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Paul Garcia

Sterling,CO

Summary

With 18 years in corrections, I feel that I would make a great addition as a Captain, SCF. I bring a positive attitude, along with a positive rapport with staff and offenders. Looking to help make a positive change in everyone's life and the future of SCF.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

High School English Teacher

Re1-Valley Schools
Sterling, CO
02.2022 - 05.2025
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking and active participation.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student literacy and comprehension skills.
  • Evaluated student progress through assignments, tests, and classroom participation.
  • I worked with all ranges of learning styles and learned about curriculum development, as well as working with parents and staff.
  • Attended professional development workshops focused on improving teaching methods for English courses.
  • Conducted daily classroom activities to engage students in learning English language arts.
  • I have also served as an assistant football coach since 2010.
  • I have also served as the assistant wrestling coach since 1993 and now as the head coach since 2023.

Correctional Sergeant

State of Colorado Department of Corrections
Sterling, CO
12.2019 - 03.2022
  • Supervised daily operations within correctional facility environment.
  • Managed inmate movements and housing assignments effectively.
  • Enforced facility rules and regulations consistently among staff and inmates.
  • Trained new staff on protocols and emergency procedures efficiently.
  • Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
  • Worked as a Correctional officer II at SCF in Main entry, LU 1/2

Correctional Officer

State of Colorado Department of Corrections
Sterling, CO
07.2005 - 02.2022
  • Supervised inmate activities within secure facilities to ensure safety and security.
  • Conducted regular inspections of facilities to maintain compliance with safety regulations.
  • Enforced institutional rules and regulations to promote order and discipline among inmates.
  • Assisted in training new officers on protocols and procedures for effective operations.
  • Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
  • Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
  • Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts, and other dangerous activities.
  • During this time frame, I have worked in all west-side areas, including LU 1/2, 3/4 West Kitchen, administrative segregation, MCU, MCC, and PC/RH. Also worked in CSTS I and II in kitchen operations, served as production lead, cook supervisor, and bakery staff.

U.S. ARMY

U.S. Army Active Duty
Schwabach, Europe
08.1989 - 10.1991
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • During my time in the military, I served during Operation Desert Storm, and my job title was 94 Bravo (Food Service)

Education

Criminal Justice

University Phoenix
Online
07-2007

Skills

  • Drug Recognition
  • Cultural diversity in corrections
  • Tool & Key Control
  • Use of Force
  • ERT Academy/Search Academy
  • Armed Transport
  • Critical thinking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Team building
  • FTO training
  • Professional development
  • Public speaking
  • Inmate management
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Employee training
  • Team leadership
  • Report writing
  • Emergency response
  • Policy enforcement
  • Inmate supervision
  • Offender escort
  • Firearms proficiency
  • Conflict management
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Tactical Response

Timeline

High School English Teacher

Re1-Valley Schools
02.2022 - 05.2025

Correctional Sergeant

State of Colorado Department of Corrections
12.2019 - 03.2022

Correctional Officer

State of Colorado Department of Corrections
07.2005 - 02.2022

U.S. ARMY

U.S. Army Active Duty
08.1989 - 10.1991

Criminal Justice

University Phoenix

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