Priscilla Nava
Delano,CA
Summary
Progressive Detention Officer familiar with coordinating and monitoring the safety and well-being of inmates. Adept at collecting DNA, performing suicide screenings and conducting the booking and releasing of inmates. Over 13 years of experience working in the criminal justice field.
Dependable Detention Officer accomplished enforcing institution rules and supervising the daily activities of over 60 inmates. Adept at thoroughly inspecting the premises for contraband and unsanitary conditions, performing specimen collections and processing inmates. Communicative and just with sound knowledge of inmates' rights.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Deputy
Kern County Sheriffs Department
Bakersfield, CA
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintained order within the detention center by responding to disturbances and enforcing disciplinary actions as needed.
- Performed inmate intake procedures, including booking and fingerprinting.
- Monitored visitation activities between inmates and visitors to ensure safety protocols were followed.
Splitter
Ross Distribution Center
Shafter, CA
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Set up and operated splitter machines to cut raw materials into specified sizes.
- Inspected finished products for defects, such as chips or cracks in the material.
- Performed routine maintenance on splitter machines, including cleaning and lubricating parts.
- Loaded raw materials onto feeder conveyors and monitored the flow of product through the machine.
City Carrier Assistant
United States Post Office
Bakersfield, CA
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted customers with package pickups, deliveries, and inquiries.
- Organized packages in route sequence and delivered to correct addresses.
- Prepared appropriate paperwork for delivery of packages and collected payments where applicable.
- Maintained logs of deliveries and pickups.
- Loaded mail onto trucks according to established procedures.
- Inspected vehicles daily to ensure safe operation.
- Operated hand-held scanners to track packages during delivery process.
- Delivered mail along established routes using a vehicle provided by the USPS.
- Collected signatures on parcels requiring proof of delivery.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations while operating motor vehicle.
- Responded to customer complaints regarding their mail service in a professional manner.
- Provided assistance in resolving any issues related to undeliverable or misdirected mail.
- Reported any suspicious activity observed while delivering mail.
- Processed incoming, outgoing mail at post office counter including sorting, weighing, canceling, stamping, and labeling envelopes, packages.
- Adhered to all USPS policies and procedures when performing job duties.
- Communicated regularly with supervisor regarding changes in route or schedule.
- Completed necessary paperwork accurately and timely for each delivery stop.
Correctional Officer
Delano CCF (Comunity Correctional Facility)
Delano, CA
03.2014 - 08.2020
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
- Provided guidance and counseling services to help inmates adjust to their new environment and develop life skills needed upon release from prison.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each inmate based on assessments of their mental health needs.
Correctional Officer
Geo Group Inc
McFarland, CA
08.2007 - 03.2014
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
Skills
- Defensive Tactics
- Crisis Management
- First-aid and CPR
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Patrol procedures
- Firearms proficiency
- Inmate Supervision
Timeline
Detention Deputy
Kern County Sheriffs Department
07.2023 - 11.2023
Splitter
Ross Distribution Center
07.2021 - 04.2023
City Carrier Assistant
United States Post Office
12.2020 - 05.2021
Correctional Officer
Delano CCF (Comunity Correctional Facility)
03.2014 - 08.2020
Correctional Officer
Geo Group Inc
08.2007 - 03.2014