Raquel Lopez
La Porte,Texas
Summary
Insightful Deputy Sheriff with 12 years of experience in Detention Center environment and commitment to maintaining high levels of safety and organization. Proven leader with great and detail-oriented observation skills. Goal-oriented with calm and focused demeanor in stressful situations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy
Harris County Sheriff's Office - Sheriff
04.2009 - 10.2021
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of 40+ inmates.
- Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
- Maintained structure and security during court proceedings.
- Oversaw security for businesses by monitoring grounds and identifying suspicious activity.
- Drafted numerous reports detailing incidents and safety violations.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
- Maintained jail security by performing frequent security checks within cell block and inspecting each cell for contraband.
- Utilized weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Oversaw conduct of 40+ prisoners to prevent escapes or violent behavior.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent dangerous and inappropriate activities, supervising over 40+ inmates simultaneously.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Education
No Degree - Basic Peace Officer Course
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX10.2016
High School Diploma -
Deer Park High School
Deer Park, TX06.2008
Skills
- Background Investigations
- Civil Processes
- Public Safety
- Safety and Security
- Relationship Building and Management
- File and Records Management
- Surveillance
- Inmate Processing
- Administration and Management Skills
- Clerical Abilities
- Data Entry
- Crisis Intervention
- Incident Reporting
- First Aid Certification
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Detail-Oriented
- State and Federal Laws Knowledge
Timeline
Deputy
Harris County Sheriff's Office - Sheriff
04.2009 - 10.2021
No Degree - Basic Peace Officer Course
University of Houston - Downtown
High School Diploma -
Deer Park High School
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