Ruben Prieto
Summary
Experienced Correctional Officer II and Correctional Officer III Counselor/Case Manager ready to transition into a Security Officer position. Strong background in customer service, physical fitness, and a proactive approach to learning. Thrives under pressure and applies law enforcement expertise to uphold agency standards and achieve organizational objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer III
Arizona Department of Corrections
06.2022 - Current
- As a Correctional Officer III (COIII), my responsibilities were as follows: managed a caseload approximately 175 inmates to ensure release packets and programs were completed, resolving inmates questions, letters, informal complaints and/or any issues at the lowest possible level through communication or written response. As a I filled the following positions: COIII Training Officer, and back up to the Detention Unit and COIV (supervisor) and Community Corrections Liaison (CCL) where I monitored all releases for the complex, make contact with other State and Federal Agencies( ICE US MARSHALLS, PHOENIX PD, COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT for exchange of inmates custody. Communicated with Community Correction Officer’s to ensure the process was completed and answered any questions that arose in the process of a release investigation. Interact with inmates to provide guidance. Conduct classification reviews by reviewing inmate’s institutional file, computer records, and interviewing inmates making institutional need consultation referrals, Schedule parole board hearings, recommend appropriate actions for Custody level for an institutional setting. Provides assistance to inmates seeking access to courts arrange attorney visits, phone calls legal calls. Maintain record of work performed and pay due to inmates in accordance with governing federal and state law and agency guidelines. Confer with superiors, presenting and resolving difficult problems or questions, discuss plans and actions to be taken.
Correctional Officer II
Arizona Department of Corrections
06.2005 - 06.2022
- As a Correction Officer II (COII), Performs duties and exercises delegated responsibility and authority providing security, order, and discipline inmates in a variety of assignments within or outside an adult institution. Controls inmates who become unruly or lose self - control; apply appropriate disciplinary measures, prepare reports of incidents. Counts inmates entering and leaving specified areas as security and control check. Writing incident and other required reports in a prescribed format and in a timely manner. Maintain Proficiency with weapons and other related non - lethal ammunitions of control equipment. Perform strip searches and pat searches when searching for drugs and contraband. Inspects mail and parcels addressed to inmates checking for contraband if found, confiscates and controls and prepare seizure reports. Provide Para- professional counseling or crisis intervention to inmates to defuse a situation. Ensure accurate inmate turnouts in the housing units, Inspect cells and cell blocks for sanitation condition and searching for contraband, restraining inmates, gather Intel STG related, escorting, transportation of inmates, cell blocks, chow hall, completion of inmate inventory, complete accurate journals, information reports, disciplinary and inspection sheets and communication with inmates and family members.
Education
Arizona Department of Corrections
High School Graduate - undefined
Kofa High School
Yuma, AZ01.2002
Skills
- Understanding of criminal law
- Security management
- Self-defense tactics
- Surveillance
- Crisis intervention training
- Firearms training
- Conflict resolution
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Safety and security enforcement
Timeline
Correctional Officer III
Arizona Department of Corrections
06.2022 - Current
Correctional Officer II
Arizona Department of Corrections
06.2005 - 06.2022
High School Graduate - undefined
Kofa High School
Arizona Department of Corrections
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