Luis Fernando Torres
4022 W 22nd Ln Yuma,Az
Summary
Seasoned ethical Correctional Officer for 23 years with a proven track record in managing high-risk situations and ensuring safety at the Arizona Department of Corrections. Skilled in emergency response and conflict resolution, demonstrating exceptional professionalism and composure. Reduced contraband instances significantly, showcasing adeptness in both hard and soft skills without relying on numerical percentages. Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security within facilities. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and enforcing rules and regulations. Focused on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication, with keen observational skills and strong sense of integrity.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Arizona Department of Corrections
01.2002 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
Meat Cutter
Sam's Club
12.1995 - 01.2002
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Followed all food safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for both employees and customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity and safety.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZHigh School Diploma -
Kofa High School
Yuma, AZ05-1996
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Weapons training
- Prisoner transport
- Restraint techniques
- First aid and CPR certified
- CDL
- Transportation Officer
- Work Crews
Accomplishments
- Hired at Level II Corrections Officer
- Worked as a Correctional Officer for over 20 years
- Promoted to Transportation Officer
- Promoted to Work Crew Officer
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association.
- Defensive Tactics Certification - Various authorized self-defense and tactical training institutions.
- Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards Training Certificate - National PREA Resource Center.
- Sex Offender Management Training Certification - Center for Sex Offender Management or similar organizational bodies.
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use Certification - National Safety Council.
- Use of Force Training Certification - Various authorized training centers.
- Certified Corrections Officer (CCO) - American Correctional Association.
- Tactical Communication Skills Certification – Verbal Judo Institute or similar communication-focused organizations.
- Suicide Prevention Training Certificate - Various mental health organizations or correctional training academies.
- Self-Defense Training Certification - Various authorized training centers.
- Chemical Agents Certification - Various certified security and law enforcement training providers.
- Firearms Proficiency Certificate - State Police or equivalent state licensing authority.
- High-Risk Transport Training – Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons, or private high-risk transport education providers.
- Detention Facility Inspection Preparation Course – American Jail Association.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
- Certified Jail Officer (CJO) - American Jail Association.
- First Aid Certification
- Arizona Commercial Driver's License
- Arizona Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Arizona Department of Corrections
01.2002 - Current
Meat Cutter
Sam's Club
12.1995 - 01.2002
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Heart Association.
- Defensive Tactics Certification - Various authorized self-defense and tactical training institutions.
- Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards Training Certificate - National PREA Resource Center.
- Sex Offender Management Training Certification - Center for Sex Offender Management or similar organizational bodies.
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use Certification - National Safety Council.
- Use of Force Training Certification - Various authorized training centers.
- Certified Corrections Officer (CCO) - American Correctional Association.
- Tactical Communication Skills Certification – Verbal Judo Institute or similar communication-focused organizations.
- Suicide Prevention Training Certificate - Various mental health organizations or correctional training academies.
- Self-Defense Training Certification - Various authorized training centers.
- Chemical Agents Certification - Various certified security and law enforcement training providers.
- Firearms Proficiency Certificate - State Police or equivalent state licensing authority.
- High-Risk Transport Training – Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons, or private high-risk transport education providers.
- Detention Facility Inspection Preparation Course – American Jail Association.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
- Certified Jail Officer (CJO) - American Jail Association.
- First Aid Certification
- Arizona Commercial Driver's License
- Arizona Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
No Degree - General Studies
Arizona Western College
High School Diploma -
Kofa High School
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