Sonia Rico

Currently a Corporal at the Jail with 9 years of experience.

• Supervised and controlled behavior of 140 inmates.
• Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
• Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
• Created and maintained arrest files on all inmates processed through jail.
• Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
• Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
• Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
• Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
• Verified identification using specialized databases and methods such as fingerprinting.
• Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
• Facilitated video arraignment processes as part of judicial process.
• Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
• Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
• Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
• Testified in court pertaining to prisoner statements and behavior while in custody.
• Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates.
• Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
• Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
• Process court paperork, warrnats, Icourts

• Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
• Managed agendas and calendars, boosting productivity and improving organizational initiatives.
• Computerized office activities, maintained customer communications and tracked records through delivery.
• Collected, validated and distributed information to employees.
• Assisted executive leaders in decision-making procedures by creating daily reports to advise leaders on corrective actions and process improvements.
• Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
• Oversaw successful planning and execution of staff meetings, parties and events.
• Entered and maintained departmental records in company database