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Rudy J. TEYECHEA IV

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Corrections Officer

Tohono O'Odham Nation Department of Corrections
04.2025 - Current
  • Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
  • Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
  • Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
  • Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
  • Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors, and public to maintain security within facility.
  • Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Oversaw and maintained custody of 100 inmates in maximum security.

Investigator

Tohono O’odham Department Health & Human Services
09.2023 - 04.2025
  • Investigating Child Abuse & Neglect on the Nation
  • Establish Safety Plans to prevent removals
  • Maintains case files for Children Wards of the Nation
  • Supervises family visitations
  • Maintains records for clients: School, Medical, etc
  • Maintains Clearance Card
  • Maintain vehicle log for use
  • Conduct Home inspections for safety compliances
  • Maintains First Aid & CPR Certifications
  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
  • Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
  • Supervised and motivated field investigators and collaborated with personnel to identify strengths and areas of weakness.
  • Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
  • Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
  • Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.

School Bus Driver

Altar Valley School District
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Transport students from their designated pick up stops to and from school which includes enforcing rules and regulation of the Bus rules
  • Transporting school sport teams to and from the game destinations
  • Responsible for over 60 students at a time
  • Maintained a Vehicle Inspection log and mile sheet
  • Transported Elementary and Middle School Students
  • Maintained a CDL Class B
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Completed logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork.

Senior Corrections Officer

Tohono O’odham Department of Corrections
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Supervised all shifts, oversaw all Sergeants in the prison, and assisted in the training of new officers on shift
  • Administration Duties
  • Maintains security of assigned facility by observing and controlling inmate behavior, enforcing discipline, and reporting observations
  • Performs booking, fingerprinting, identification, and records maintenance procedures
  • Enforce rules and regulation governing facility security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct to ensure inmates remain in custody
  • Collaborated with other Agencies such as the FBI, the USMS (United States Marshal Service), the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, etc
  • Conducting trainings, and maintaining the connection for inmates that are expedited
  • Working with the Tohono O’odham Nation Judicial System overseeing the inmate sentences, the probation orders, parole hearings, and behavioral reports
  • Conducting Classifications for all incoming inmates, includes housing placement, conducting Disciplinary hearings, and Administrative Segregation hearings
  • Commander for the emergency response unit within the detention center, which includes organizing and coordinating training exercise monthly
  • Counseling inmates maintain behavior logs
  • Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
  • Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
  • Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
  • Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
  • Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Supervised 15 employees and performance of tasks and managed 160 offenders.

Seasonal Security

Old Tucson Studios
01.2013 - 01.2020
  • Maintain crowd control during seasonal events (Nightfall)
  • Keep count of guests entering attractions
  • Conduct security welfare checks throughout the event
  • Customer service
  • Supervise staff assigned to, including giving breaks and time management
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

Head Wrangler

Bell Livestock
01.2010 - 01.2020
  • Supervise wranglers on shift
  • Supervise facilities
  • Maintain equipment (Welding / Fabrication for Stagecoaches, Mudwagons, Tractors)
  • Coordinating trail rides
  • Supervised trail rides (riders)
  • Drove team of horses on the stagecoach
  • Conduct Stagecoach Tours
  • Payroll management for wranglers

Corrections Officer

Tohono O’odham Department of Corrections
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • Maintains security of assigned facility by observing and controlling inmate behavior, enforcing discipline, and reporting observations
  • Inspects the living conditions within the housing unit with sanitation objectives
  • Conducts check of inmate housing and cell searches for inmate census and detection of contraband
  • Controls, operates, and inspects life safety equipment, electronic safety and surveillance equipment, and door control systems
  • Preforms booking, fingerprinting, identification, and records maintenance procedures

Education

CORRECTIONS CERTIFICATE - Inmate management, Communications intel, Hand to hand combat, Inmate and coworkers’ rights, Defensive Tactics, CPR and First Aid, Pepper ball Instructor Certified, AZ Post General Instructor Certified

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER
Artesia, NM
08.2013

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - JROTC, Agriculture, FFA

FLOWING WELLS HIGH SCHOOL
Tucson, AZ
05.2010

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Time management
  • Leadership & Mentoring
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Project Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Presentation and Conferencing Skills
  • Evidence collection
  • Report preparation
  • Defensive tactics
  • Covert investigations
  • Background investigations
  • Policy enforcement
  • Decision-making
  • Team management
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Project planning
  • Clerical support
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Networking

Timeline

Corrections Officer

Tohono O'Odham Nation Department of Corrections
04.2025 - Current

Investigator

Tohono O’odham Department Health & Human Services
09.2023 - 04.2025

School Bus Driver

Altar Valley School District
05.2022 - 09.2023

Senior Corrections Officer

Tohono O’odham Department of Corrections
01.2019 - 01.2022

Seasonal Security

Old Tucson Studios
01.2013 - 01.2020

Corrections Officer

Tohono O’odham Department of Corrections
01.2013 - 01.2019

Head Wrangler

Bell Livestock
01.2010 - 01.2020

CORRECTIONS CERTIFICATE - Inmate management, Communications intel, Hand to hand combat, Inmate and coworkers’ rights, Defensive Tactics, CPR and First Aid, Pepper ball Instructor Certified, AZ Post General Instructor Certified

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - JROTC, Agriculture, FFA

FLOWING WELLS HIGH SCHOOL
Rudy J. TEYECHEA IV