Ruben Hernandez
Calipatria
Summary
With more than eight years with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, I've honed my skills in emergency response and conflict resolution, significantly enhancing inmate and staff safety and reducing contraband instances. My adeptness in firearms proficiency and fostering mental health awareness underscores my commitment to maintaining a secure and supportive correctional environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
06.2016 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- 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.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
- Supported mental health initiatives for inmates by connecting them with appropriate resources and services within the facility.
- Participated in ongoing professional development courses focused on understanding gang dynamics within prison settings to better identify and manage potential threats.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Promoted inmate welfare by monitoring and addressing health concerns promptly.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
- Achieved and upheld firearm qualification to enhance operational effectiveness and safety.
- Completed firearm qualification to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Demonstrated firearm proficiency through regular qualification assessments.
- Qualified in baton usage for effective law enforcement.
- Trained in baton techniques to enhance enforcement capabilities and officer protection.
- Executed the cuffing of individuals, maintaining proper procedure and safety measures.
- Qualified in the use of OC spray for effective law enforcement.
- Demonstrated proficiency in non-lethal force techniques to maintain order.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CAHigh School Diploma -
Calipatria High School
Calipatria, CA06-2011
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Mental health awareness
- Correctional facility procedures
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint techniques
- Self-defense tactics
- Search and seizure procedures
- Contraband seizure
- Stress tolerance
- Weapons training
- Prisoner transport
- Firearms proficiency
Accomplishments
- Seized numerous weapons during random cell searches.
- Routinely supervised more than 100 inmates.
- Completed Imperial County Gang Intelligence Coalition training hours
- Completed MINI Arbitration training
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association.
- Use of Force Training Certification - Various authorized training centers.
- Firearms Proficiency Certificate - State Police or equivalent state licensing authority.
- Chemical Agents Certification - Various certified security and law enforcement training providers.
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Correctional Officer
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
06.2016 - Current
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Imperial Valley College
High School Diploma -
Calipatria High School
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