Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Resourceful and dedicated with motivational leadership, training and employee supervision experience. Nineteen in a half years in corrections and law enforcement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Adult Detention Officer
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office
701 E. El Cibolo Rd Edinburg, Tx. 78541
02.2002 - 08.2021
Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
Maintained the safety and security of the facility for the inmates and officers alike.
Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
Supervised and controlled behavior of 1253 inmates.
Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see prisoners.
Created and maintained positive relationships with inmates to build rapport and trust.
Provided counseling and guidance to inmates to boost wellbeing.
Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Detention Sergeant
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office
701 E. El Cibolo Rd Edinburg, Tx. 78541
03.2010 - 08.2021
Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
Education
Hidalgo County Adult Detention Academy
701 E. El Cibolo Rd. Edinburg, Tx.
02.2003
High School Diploma -
Mcallen High School
Mcallen, TX
05.1996
Skills
Assessment Tools
Crisis Intervention
Emergency Alarm Monitoring
Adult Detention
Personnel Protection
Clerical Support
Maintain Records
Accurate Event Logging
Report Preparation
Social Perceptiveness
Supervising Subordinates
Corrective Actions
Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Detention Sergeant