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Overview
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Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Patrick Canvasser

Sterling

Summary

I am driven to do my best in any task I am assigned. I can handle stressful situations while maintaining professionalism. I am well physically fit, I am a quick visual and physical learner. I am always highly motivated and have the desire to complete new challenges. I always got a positive attitude in any situation.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Detention Deputy

Logan county sheriff office
Stering
08.2025 - Current
  • Monitored inmate behavior and ensured compliance with facility regulations.
  • Conducted regular inspections of detention areas for safety and security issues.
  • Assisted in processing intake and release of detainees efficiently.
  • Maintained accurate logs of incidents and daily activities within the facility.
  • Supervised inmates in a correctional facility, ensuring compliance with established rules and regulations.
  • Conducted searches of inmates for contraband items, weapons or other prohibited items.
  • Filed paperwork associated with all aspects of daily operations in the detention center.
  • Assisted medical staff in providing medical care to inmates when necessary.
  • Performed inmate intake procedures, including booking and fingerprinting.
  • Followed daily routine schedule and took head counts of all inmates in assigned cell block.

Correctional Officer

Colorado Department Of Corrections
Sterling
02.2023 - 08.2025
  • Monitored inmate behavior to ensure a safe environment.
  • Conducted regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
  • Enforced policies and procedures to maintain order and security.
  • Maintained accurate records of inmate activities and incidents.
  • Responded promptly to emergencies and incidents within the facility.
  • Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
  • Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
  • Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
  • Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
  • Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
  • Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
  • Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
  • Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
  • Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.

  • Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
  • Coordinated with law enforcement and court personnel regarding inmate transportation and legal proceedings.
  • Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
  • Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
  • Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
  • Reported on quality of inmate work and violations committed by prisoners.
  • Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.
  • Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
  • Used appropriate means to discipline prisoners.

Education

Sterling High School
Sterling, CO
05-2022

Skills

  • Safety inspections
  • Contraband detection
  • Incident reporting
  • Policy enforcement
  • Conflict resolution
  • Emergency response
  • Security protocols
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Physical restraint techniques
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Patrol procedures
  • First aid and CPR
  • Defensive tactics
  • Body and cell searches
  • Medical emergencies
  • Security and sanitation checks
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Stress management
  • Mental health awareness

Affiliations

  • I lift weights
  • I like to go out of town to do activities hiking, walking, shopping
  • I like to listen to music
  • I like to talk with people

Accomplishments

  • graduating (I never was the best student in the class but when I read this letter that I wouldn't be able to graduate due to my grades. I stopped fooling around and started to pay attention in school and worked hard, then that wouldn't turned into a would)
  • I started lifting when I was at 120 LBS and promised myself in 365 days I would go from bench pressing 100 LBS to 225 LBS and I was able to achieve my goal
  • When I was in foster care, I promised myself I wouldn't ever go down the wrong path and instead I turned my struggles into motivation to prove myself that I can achieve my goals in becoming a law enforcement officer.
  • I payed off my first car within a year and without ever missing a payment I then got myself a newer car.

Certification

  • I achieved Taser X26P taser qualification
  • I achieved Glock & Armed Transport qualification in SCF
  • I achieved my AR qualification in SCF

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

Detention Deputy

Logan county sheriff office
08.2025 - Current

Correctional Officer

Colorado Department Of Corrections
02.2023 - 08.2025

Sterling High School

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