Eduardo Vazquez
El Centro
Summary
Retired correctional officer with 27 years of experience keeping order and avoiding dangerous situations within prisons. Motivated and energetic leader recognized for generating respect and obedience from most difficult inmates. In-depth knowledge of the use and care of firearms and restraint methods.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Correctional Officer
Centinela State Prison
Centinela
09.1993 - 11.2022
- Secured Inmates and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property
- Addressed problems quickly, and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Followed established security and safety procedures, and posted orders to include enforcement of institutional rules, policies, and regulations per DOM.
- Guarded, restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry into the institution.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant inmates to private areas for processing.
- Warned inmates of rule infractions or violations.
- Screened inmate visitors for weapons and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.
- Protected entrances by scanning individuals and bags via manual checks or x-ray machinery.
- Responded to medical emergencies of inmates and staff within the institution.
- Searched inmates for weapons, and other prohibited items.
- Sounded alarms during incidents, and used radio communication to address the nature of the emergency.
Security Officer
INS Detention Center
El Centro
03.1991 - 08.1993
- Conduct searches for weapons and contraband.
- Maintain the safety and security of the INS detention center.
- Prevent escapes by conducting security checks and headcounts.
- Monitored facility security systems to ensure safety and compliance.
- Responded promptly to incidents, assessing situations and implementing appropriate protocols.
- Maintained accurate logs of daily activities, incidents, and security breaches.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify potential security risks and enforce regulations.
Education
Administration of Criminal Justice
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA06-1988
Calexico High School
Calexico, CA06-1987
Skills
- Restraint techniques (handcuffs, waist chains, leg irons)
- First aid and CPR certified
- Armory and key control
- Ethical standards of conduct
- Report writing
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Security checks
- Head counts (positive, negative, out count, emergency)
- Recreational activities, supervise inmates in the exercise yards
- Facility inspections
- Alarm response within the institution (inmate fights, riots, and medical emergencies)
- Firearms Training (Ruger Mini 14 Rifle, Glock 40 cal)
- Inmate Population Control
- Inmate Transport
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Centinela State Prison
09.1993 - 11.2022
Security Officer
INS Detention Center
03.1991 - 08.1993
Administration of Criminal Justice
Imperial Valley College
Calexico High School