Rafael Garcia
Harlingen,TX
Summary
Dedicated Detention Officer with proven expertise at Akima in maintaining security and welfare of inmates. Skilled in emergency response and critical thinking, effectively enforcing regulations and conducting thorough security checks. Recognized for exceptional inmate monitoring and behavior correction, ensuring a safe environment while upholding inmate rights.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Officer
Akima
Los Fresnos, TX
02.2008 - Current
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see prisoners.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of Number inmates.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Maintained security and welfare of prisoners in Number-inmate Type facility.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
Education
Law Enforcement And Automotive Technician
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MISkills
- Adult Detention
- Corrective Actions
- Emergency Situations
- Medical Emergency Response
- Security Checks
- Critical Thinking
- Defensive Techniques
- Inmate Monitoring
- Physical Restraint
- Asset Protection
- Court Operations Support
- Court Procedures
- Inmate Rights Knowledge
- Inmate Behavior Correction
Certification
- Area of expertise License - Timeframe
- Certified Job Title, Company Name - Timeframe
- DOCC- Detention Officer Certification Course
Languages
Spanish and English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Detention Officer
Akima
02.2008 - Current
Law Enforcement And Automotive Technician
Southwestern Michigan College