SANDRA VALENCIA

Correctional Officer

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

San Diego

01.1994 - 06.2020

Monitored inmate activities to maintain safety and security within the facility.
Conducted routine inspections of cells and common areas for contraband.
Enforced facility rules and regulations to promote orderly conduct among inmates.
Responded to emergency situations with appropriate intervention techniques and protocols.
Collaborated with law enforcement and support staff during critical incidents or disturbances.
Documented daily activities and incidents in detailed reports for administrative review.
Trained new correctional staff on policies, procedures, and safety protocols effectively.
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.
Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes, and completing appropriate visitation logs.
Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates concerning violations of policy or procedure observed during shift changes.
Assisted in the processing of new inmates, including taking photographs, collecting personal information, and explaining facility rules.
Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
Participated in the development and implementation of escape prevention plans and emergency evacuation procedures.
Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors.
Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.