San Juanita Hernandez
Correctional Officer
Alice,Texas
Summary
I was an observant officer with 15 years of service, who put everyone's safety as a priority.
I was grounded, and had the inmates respect by treating them humanely.
If I ran into a rambunctious one, I'd be able to deescalate the situation, with verbal intervention, and avoid further problems.
I was an excellent communicator, radio and telephonewise.
I remained diligent on making security rounds.
I randomly did pat searches during mass movement to deter contraband.
I inventoried chemical agents, keys and use of force equipment proficiently.
I also trained a lot of the cadets who had just come onto our unit as a mentor.
I have enough knowledge to be a fair, firm and consistent officer, and supervisor.
I am approachable and will always want to see my coworkers succeed.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer V
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
San Diego, TX
01.2009 - 02.2024
- I conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- I maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- I was always aware of inmate behavior, and had developed a "sixth sense" knowing when something was bound to happen, and I'd call it in to the supervisor.
- I worked primarily in central control after having worked in the inmates living quarters, and had "paid my dues". In Central Control, I did a daily inventory of carry on person "pepper spray" , along with their weight, keys, use of force equipment, including, but not limited to, hand and leg restraints, riot batons, transport bags, etc.
- I was the "eyes and ears" of the unit, meaning I had to be aware of people's location at all times, and be able to make contact with any and everyone at any given time.
- I would answer calls for the agency in a professional and helpful manner. I'd patch calls through to the right department and/or Supervisor.
- In addition, I also worked in the inmate dorms/living areas holding security in close proximity with the inmates.
- I also held security in the Medical Department, which entailed of me calling inmates over to the medical department to take their medication,and receive medical treatment.
- I was also reliable in the sense that when someone radioed something in to me involving an inmate such as a fight, illness, belligerent behavior, etc... I was always alert and would echo the radio traffic for all others to stop movement and aid officers if applicable in a rapid and concise manner.
- I had knowledge in working Visitation on the weekends where I'd search visitors upon entering the facility with a metal detector, as well as conducting a thorough pat search of the same sex individuals. In addition to that, I'd process the visitors information into the system and record their visit.
Education
Corrections
Edmundo B Mireles Training Academy
Beeville, TX03-2012
High School Diploma -
San Diego High School
San Diego, TX06-1998
Skills
- Excellent Team Player
- Proficient Verbal Skills
- Conduct thorough Pat Searches
- Equipped with Knowledge of 10 Codes
- Can Communicate Via Telephone and Motorola Radio and echo vital traffic
- Can Conduct Inventory of Daily Items Staff uses
- I can hold inmates accountable for infractions they commit
- I can manage the inmate population by being firm, fair, and consistent with all, equally
- I am approachable and a people person
- I'm a people pleaser
- I love to smile
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Correctional Officer V
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
01.2009 - 02.2024
Corrections
Edmundo B Mireles Training Academy
High School Diploma -
San Diego High School
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