Raquel Lopez
La Porte,TX
Summary
Proactive and results- driven Detention Officer and Deputy with 12+ years experience in report and incident writing, data-entry, de-escalating and conflict resolving. Organizing and facilitating mass inmate movements as well answering calls from the public with high importance containing sensitive information.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Harris County Sheriff's Office
Houston, TX
03.2018 - 10.2021
- Prepared detailed written reports documenting incident information and investigative activities.
- Monitored inmates at correctional facilities ensuring compliance with all rules and regulations.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activity and enforce laws and regulations.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
Detention Officer
Harris County Sheriff's Office
Houston, TX
04.2009 - 03.2018
- Transported and escorted inmates to hospitals, court and other institutions.
- Monitored conduct of prisoners in housing unit or during work or recreational activities to prevent escape or violence.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, data entry, mail sorting and answering telephones.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Assisted in the intake of new inmates, ensuring all necessary paperwork was completed and filed correctly.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
Education
Law Enforcement
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX10-2016
Skills
- Effective cross functional communicator
- Solutions oriented professional
- Rapid & adaptive learner
- Data Entry & documentation
- Time management
- De-escalation & problem solving techniques
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Harris County Sheriff's Office
03.2018 - 10.2021
Detention Officer
Harris County Sheriff's Office
04.2009 - 03.2018
Law Enforcement
University of Houston - Downtown
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