Sergio Macias
San Jacinto,California
Summary
Proficient Senior Probation Corrections Officer with strong leadership qualities, adept at emergency response and conflict resolution. Demonstrated success in developing strategies that enhance facility safety and promote youth rehabilitation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Probation Corrections Officer
Riverside County Probation Department
30755 - C Auld Rd, Murrieta, CA. 92563
10.2018 - Current
- Monitored youth behavior to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to maintain security standards.
- Facilitated youth rehabilitation programs to promote positive behavioral changes.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented strategies for conflict resolution among youth.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify patterns and improve facility operations.
- Led emergency response drills to enhance preparedness for critical situations.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring youth activities.
- Supervised youth during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Reduced youth altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
- Supported successful emergency response efforts by participating in regular drills and training exercises.
- Prevented contraband introduction through diligent cell searches and visitor screenings.
- 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.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure and orderly environment within the correctional facility.
- Provided guidance for new staff members as part of an ongoing training program aimed at enhancing overall team performance.
- Promoted a positive environment for rehabilitation with effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Developed a reputation for professionalism and integrity, serving as a role model for fellow officers in the performance of daily duties and adherence to ethical standards.
- Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by effectively maintaining daily shift activity logs.
- Oversaw and maintained custody of 1-20 youth in maximum security.
Probation Corrections Officer I & II
Riverside County Probation Department
30755-C Auld Rd, Murrieta, CA. 92563
10.2014 - 10.2018
- Supervised youth behavior to maintain safety and security within facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of living areas and common spaces for safety compliance.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to de-escalate tense situations among youth.
- Trained new staff on policies, procedures, and emergency response protocols.
- Observed and supervised youth throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted youth to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Searched cells of youth to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Interviewed youth to obtain information and assess needs for case plan.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among youth.
- Built solid relationships with staff and youth to keep institution safe and secure.
- Conducted security checks of youth and living areas.
- Transported youth to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Assisted in intake and release of youth.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure and orderly environment within the correctional facility.
- Developed a reputation for professionalism and integrity, serving as a role model for fellow officers in the performance of daily duties and adherence to ethical standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Administration of Justice
San Jacinto Community College
San Jacinto, CA06-2014
Skills
- Leadership of staff personnel
- Safety protocols
- Crisis management
- Youth mentoring
- Implementation of departmental policies
- Effective leadership skills
- Booking procedures
Receive, screen, and assign work; review, prepare and forward periodic reports and statistics
Train subordinates; input of employee performance for evaluations, attend and hold staff meetings; review, approve and forward unit forms relative to conducted youth programs
Represent the department before community groups and committees; take charge of the institution in the absence of Duty Officer or Supervising Probation Officer
Invoke powers of arrest when approved by the on site Duty Officer while in Intake; develop and supervise a specialized program, project or function
Acted as the Duty Officer when assigned; oversee and coordinate the activities of detention staff during a specific shift, ensuring regulations and policies are adhered
Case Plan and Management
Engage with the Community Based Organizations (volunteers) to promote understanding of probation services and foster partnerships that support rehabilitation efforts
- Leadership qualities
- File and record maintenance
- Assertiveness
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Accountability
- Excellent problem solver
- First aid and CPR certified
- Crisis prevention intervention (CPI)
Accomplishments
- Probation Correctional Officer Of The Year Award Recipient (Treatment) for 2025-2026.
- Brag Belt Award (G.O.A.T) Recipient for January 2026.
- Employee of the Quarter for 3rd Quarter, 2024.
- "Pen is Mightier Than The Sword" Award Recipient For Report Writing for 2024 (1st Quarter); 2017 (4th Quarter); 2016 (2nd Quarter).
- Bert Van Horn Memorial Award Recipient for Outstanding Service for 2016.
- Promoted to Senior Probation Correctional Officer after 3 years of employment as a Probation Corrections Officer II.
- Collaborated with team in the development of Southwest Juvenile Hall (YTEC) Girls Program and Point System.
Certification
- Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor: 2017 - Present.
- Certified Gracie Survival Tactics Instructor: 2025 - Present.
- County Certified Spanish/Bilingual Translator Level I.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Probation Corrections Officer
Riverside County Probation Department
10.2018 - Current
Probation Corrections Officer I & II
Riverside County Probation Department
10.2014 - 10.2018
Associate of Science - Administration of Justice
San Jacinto Community College
Work Evaluation
Current / Latest work evaluation received scored all "E" (Exceeds Expectations) in all categories observed and overall score.