Rudy Cruz
Lithia,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable Video Court Deputy with solid background in maintaining courtroom decorum and ensuring security. Skilled in managing sensitive information and upholding judicial integrity. Demonstrated strong communication and critical thinking abilities. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in conflict resolution, courtroom security, and legal procedures. Reliable, trustworthy, and prepared to make significant impact.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Court Deputy
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Tampa, FL
07.2024 - Current
- Processed workflows related to specific areas of court processes.
- Reviewed presented documents for compliance to standards.
- Increased courthouse efficiency by promptly preparing paperwork for daily court sessions, including docket lists and case files.
- Demonstrated adaptability by assisting with various court functions, including family court, civil cases, and criminal trials.
- Advanced courtroom efficiency through effective communication with various stakeholders, including judges, clerks, attorneys, bailiffs, and other law enforcement personnel.
- Enhanced courtroom security by conducting thorough screenings of all individuals entering the premises.
- Maintained a safe and orderly environment for court proceedings, ensuring the safety of all attendees.
- Exercised practical judgment in unusual or emergent situations.
- Used non-lethal techniques such as stun cuffs on prisoners.
- May 2023 - September 2023 filled this position but was temporarily reassigned due to staffing shortages.
Detention Deputy
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Tampa, FL
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Mitigated potential conflicts among detainees through proactive intervention techniques, de-escalating tense situations before they escalated further.
- Maintained a safe environment for inmates and staff through consistent enforcement of facility rules and regulations.
- Expedited intake processes while maintaining accuracy, ensuring timely placement of new detainees into appropriate housing units.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing detailed briefings for incoming staff members, ensuring seamless continuity of care for inmates.
- Contributed to the efficient operation of the detention center through accurate recordkeeping, including incident reports, daily logs, and inmate files.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- March 2019 - May 2023 filled this position and was reassigned due to staffing shortages.
Auto Claims Adjuster
Geico
Lakeland, FL
03.2017 - 02.2019
Administrative Specialist
United States Marine
Continental United States and Overseas
01.1997 - 01.2017
Education
Associates - General Studies
American Military Institute
01.2008
Associates of Arts - Sociology
American Military Institute
01.2012
Master of Science - Criminology
St. Leo University
01.2022
No Degree - General Florida Instructors Course
Florida Department Law Enforcement
01.2023
Skills
- Leadership/Team Building
- Security protocols
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Training/Performance Evaluation
- Innovative Problem Solving
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Security procedures
- Courtroom management
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Military Training
- Master Sergeant (E-8) – Achieved due to my high level of expertise and professionalism.
- Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute – 2nd Marine Logistics Group Senior Enlisted Advisor/Subject Matter Expert – Patrick Air Force Base, Cocoa Beach, FL (2017)
- USMC Senior Leadership Academy (2010)
- US Department of State, Marine Security Guard Training, (2002), Top Secret Clearance
- USMC Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (2001)
Timeline
Video Court Deputy
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
07.2024 - Current
Detention Deputy
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
09.2023 - 07.2024
Auto Claims Adjuster
Geico
03.2017 - 02.2019
Administrative Specialist
United States Marine
01.1997 - 01.2017
Associates of Arts - Sociology
American Military Institute
Master of Science - Criminology
St. Leo University
Associates - General Studies
American Military Institute
No Degree - General Florida Instructors Course
Florida Department Law Enforcement