Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Border Patrol Explorer Program
Timeline
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Ruby Monique Quintero

Los Fresnos,TX

Summary

Approachable Detention Officer focuses primarily on maintaining peace, security and safety. Oversaw congested correction facility to maintain peaceful environment. Fair approach to overseeing inmate visits, telephone calls, recreation, work and dining. Various management styles to supervise inmate activity. Persuasive leadership qualities generate respect and compliance from problematic residents. Detailed supervision during day-to-day inmate interactions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Detention Officer

Port Isabel Detention Center
Bayview, TX
01.2024 - Current
  • Escorted detainees from one area of the detention center to another safely and securely.
  • Supervised detainees during day-to-day activities.
  • Patrolled areas within the detention center on foot or by vehicle to monitor security levels.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections of all equipment used by staff members or detainees.
  • Adhered strictly to all laws pertaining to detention facilities while maintaining professional conduct at all times.
  • Exercised surveillance and control over detainees.

Detention Officer

Cameron County
Olmito, TX
12.2019 - 01.2024
  • Followed daily routine schedule and took head counts of all inmates in assigned cell block.
  • Exercised surveillance and control over 50-100 inmates at a time.
  • Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of correctional facility.
  • Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
  • Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
  • Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
  • Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
  • Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
  • Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
  • Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being over those detained.
  • Promoted safety, order and functionality of correctional facility.
  • Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
  • Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
  • Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
  • Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.

Corporal Position since December 2022

  • Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
  • Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
  • Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
  • Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
  • Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of personnel and general public.
  • Conducted scheduled headcounts to verify presence of prisoners.
  • Coordinated shakedowns to locate and remove unauthorized items.
  • Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.
  • Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
  • Inspected locks, window bars, doors and security systems to support escape prevention.
  • Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
  • Maintained order in building and on grounds of prison.
  • Settled disputes between inmates.
  • Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
  • Assigned and monitored training needs of subordinate staff members to close knowledge and performance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Los Fresnos High School
Los Fresnos, TX
05.2019

Skills

  • Defensive techniques
  • Crisis intervention
  • Excellent problem solver
  • Non-violent intervention
  • Ethical standards of conduct
  • Observation
  • Restraint techniques
  • Trained in defensive tactics

Border Patrol Explorer Program

  • Three years of volunteer on post training with Border Patrol Agents from 2016 - 2018
  • Training and Competition in youth based Law Enforcement Competitions.
  • 2 week Academy of Academic and Physical Training completed with Border Patrol PT instructors.
  • 1 / 3 years as a Supervisor/Treasurer of the program

Timeline

Detention Officer

Port Isabel Detention Center
01.2024 - Current

Detention Officer

Cameron County
12.2019 - 01.2024

High School Diploma -

Los Fresnos High School
Ruby Monique Quintero