Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Marco Ballesteros

586 E Calle De Ocaso Sahuarita

Summary

Senior correctional officer of 1 year and Correctional Officer offers 5-year history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Detention Officer

Akima- AIP
04.2025 - Current

Joint operations command meeting- Participate in discussion making for joint operations with I.C.E. and military leadership.

  • Supervised detainee activities to ensure safety and compliance with facility regulations.
  • Conducted regular inspections of detention areas to maintain security and prevent contraband entry.
  • Managed transportation of detainees between facilities and court appearances, ensuring adherence to protocols.
  • Responded swiftly to emergency situations with appropriate use of force when necessary to protect both inmates'' well-being and facility security.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
  • Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.

Detention Officer

Akima- AGS
03.2024 - 01.2025
  • Supervised detainee activities to ensure safety and compliance with facility regulations.
  • Conducted regular inspections of detention areas to maintain security and prevent contraband entry.
  • Coordinated with law enforcement and legal personnel for efficient processing of detainee information.
  • Trained new officers on operational procedures, enhancing team performance and adherence to standards.
  • Contributed to the efficient processing of new detainees by conducting intake procedures such as fingerprinting, photographing, and inventorying personal belongings.

Correctional Officer

Corecivic Inc.
01.2018 - 03.2024
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
  • Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.

Bouncer

Tens Show Club
05.2017 - 01.2018
  • Monitored, guarded and patrolled premises to prevent infractions of rules, theft and violence.
  • Ejected unruly patrons from premises.
  • Patrolled exterior and interior of premises.
  • Enforced dress codes and refused objectionable attire.
  • Called police to report criminal acts.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.

Education

No Degree - Criminalistics And Criminal Science

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ

High School Diploma -

Sahuarita High School
05.2013

Skills

  • Head Counts
  • Contraband Searching
  • Inmate Supervision
  • Conduct Reporting
  • Security Checks
  • Firearms Training
  • Facility Inspections
  • Public Safety
  • Suicide Prevention Training
  • Active Listening
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • Learning Strategies
  • Detail Work
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Safety and Security
  • Safety and Security Enforcement
  • De-Escalating Conflicts
  • Critical Thinking
  • Rule Enforcement
  • Defensive Tactics
  • Restraint Techniques
  • Time Management
  • Firearm Safety
  • Weapons Handling

Certification

  • Instructional Skills Certification, Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry - 40 hour course. Fire arms instructor for the state of Az.

Timeline

Detention Officer

Akima- AIP
04.2025 - Current

Detention Officer

Akima- AGS
03.2024 - 01.2025

Correctional Officer

Corecivic Inc.
01.2018 - 03.2024

Bouncer

Tens Show Club
05.2017 - 01.2018

No Degree - Criminalistics And Criminal Science

Pima Community College

High School Diploma -

Sahuarita High School
Marco Ballesteros