Omar Luna
Imperial,CA
Summary
Correctional Deputy II Omar Luna N8423
John Benoit Detention Center-Floor Operations
82675 CA-111, Indio, CA 92201
C. Captain Martin Tochtrop
Div. C. Chief Deputy Misha Graves
Objective
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenged utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Candidate who works well under stressful situation and has ability to showcase leadership in critical incidents
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Deputy II
Riverside County Sheriff's Department
2023.11 - Current
- Supervise adult inmate’s daily activities.
- Escort inmates to and from living headquarters to legal visits, medical appointments and court,
- Complete intake paperwork, and on person searches.
- Conduct daily searches on inmates living headquarters for illegal weapons, contraband, and illegal narcotics.
- Enforce rules and regulations throughout the facility.
- Write reports on incidents/conduct investigations within the facility.
- Working well under stressful situation with little to no supervision.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate activities, incidents, and progress for review by supervisors.
- Reduced incidents of violence through effective communication and conflict resolution techniques.
- Provided guidance and support to new corrections officers, aiding in their professional development and overall success within the role.
- Conducted thorough investigations into alleged misconduct or rule violations, resulting in appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary.
Certified Crisis Negotiator
Imperial County Sheriff's Office
2020.12 - 2023.11
- Respond to incidents within our local area were a crisis may arise such as hostage taking, barricaded subject and or suicidal subject
- Assist local, state and federal agencies in a crisis
- Assist in setting up command center to operate within a safe distance from incident
- Prepared equipment for incident such as listening devices, surveillance cameras, and tactical gear for surveillance operations
- Document and brief incidents to higher command staff
- Responding to incidents during odd hours
- End crisis with a non-violent conclusion
- Built and strengthened relationships with area governments, departments and agencies to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
Correctional Corporal (Supervisor)
Imperial County Sheriff's Office
2020.11 - 2023.11
- Supervise employee’s daily activities within correctional facility
- Responsible for the verification to release county, state and federal inmates.
- Participate in meetings with senior staff and Human Resources
- Identifying and applying career advancement opportunities
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Conduct monthly schedules for safety staff and civilian staff
- Supervise daily searches of inmates living headquarters to gather Intel and find contraband
- Supervise the handling and processing of crime scenes within the facility
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Supervised over 20 employees and managed 200-300 offenders.
Certified Classification Officer/Intel Officer
Imperial County Sheriff's Office
2013.05 - 2023.11
- Conduct interviews to establish inmate’s security levels within the facility
- Asses inmates using psychological questionnaires to evaluate inmates mental state and risk level
- Gather intelligence on gang/cartel activity within the facility
- Coordinating and completing highly complex, difficult and sensitive criminal investigations involving alleged misconduct, criminal activity, and/or corruption by ICSO and related entities
- Weekly participation with local and federal agencies to share intelligence
- Work with confidential informants within the facility.
Correctional Officer
Imperial County Sheriff's Office
2008.07 - 2020.11
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Conduct daily searches of inmates living headquarters for illegal weapons, contraband and illegal narcotics
- Enforce regulations and policy within the facility
- Transportation of inmates to medical facilities, court appointments and transportation to other prisons/jails in or out of state
- Ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups of persons in a courteous, tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters
- Working well under stressful situations with little to no supervision
- Providing guidance to lower grade level employees on policy and procedure when conducting assigned details
Certified Jail Training Officer
Imperial County Sheriff's Office
2010.10 - 2015.07
- Evaluate new recruits with in the Jail and introduce recruits to the duties and responsibilities of a Correctional Officer
- Evaluate recruits on their work judgment, work ethic, and responsibility, initiative, grooming and work coordination
- Mentor new recruits and give advice regarding on current employment
- Responsible for new recruits to become efficient employees for the department
- Motivate new recruits develop good judgment, efficiency, good work ethics, good conduct and appearance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Calexico High School
Calexico, CA05.2007
Skills
- Staff Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Crisis Intervention
- Administration and Management
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Gang Intelligence
- Drug recognition
- Crisis Management
Accomplishments
- Classification Officer(Specialized Unit)
- Crisis Negotiator/Hostage Negotiator(Specialized Unit)
- Certified Jail Training Officer
- Arrest and Firearms certified (Penal Code 832)
- Proficient in Bilingual writing and speaking(Spanish)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
Approving Sergeant's Signature ___________________________________
Timeline
Corrections Deputy II
Riverside County Sheriff's Department
2023.11 - Current
Certified Crisis Negotiator
Imperial County Sheriff's Office
2020.12 - 2023.11
Correctional Corporal (Supervisor)
Imperial County Sheriff's Office
2020.11 - 2023.11
Certified Classification Officer/Intel Officer
Imperial County Sheriff's Office
2013.05 - 2023.11
Certified Jail Training Officer
Imperial County Sheriff's Office
2010.10 - 2015.07
Correctional Officer
Imperial County Sheriff's Office
2008.07 - 2020.11
High School Diploma -
Calexico High School