Blanca Lopez

Military Service:

• Rank: Specialist

  Branch/Position: Army

  Period: August 1999 - August 2004

  Occupation: 31B - Military Police - 31B

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:
  Performs as a team member in support of battlefield operations, installation law and order operations and security of resources and installations; leads military police teams in support of battlefield operations and leads and supervises small sections in support of security and installation law and order operations; leads military police squads and sections, operates police desks, plans crime prevention measures, operates evidence rooms and prepares operations plans and orders in military police detachments in support of both battlefield and installation law and order operations and security of resources and installations.

Work history:

• Job Title: Security

  Company: Tdcj

  Period: August 2020 - present

  Role Description:

  A security guard officer for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is primarily responsible for maintaining the safety and security of correctional facilities by monitoring inmate activity, enforcing rules and regulations, conducting searches, preventing escapes, responding to emergencies, and ensuring the overall order within the prison environment; essentially acting as a correctional officer with a focus on security measures. Key duties include: 

  Inmate Supervision:

  Continuously observe inmate behavior, watching for potential disturbances, suspicious activity, or signs of violence. 

  Facility Patrols:

  Regularly patrol designated areas of the facility, checking doors, windows, and security systems for potential vulnerabilities. 

  Headcounts:

  Conduct regular inmate counts to ensure accurate accountability of the prison population. 

  Searches:

  Perform pat-down or strip searches of inmates as needed, including searching personal belongings for contraband. 

  Incident Response:

  Immediately respond to emergencies such as fights, medical emergencies, or attempted escapes, taking necessary actions to control the situation. 

  Enforcing Rules:

  Enforce facility rules and regulations regarding inmate conduct, behavior, and movement within the prison. 

  Report Writing:

  Document all significant events, incidents, and observations in detailed reports. 

  Visitor Control:

  Monitor and supervise visitor interactions with inmates during visitation periods. 

  Security Checks:

  Inspect security equipment and systems to ensure proper functionality. 

  Transportation Security:

  Assist in the secure transport of inmates between facilities or to court appearances. 

  Physical Restraint:

  Utilize physical restraint techniques when necessary to control disruptive or aggressive inmates. 

  Law Enforcement Authority:

  While not full-fledged law enforcement officers, TDCJ security guards have limited law enforcement powers within the prison facility. 

  Training Requirements:

  Extensive training is provided on security procedures, inmate management, emergency response, and use of force. 

  Physical Fitness:

  The role demands physical ability to respond to potentially dangerous situations. 

• Job Title: Substitute teacher

  Company: Plainview independent School District

  Period: January 2018 - January 2021

  Role Description:

  Substitute teachers fill in for absent teachers, managing the classroom and ensuring students continue to learn. Their duties include: 

  Lesson plans: Follow the lesson plans and learning objectives set by the regular teacher Classroom management: Maintain order and a positive learning environment 

  Student monitoring: Take attendance, explain homework, and provide feedback 

  Classroom activities: Facilitate activities, and help students solve problems 

  School policies: Comply with school policies and procedures 

  Student well-being: Prioritize student safety and well-being 

  Communication: Leave notes for the regular teacher 

  Reports: File reports 

  Grading: Grade tests 

  Curriculum: Adapt curriculum as needed, and contribute to curriculum development 

  Extracurricular activities: Participate in extracurricular activities 

  Substitute teachers are important for maintaining continuity in education. They can work as daily substitutes or full-time substitutes, also known as long-term substitutes.