Daniela Herrera

Dedicated and highly motivated TCOLE Certified Correctional Officer with experience in inmate supervision, facility security, emergency response, crisis intervention, and tactical operations. Active member of the Special Operations Response Team (SORT) with training in defensive tactics, inmate management, contraband detection, and de-escalation techniques. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong leadership, communication, and report-writing skills.

Proven ability to perform effectively in high-stress environments while maintaining professionalism, safety, and security. Seeking opportunities for career growth in corrections, law enforcement, public safety, or healthcare.

Correctional Officer at Ector County Sheriff's office (2024-07 – Present)

• Conduct regular headcounts and security checks.
• Observe inmate behavior to prevent disturbances, violence, or escape attempts.
• Enforce rules and regulations within the facility.
• Break up altercations and de-escalate potentially violent situations.
• Handle the intake and release of inmates.
• Search inmates and their belongings during intake for contraband.
• Maintain accurate logs of inmate activities, incidents, and movements.
• Document disciplinary actions or unusual behavior.
• Escort inmates to and from court, medical appointments, or other facilities.
• Supervise inmate movements within the jail.
• Conduct cell searches for contraband or safety hazards.
• Monitor surveillance systems to detect suspicious activity.
• Report incidents and communicate with law enforcement, attorneys, and court officials.
• Provide written and verbal reports as needed.
• Respond to emergencies such as fights, fires, or medical situations.
• Administer first aid or CPR if trained and necessary.
• Address inmate needs and requests within regulations.
• Facilitate access to programs, medical care, or visitation.
• Serve as an active member of the Special Operations Response Team (SORT), responding to high-risk and emergency incidents within the facility.
• Conduct planned cell extractions, high-security inmate movements, and rapid response to disturbances, riots, and emergencies.
• Perform tactical searches, contraband recovery, and area sweeps to maintain facility safety and security.
• Utilize defensive tactics to safely restrain and control combative or non-compliant inmates while minimizing injury risk.
• Coordinate with team members using tactical communication, formation movement, and non-lethal force options.
• Execute crowd control and area lockdown procedures during critical incidents.

Import Customs Broker at CONCEPT BROKERAGE INC. (2019-04 – 2023-06)

• Container's ISF, Import cargo with Customs and obtaining 98 Cargo Release.
• File Imbond cargo IT, TE and IE inside US and outside US.
• Work with Fish And Wild Life and FDA.
• Dispatch drivers in the morning with pick ups for container at the port and local cargo delivery from the airport.
• Answer high call volume and emails.

Receptionist at PILOT FREIGHT SERVICES (2016-06 – 2019-04)

• Welcomes visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
• Directs visitors by maintaining employee and department directories; giving instructions.
• Maintains security by following procedures; monitoring logbook; issuing visitor badges.
• Maintains telecommunication system by following manufacturer's instructions for house phone and console operation.
• Schedule appointments for dispatch.

Lead Agent at MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (2016-01 – 2016-05)

• Assists passengers and checks flight tickets at entrance gate or station when boarding or disembarking airplane of commercial airline.
• Examines passenger tickets to ensure that passengers have correct flight or seat, or directs passengers to correct boarding area, using passenger manifest, seating chart, and flight schedules.
• Verifies names on passenger manifest or separates portions of passenger's ticket and stamps or marks

Office Clerk at SOUTH MIAMI FIAT (2015-09 – 2016-01)

• Collect, count, and disburse money, do basic bookkeeping and complete banking transactions.
• Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders and address complaints.
• Answer telephones, direct calls and take messages.

High school diploma – Cuba High School