Michael Chavez
Chaparral,NM
Summary
Reliable Detention Officer with relevant experience maintaining secure correctional facilities, monitoring inmate behavior and ensuring adherence to established policies. Possess strong interpersonal skills for managing relationships with inmates, colleagues, and supervisors. Notable strengths include ability to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations and commitment to maintaining safety standards at all times. Consistently contributed to improved operational efficiency in previous roles.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Officer
Southwestern security Inc
El Paso, TX
05.1998 - 09.2010
- Followed daily routine schedule and took head counts of all inmates in assigned cell block.
- Supervised daily activities of detainees, ensuring safety and compliance with facility policies.
- Participated in emergency response drills and real situations, acting swiftly to ensure safety.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations concerning detainee rights and facility operations.
- Operated control rooms, managing access to secure areas and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Compiled daily reports summarizing detainee conduct, facility issues, and any security breaches.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Responded quickly and effectively to any medical emergencies that arose within the facility.
- Conducted regular security checks of cells and common areas to prevent escapes and contraband entry.
- Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to inmates.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of all equipment used by staff members or inmates.
- Supervised inmates during recreational activities, providing guidance when needed.
- Used appropriate means to discipline prisoners.
- Coordinated with medical staff to ensure detainees received necessary healthcare services.
- Conducted searches of cells for contraband items such as drugs, weapons or other prohibited materials.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12-2024
Skills
- Disturbance management
- Facility monitoring
- Body and cell searches
- Inmate control
- Security and sanitation checks
- Defensive techniques
- Gate control
- Crisis intervention
Accomplishments
- Member of the National Honor Society of leadership & success / Golden Key International Honor society
Timeline
Detention Officer
Southwestern security Inc
05.1998 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
New Mexico State University
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