Michael Cazares
Riverside
Summary
Dedicated Correctional Officer with proven expertise in de-escalation techniques, conflict resolution, and emergency response. Committed to maintaining safety and order within correctional facilities.
Experienced Correctional Officer with a focus on safety and compliance in correctional settings. Recognized for strategic planning and conflict resolution skills, ensuring a secure environment while effectively managing inmate behavior.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Arizona Department of Corrections
06.2021 - 01.2026
- Supervised inmate activities to maintain safety and order within correctional facilities.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Implemented conflict resolution techniques to de-escalate volatile situations among inmates.
- Monitored inmate behavior and reported suspicious activities to enhance facility security.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
- Conducted efficient inmate transfers, adhering to strict security protocols while maintaining order and control throughout the process.
- Implemented innovative inmate management techniques, leading to decrease in disciplinary incidents.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Andreas High School
Highland, CANo Degree -
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CASkills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Mental health awareness
- Correctional facility procedures
- Policy enforcement
- Inmate monitoring
- Security procedures
- Safety
- Emergency management
- Strategic planning and organization
- Excellent problem solver
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Arizona Department of Corrections
06.2021 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
San Andreas High School
No Degree -
San Bernardino Valley College