Ricardo De Leon
Arvin,California
Summary
Reliable detention officer with experience in housing unit monitoring, contraband inspections, and controlled inmate movement. Contributes to facility cleanliness, emergency response support, and secure custody practices through careful observation, documentation, and adherence to federal and state requirements.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Officer
Geo Secure Services
McFarland, Ca.
04.2026 - Current
- Oversee detainee movement in dining and housing areas.
- Coordinated orderly movement of detainees during transfers.
- Conducted thorough searches of detainees and inspected areas for contraband, enhancing overall security.
- Inspect detainees and cells for contraband.
- Complete random security checks on detainees and personal housing.
- Monitored detention housing units and secured GEO Secure Services facility access points.
- Escorted detainees between court, medical, dining, and recreation areas.
- Monitored detainee behavior to ensure compliance with facility regulations and procedures.
- Responded to disturbances and implemented emergency procedures, ensuring safety of detainees and staff.
- Provided support and assistance to fellow officers during emergency situations.
Detention Officer
Geo Transport Inc.
McFarland, Ca.
07.2021 - 04.2026
- Adhered to federal and state regulations
- Coordinate with medical staff to ensure detainees for proper transportation
- Ensured proper detention and security of detainees during transport
- Escort detainees to medical appointments and other institutions
- Maintained incident reports and daily logs using correctional documentation procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness standards throughout the facility
- Vehicle inspection - Pre trip/Post trip
- Coordinated vehicle maintenance to ensure operational readiness and safety
- Support facility activation at Central Valley Annex under USMS contract.
Detention Officer
Geo Secure Services
McFarland, Ca.
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Escorted detainees between court, medical, dining, and recreation areas.
- Coordinated vehicle maintenance to ensure operational readiness
- Vehicle inspection - Pre trip/Post trip
- Implemented cleaning protocols to enhance facility hygiene standards
- Supported activation of facility at Golden State Annex under ICE contract.
Correctional Officer
Geo Group Inc. / Management & Training Corp.
Taft, Ca.
12.2003 - 05.2020
- Oversee movements of inmates in dining and visitation areas
- Ensure that detainee movement is coordinated appropriately
- Administer disciplinary action to maintain order and safety among inmates
- Manage working crew to promote the cleanliness of the facility- both indoor and outdoor
- Inspect inmates and cells for contraband
- Perform random security checks on inmates and personal housing
- Assign new inmates to their cells and provide them with an overview of the facility
- Comply with Federal and State Law
- Vehicle inspection - Pre trip/Post trip
- Oversee vehicle maintenance to ensure operational readiness and compliance with safety standards
- Coordinate with medical staff to ensure inmate for proper transportation
- Assure inmates are properly detained and secure in vehicle
- Escort inmates to medical appointments and other institutions
- With over two years of Receiving & Discharging
- Prepare prisoners' manifest for transport
- Processed intake paperwork for new inmates at facility
- Coordinate and ensure inmates' release to Federal, State and local agencies
- Facilitate deactivation process of Taft Correctional Institution under BOP contract to ensure smooth transition
Education
Certificate of Correction -
Taft College/WestTec
01-2003
High School Diploma -
Arvin High School
01-1998
Skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Novell software
- Sentry database
- JDIS database
- CIMS
- Rapid ID
Personal Information
Driving License: California Commercial Driver License Class B with Passenger & Air brakes endorsement
Certification
- Correctional Officer Core Course
- PC 832 Arrest and Control
- PC 832 Firearms
- Chemical Agents
- Weapon Self Defense & Control Techniques
- Fire & Life Safety
- California Commercial Driver License Class B with Passenger & Air brakes endorsement
- D.O.T. Medical Exam Exp. Date: 11/24/2026
- Permit Exposed Firearm (9mm, 40cal) Exp. Date: 01/31/2027
- Guard Registration Exp. Date: 01/31/2027
- Basic Medic First Aide Exp. Date: 02/20/2028
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Detention Officer
Geo Secure Services
04.2026 - Current
Detention Officer
Geo Transport Inc.
07.2021 - 04.2026
Detention Officer
Geo Secure Services
07.2020 - 01.2021
Correctional Officer
Geo Group Inc. / Management & Training Corp.
12.2003 - 05.2020
Certificate of Correction -
Taft College/WestTec
High School Diploma -
Arvin High School