Samuel Medina Hernandez
Pirtleville
Summary
Adept at managing high-risk situations, I significantly reduced contraband instances at the Arizona Department of Corrections. Skilled in emergency response and conflict resolution, my proactive strategies decreased inmate altercations, showcasing my ability to maintain safety and order with a results-driven approach. Fluent in Spanish, I excel in multitasking and ensuring efficient, secure operations. Hardworking Correctional Officer skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer II
Arizona Department of Corrections
04.2022 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
- Reduced inmate altercations through proactive conflict resolution strategies.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Douglas High School
Douglas, ArizonaSkills
- First Aid Training
- Emergency Response
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate Supervision
- Correctional facility procedures
- Policy Enforcement
- Restraint Techniques
- Inmate monitoring
- Self-defense tactics
- Stress Tolerance
- Firearms Training
- Multitasking
- Spanish Fluency
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Correctional Officer II
Arizona Department of Corrections
04.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Douglas High School
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