kitchen sanitation and cleanliness.
Education
Diploma -
Irvin high School
El Paso, TXSkills
- Contraband inspections
- Records management
- Security procedures
- Offender supervision
- Problem-solving
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Team work
- Ability to multitask
- Punctual
Languages
English, Spanish
Timeline
Detention Officer
MTC Corrections Otero County Prison Facility
07.2024 - Current
Corrections Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
03.2020 - 06.2024
Cashier
Walmart
05.2018 - 03.2020
Cook
Taco bell
05.2015 - 05.2018
Diploma -
Irvin high School