Leonel Pena
Fresno
Summary
Dynamic Correctional Sergeant with extensive experience at CDCR-Corcoran State Prison, excelling in inmate supervision and crisis management. Proven track record in enforcing policies and training new officers, while effectively resolving conflicts and maintaining safety. Adept at building relationships and leading teams to ensure compliance and security within high-pressure environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
CDCR-Corcoran State Prison
Corcoran
07.2017 - Current
- Monitored inmate movement within the facility to maintain security and safety of staff, inmates and visitors.
- Addressed complaints from visitors concerning potential violations of prison policy or procedure.
- Provided guidance and counseling to inmates regarding personal issues or problems they may be facing while incarcerated.
- Supervised subordinate officers in their daily duties.
- Ensured compliance with departmental policies, regulations and procedures.
- Assisted in training new correctional officers on proper security protocols and procedures.
- Prepared written evaluations of subordinate officers' performance on a periodic basis.
- Enforced discipline among inmates according to established rules and regulations.
- Coordinated investigations into criminal activities committed by inmates or staff members.
- Conducted random searches for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
- Reviewed incident reports and other documentation submitted by subordinates.
- Maintained records related to inmate movements, disciplinary actions taken against inmates, grievances filed by prisoners and other relevant data.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving riots, hostage situations, escapes or other critical events.
- Facilitated communication between inmates, family members, attorneys and other external parties.
Special Events Coordinator
Donaghy Sales
Fresno
02.2007 - 07.2017
- Developed relationships with sponsors in order to secure donations or financial support for special events.
- Provided on-site management of special events to ensure smooth execution of plans.
- Created detailed timelines with specific deadlines for each task associated with the event.
- Coordinated and managed all logistics for special events, including venue selection, beverage and refrigerated equipment deliveries, point of sale (POS), and stage set-up.
- Installed draft equipment for specific events.
- Communicated regularly with clients throughout the planning process to ensure their needs were met.
- Coordinated and delegated responsibilities to a group of five to ten team members.
- Participated in the training of new employees.
Education
Correctional Officer - Law Enforcement
Correctional Officer's Academy
Galt, CA09-2017
GED -
Fresno Adult School
Fresno, CA07-2010
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Guadalajara
Jalisco, Mexico12-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Real State
Fresno City College
Fresno, CASkills
- Inmate supervision
- Security protocols
- Incident report writing
- Emergency response
- Contraband search
- Policy enforcement
- Relationship building
- Team leadership
- Record keeping
- Employee training
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis management
- Communication skills
- Disciplinary procedures
Affiliations
- Family man
- Exercise
- Hiking
- Reading
- Travel
Certification
- Class A Driver's License
- Peace Officer Status
Accomplishments
- Graduated from the CDCR Correctional Academy in September of 2017.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Leonel Pena
- I am a really hard worker.
- I know how to work as an individual and as part of a team.
- I have always taken lead roles in everyone of my jobs throughout my life.
- Educated a worked in two countries.
- I know how to work with diversity of groups and ethnicities.
- I work under any condition.
- I know how to work and take decisions under pressure.
- Fast learner.
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
CDCR-Corcoran State Prison
07.2017 - Current
Special Events Coordinator
Donaghy Sales
02.2007 - 07.2017
Correctional Officer - Law Enforcement
Correctional Officer's Academy
GED -
Fresno Adult School
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Guadalajara
Some College (No Degree) - Real State
Fresno City College
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