Victor Acosta
LA MESA,CA
Summary
Dynamic Correctional Officer with the State of California Department of Corrections, skilled in crisis intervention and inmate supervision. Proven ability to maintain security and compliance, effectively managing emergencies and conducting thorough incident reporting. Recognized for attention to detail and strong conflict resolution skills, ensuring a safe environment for both staff and inmates. Seasoned Corrections Officer brings calm, confident presence to in-prison interactions. Safety-focused approach to managing inmate interactions and activity. Compassionate supervision over areas such as recreation, visiting, work and food consumption. Detail-oriented approach to handling adverse and stressful working conditions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
State of California Department of Corrections
San Diego, CA
03.2006 - Current
- Supervised inmate activities and ensured compliance with facility rules.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband.
- Responded to emergencies and provided crisis intervention as needed.
- Maintained accurate logs of inmate behavior and incidents throughout shifts.
- Provide direct supervision of inmates during transports.
- Create inmate transportation and guarding assessments.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA06-2005
Skills
- Incident reporting
- Transport security
- Inmate supervision
- Crisis intervention
- Regulatory compliance
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Weapons training
- Behavior assessment
- Emergency response
- Effective communication
- Policy enforcement
- Record keeping
- Search and seize procedures
- Courtroom practices
- Inmate monitoring
- Security procedures
- Belongings inspection
- Criminal investigations
- Criminal justice
- Self-defense techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Search procedures
- Firearms proficiency
Affiliations
- volunteer at local food bank (interfaith)
- participated in several half marathons
- coordinate and assist with baker to vegas relay race
- participated in self defense courses
Accomplishments
- attended miliary leadership course received a certificate
- supervised medical reserve unit as leading petty officer
- elected sailor of the quarter third quarter 2011
Certification
- cpr/basic life saving measures certified
- quarterly qualified a with department weapons (mini-14 rifle , glock 27 40mm, baton, mk4 pepper spray)
- annually trained in more than 80 hours of custodial courses
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Correctional Officer
State of California Department of Corrections
03.2006 - Current
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
San Diego Miramar College
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