Carlos Medina
Dacula
Summary
Reliable Officer with relevant experience maintaining secure correctional facilities, monitoring inmate behavior and ensuring adherence to established policies. Possess strong interpersonal skills for managing relationships with inmates, colleagues, and supervisors. Notable strengths include ability to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations and commitment to maintaining safety standards at all times. Consistently contributed to improved operational efficiency in previous roles.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detention Officer
Barrow County Sheriff Office
Winder
10.2015 - Current
- Supervised inmate activities and maintained order within detention facilities.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of inmate living areas and common spaces.
- Documented incidents and maintained accurate records of detainee behavior and interactions.
- Trained new officers on operational procedures and safety regulations in detention settings.
- Conducted searches of cells for contraband items such as drugs, weapons or other prohibited materials.
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure compliance with facility regulations and procedures.
Correctional Officer
Gwinnett County Department of Corrections
Lawrenceville
01.2007 - 10.2015
- Supervised inmate activities and maintained safety protocols within the facility.
- Conducted regular security checks and monitored surveillance systems for suspicious behavior.
- Enforced facility rules while resolving conflicts between inmates effectively.
- Trained new officers on procedures, emergency protocols, and safety measures.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
Correctional Officer
Department Of Corrections Of Puerto Rico
San Juan
10.1997 - 09.2006
- Supervised inmate activities to maintain safety and order within the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and security protocols.
- Monitored inmate behavior, identifying potential conflicts and intervening as necessary.
- Documented incidents and maintained accurate records of daily activities and interactions.
- Assisted in training new correctional officers on policies, procedures, and emergency protocols.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict.
Education
High School Diploma -
Francisco Mendoza High School
Isabela Puerto Rico05-1994
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Safety inspections
- Incident documentation
- Contraband searches
- Security protocols
- De-escalation techniques
- Emergency response
- Policy enforcement
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Surveillance
- Physical restraint
- Inmate monitoring
- Perimeter guarding
- Inmate escorting
- Defensive techniques
- Security and sanitation checks
- Security procedures
- Body and cell searches
- Crisis intervention
Accomplishments
- 2009-Outsatnding Counduct Award- Gwinnett County Corrections
- 2010-Excellent Housing Unit Award
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Correctional Officer Certified
- Detention Officer Certified
- FTO-Field Training Officer Certified
- CIT-Crisis Intervention Certified Training
- Taser and Defensive Tactics Certified, Restrictions and Pad Certified, Gangs ID Training Certified, Nims (Fema 0100A, 0700,0800 Certified.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Detention Officer
Barrow County Sheriff Office
10.2015 - Current
Correctional Officer
Gwinnett County Department of Corrections
01.2007 - 10.2015
Correctional Officer
Department Of Corrections Of Puerto Rico
10.1997 - 09.2006
High School Diploma -
Francisco Mendoza High School
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