Professional Summary
Attentive and disciplined Correctional Officer with practical experience in direct-supervision housing units, facility security, and routine inmate movement. Experienced in verbal de-escalation, rapid crisis response, and precise incident documentation to uphold facility standards and community safety.
Professional Experience
Balcones Regional Detention Center
Austin, TX
Correctional Officer
Jun 2024 – Present
- Supervise housing pods accommodating up to 64 inmates, maintaining direct visual monitoring and enforcing facility rules to ensure safety and order.
- Conduct scheduled and unannounced security counts, physical cell searches, and perimeter patrols to detect and confiscate contraband.
- De-escalate interpersonal conflicts between inmates using structured verbal intervention strategies to resolve tensions before physical altercations occur.
- Author clear, objective incident reports and disciplinary logs detailing rule violations, medical referrals, and daily shift activities.
Barton Ridge Protective Services
Austin, TX
Security Officer
Aug 2021 – May 2024
- Monitored facility access points, video surveillance feeds, and visitor logs for a high-traffic regional commercial complex.
- Conducted foot patrols across exterior perimeters and internal facilities, identifying structural hazards and unauthorized entries.
- Assisted local emergency personnel during on-site medical emergencies and guided orderly facility evacuations during planned drills.
Education
Austin Community College
Associate of Applied Science · Criminal Justice · Austin, TX · 3.6 GPA · Aug 2018 – May 2020
Coursework focused on institutional corrections, constitutional law, crisis intervention, and investigative report writing.
Key Skills
Inmate Supervision
Verbal De-escalation
Facility Security & Perimeter Patrol
Contraband Detection & Searches
Incident Report Writing
Headcount & Movement Verification
Emergency Response Procedures
Key Control & Tool Accountability
Radio Communications
Languages
English
C2
Spanish
B1
Certifications
Basic Peace Officer / Corrections Officer Certification
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement · May 2024
CPR/AED and First Aid for First Responders
American Red Cross · Mar 2025
Volunteer Service
Travis Animal Rescue Alliance
Austin, TX · Mar 2022 – Nov 2023
- Shelter Support Volunteer
- Supported shelter operations through kennel sanitation, food distribution, and direct animal intake support.
- Coordinated with volunteer coordinators to organize public adoption events and safe handling demonstrations.