Ronald Dupuis
Mesa
Summary
Dependable detention officer accomplished enforcing institution rules and supervising the daily activities of several inmates. Adept at thoroughly inspecting the premises for contraband and unsanitary conditions, performing specimen collections and processing inmates. Communicative and just with sound knowledge of inmates' rights.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Detention Officer
City Of Mesa Police Department
01.2004 - 01.2020
- Supervised inmates during recreational activities, providing guidance when needed.
- Served meals in a timely manner while enforcing mealtime regulations for inmates.
- Assisted in the intake of new inmates, ensuring all necessary paperwork was completed and filed correctly.
- Conducted searches of cells for contraband items such as drugs, weapons or other prohibited materials.
- Maintained records of incident reports and daily logs to document inmate activity.
- Escorted inmates from one area of the detention center to another safely and securely.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement agencies regarding criminal investigations involving detainees.
- Enforced disciplinary action when appropriate according to established guidelines.
- Adhered strictly to all laws pertaining to detentions facilities while maintaining professional conduct at all times.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, data entry, mail sorting and answering telephones.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of all equipment used by staff members or inmates.
- Searched premises for contraband items such as weapons, drugs or stolen property.
- Attended court hearings related to cases under investigation.
- Intervened when disputes between individuals escalated into physical altercations.
Correctional Programs Supervisor
State of Az Department of Corrections
Phoenix
03.1983 - 12.2003
- Participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing prospective candidates for open positions.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Created new strategies for improving customer service standards within the organization.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Developed strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Monitored employee attendance, addressing any punctuality or absenteeism issues.
- Managed budget for department, ensuring all expenses stayed within allocated funds.
- Implemented quality control measures, significantly reducing error rates.
- Prepared and presented reports on team performance, challenges, and achievements to senior management.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.
Law Enforcement Specialist
U S Air Force (Active Duty)
01.1979 - 02.1983
- Coordinated with other agencies to ensure effective communication of information related to criminal cases.
- Researched legal documents such as arrest warrants, search warrants, subpoenas.
- Interrogated suspects in order to obtain additional information regarding ongoing investigations.
- Performed surveillance duties to monitor suspicious activity in assigned areas.
- Responded to emergency calls and dispatched officers as necessary.
- Conducted investigations into criminal activities, including interviewing witnesses and suspects.
- Analyzed evidence collected from crime scenes to identify potential suspects.
- Organized files for court proceedings relating to criminal cases.
- Assisted with developing strategies for apprehending criminals and preventing crimes.
- Compiled detailed reports on criminal cases, including incident details, witness statements, and evidence collected.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all arrests made by police officers within the jurisdiction.
- Prepared case summaries for prosecutors prior to court hearings.
- Assisted with collecting evidence from crime scenes and transporting it safely back to the station.
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, following proper legal procedures.
- Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
- Maintained safe and secure environments for court proceedings.
- Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Eliminated process discrepancies and accurately investigated felony-level property and violent crimes while preparing, submitting and aiding district attorney prosecution cases.
- Patrolled designated to identify criminal activities, issue citations, prevent incidents and serve warrants.
- Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
Education
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
Rockville University
Newark, NY05-1999
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZSkills
- Incident reporting
- Contraband search
- Crisis intervention
- Inmate supervision
- Regulatory compliance
- Record maintenance
- Safety inspections
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Administrative support
- Project management
- Relationship building
- Security and sanitation checks
- Court operations support
- Inmate rights
- Medical emergencies
- Disturbance management
- Restraint techniques
- Security procedures
- Report preparation
- Defensive techniques
Timeline
Police Detention Officer
City Of Mesa Police Department
01.2004 - 01.2020
Correctional Programs Supervisor
State of Az Department of Corrections
03.1983 - 12.2003
Law Enforcement Specialist
U S Air Force (Active Duty)
01.1979 - 02.1983
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
Rockville University
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Mesa Community College