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• Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being over those detained.
• Conducted internal security checks to ascertain inmate safety.
• Conducted cell and illegal substance checks.
• Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
• Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
• Maintained custody and control of inmates housed in maximum security unit.
• Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety.
• Maintained communications with staff and inmate body to maintain safe, effective prison environment.
• Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
• Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
• Maintained correct physical head count at all times.
• Verified warrants, conducted searches and fingerprinted inmates.
• Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
• Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of correctional facility.
• Provided testimony in court when called to testify.
• Conducted thorough cell searches to uncover contraband and other materials not allowed at facility.

1973-1982: While an entry level Officer I performed Entry control to the installation and all designated secure areas. Checks identification Cards and passes. I also perform duties as Law Enforcement vehicle and foot patrols.

• Retrieved statements and testified in official judicial proceedings.
• Conducted routine patrols of assigned areas to prevent, reduce, and detect criminal activity, and responded to emergency situations requiring law enforcement intervention; monitored and enforced traffic laws and ordinances, and issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
• Reported threats to public safety, including deficient streetlights, signs, and road surfaces, and removed disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
• Investigated traffic accidents, complaints, and suspicious activity, and secured crime scenes, interrogated suspects and witnesses, and collected evidence to support allegations; provided expert testimony in court.
• Contributed to criminal court cases and hearings by providing testimony under oath.
• Also performed duties as a Police Communications Dispatcher for all emergency and routine maters.
• Delivered informative details to law enforcement and other first responders in preparation for situations prior to arrival.
• Received caller information, read associated computer information and documented vital details in call tracking and assignment system.
• Received and processed 9-1-1 emergency calls to dispatch emergency services.
• Operated law enforcement communication equipment and NCIC database to facilitate information to department.
• Dispatched police units to respond to emergent situations with established procedures.
• Tracked call logs and shift data to enter into computer system.
• Answered calls to assist with customer questions and concerns.
• 1982-1990 I was promoted to Criminal Investigator and successfully completed the US Army Military Police Criminal Investigator Course. I performed all duties associated with this position. Investigated crimes, colleted evidence, performed covert surveillance of potential high crime area. Certified in both criminal and drug operations.
• Interviewed witnesses and interrogated suspect persons believed to have committed criminal offenses
• Secured evidence from crime scenes, carefully following sound evidentiary practices and chain of custody requirements.
• Obtained and executed search and arrest warrants in full compliance with legal protections.
• Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
• 1990-1993 Promoted to Non-Commissioned. Working under the Law Enforcement Superintendent, I was responsible for all Law Enforcement matters on Vandenberg AFB CA,
• Authored and reviewed all directives associated with police procedures both in house and base wide. Controlled and assigned personnel where needed, Reviewed all reports, correspondence for accuracy. Insured efficient police services to all agencies, personnel and the protection of military assets. Reviewed all public complaints and either corrected or resolved the matter. Insured all facilities, vehicles and equipment were functional. Basically the "Go-To" guy for any Law AEnforcement Matters.