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Raymond Chavez

Edgewood

Summary

With a proven track record at NMCD, I excel in emergency response and de-escalation, ensuring safety and order. My expertise includes defensive tactics and correctional procedures, complemented by strong teamwork skills. Achievements include significantly reducing contraband and maintaining high safety standards.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Officer

NMCD
10.2017 - 06.2024

Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.

  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
  • Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
  • Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.

Farm Ranch Hand - Part-time

Kings Brothers Ranch
03.2012 - 09.2018
  • Operated heavy machinery safely while following all applicable guidelines for proper use and maintenance.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects such as fence construction or barn renovations for improved functionality.
  • Increased overall farm efficiency by maintaining and repairing farm equipment, ensuring prompt completion of tasks.
  • Prolonged the lifespan of essential tools through routine care such as sharpening blades or oiling hinges on equipment.
  • Exercised appropriate safety and environmental protocols when cleaning and maintaining ponds and tanks
  • Maintained proper irrigation, drainage and plumbing.

Correctional Officer

Core Civic
05.2012 - 08.2017
  • Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
  • Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
  • Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.

Maintenance Technician

University Of California, Riverside
09.2008 - 02.2012
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Floor Care Technician
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rancho Verde High School
Moreno Valley, CA
06-2000

Skills

  • Emergency response
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Correctional facility procedures
  • Restraint techniques
  • Trained in defensive tactics
  • Firearm operations trained - lethal and less than lethal
  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Firearms proficiency
  • Chemical training - CS gas - OC chemical agents proficiency in gas mask/respirator
  • Defensive driving
  • Weapons training

Certification

  • Chemical Agents Certification - Various certified security and law enforcement training providers.
  • First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
  • Firearms Proficiency Certificate - State Police or equivalent state licensing authority.
  • Certified in defensive driving

Timeline

Correctional Officer

NMCD
10.2017 - 06.2024

Correctional Officer

Core Civic
05.2012 - 08.2017

Farm Ranch Hand - Part-time

Kings Brothers Ranch
03.2012 - 09.2018

Maintenance Technician

University Of California, Riverside
09.2008 - 02.2012

High School Diploma -

Rancho Verde High School
Raymond Chavez