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Yadira Aguirre

Heber,CA

Summary

Dedicated Detention Officer with expertise in incident response, safety compliance, and contraband detection. Proven ability to manage population counts and respond effectively to emergencies.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Detention Officer

Imperial Regional Detention Facility/MTC
Calexico, California
12.2015 - 12.2025

Supervised residents activities to ensure safety and compliance with facility regulations. Conducted random searches of their living areas for contraband items such as drugs, weapons or other prohibited materials. Conducting population counts and security checks at irregular times throughout the shift. Supervised residents feed in the dorm. Supervised residents during recreational activities, providing guidance when needed. Working in receiving and discharge filled out residents documentation and fingerprinted and photographed incoming and released residents.Participated in emergency response drills and real situations provided support and assistance to fellow officers during emergency situations, acting swiftly to ensure safety. When medical staff walked into the dorm I would stand next to them for their safety and to ensure residents received necessary healthcare services. Escorted residents to court hearings, medical department, and other site of the facility. Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors. Provide rover/backup/relief to other positions as required. Posted as chemical officer I would hire and train residents to work with chemicals using SDS's to clean all around the inside of the facility. I was the safety officer and my responsibilities was getting my OSHA certifications and scheduling inspections with contractors. Conduct weekly kitchen and facility inspections. Schedule Annual, Bi-Annual, and Quarterly inspections with contractors to inspect the sprinkler system, the generator, the fire pump, and the kitchen fire hood. Once a month I would inspect the fire extinguishers all around the facility and once a year I would inspect them with a contractor. On a bi-weekly I would inspect the eyewash stations. Emailed staff a safety tip power point every month. I worked on staff injuries finishing the reports and the route costs analysis. Learned the facility keefe system and helped with residents accounts and residents payroll.

Detention Officer

El Centro Service Processing Center
El Centro, California
06.2012 - 09.2014

eSupervised residents activities to ensure safety and compliance with facility regulations. Conducted random searches of their living areas for contraband items such as drugs, weapons or other prohibited materials. Conducting population counts and security checks at irregular times throughout the shift. Supervised residents in the kitchen well conducting feed. Supervised residents during recreational activities, providing guidance when needed. Working in receiving and discharge filled out residents documentation and fingerprinted and photographed incoming and released residents. Participated in emergency response drills and real situations provided support and assistance to fellow officers during emergency situations, acting swiftly to ensure safety. Escorted residents to court hearings, medical department, and other site of the facility. Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors. Provide rover/backup/relief to other positions as required. Ensure residents are supervised in the law library area, posted as a bailiff I would provide safety and security for court hearings.

Correctional Officer

Arizona Department of Corrections
Yuma, Arizona
08.2010 - 05.2012

sControls disruptive behavior by appropriate verbal orders and appropriate use of physical force. Uses verbal and listening skills to determine potential inmate problems. Informs and explain institutional rules to inmates. Communicates information regarding security,safety and operations through the chain of command. Monitors inmates watching closely for unusual behavior. Monitor visits between inmates and personal visits. Supervise period of recreational activity. Search inmates, by pat or strip methods to detect and confiscate contraband or unapproved item. Search cells or living quarters,recreational areas, visiting area, and other areas in the building or grounds for contraband. Searched the perimeter of an area by on foot or by truck. Prepare inmates for transportation by applying appropriate restraints. Checked identification cards to ensure only authorized personal enter or leave the facility. Respond to emergency situations according to facility procedure, such as a medical, fires security calls.

Marshalls

Merchandise Associate/Cashier
El Centro, California
10.2008 - 08.2010

Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service. Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines. Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.

Maintained organized cash register area and ensured proper cash handling practices. Handled customer returns and exchanges in line with store policies.

Performed other duties as assigned by management. Answered customer questions and provided store information.Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.

Mervyn's

Sales Associates
El Centro, California
11.2003 - 12.2007

Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service. Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines. Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.

Maintained organized cash register area and ensured proper cash handling practices. Handled customer returns and exchanges in line with store policies.

Performed other duties as assigned by management. Answered customer questions and provided store information.Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.

Education

Imperial Regional Detention Facility
El Centro, CA
05-2023

Arizona Correctional Officer Training Academy
Tucson, AZ
10-2010

Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZ
08-2010

High School Diploma -

Southwest High School
El Centro, CA
06-2001

Skills

  • Incident response
  • Safety compliance
  • Contraband detection
  • Emergency procedures
  • Population management
  • Security operations
  • Emergency response
  • File and record maintenance
  • Safety and security enforcement
  • Courtroom practices

Timeline

Detention Officer

Imperial Regional Detention Facility/MTC
12.2015 - 12.2025

Detention Officer

El Centro Service Processing Center
06.2012 - 09.2014

Correctional Officer

Arizona Department of Corrections
08.2010 - 05.2012

Marshalls

Merchandise Associate/Cashier
10.2008 - 08.2010

Mervyn's

Sales Associates
11.2003 - 12.2007

Imperial Regional Detention Facility

Arizona Correctional Officer Training Academy

Maricopa Community Colleges, Rio Salado Community College

High School Diploma -

Southwest High School
Yadira Aguirre