Steven Almeida

Detention Deputy

Pasco County Sheriffs Office

10.1990 - 10.2010

Mitigated potential conflicts among detainees through proactive intervention techniques, de-escalating tense situations before they escalated further.
Assisted with training new deputies on facility policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent performance across the team.
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.
Enhanced inmate security by conducting thorough cell inspections and monitoring daily activities.
Promoted positive behavior among inmates by recognizing achievements such as program completion or improved conduct records, fostering an environment conducive to rehabilitation efforts.
Supported mental health initiatives within the facility by connecting struggling inmates with appropriate counseling services.
Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
Created and maintained positive relationships with inmates to build rapport and trust.
Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see prisoners.
Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
Provided counseling and guidance to inmates to boost wellbeing.
Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
Supervised trustees and documented their gain time which contributes days off for their release time.