Kamelis Ortiz
East Stroudsburg
Summary
Dedicated Deputy Sheriff bringing many years of excellent performance in law enforcement roles. Passionate about public safety with strong knowledge of local laws and regulations. Proven history of fostering public safety and awareness through consistent patrol efforts and security details for community events.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Northampton County Sheriff Department
03.2023 - Current
- Serves court orders and writs. Tracks down individuals named in such papers, visiting home and business addresses, and talking to family members. Locates individuals and serve legal papers.
- Serves protection from abuse papers. Enforces court orders.
- Provides security for Northampton County government buildings by screening all individuals entering the building for weapons, drugs, explosives, or other prohibited items.
- Responds to emergencies in the Courthouse, courtrooms, or other government buildings as required.
- Transports individuals from prison to court for trials, hearings, and sentencing. Escorts sentenced defendants from courtroom to bullpen and other offices, as required for each case. Transports prisoners to and from various penal institutions within the state, and for extradition to and from other jurisdictions. Drives and/or rides escort in County vehicles to affect such transport. Searches individuals being transported for weapons, drugs, or other contraband.
- Directs security in courtrooms. Calls for prisoners. Depending on nature and circumstances of cases being heard, searches individuals entering courtroom. Observes court proceedings, particularly individuals' activities and demeanor, to anticipate and control problem situations. Guards jurors and judges during course of trial. In the event of an emergency, summons appropriate agency, and within limits of training, renders emergency treatment.
Correction Officer
Northampton County Prison
10.2019 - 03.2024
- Process incoming inmates
- Conduct searches within the facility and search inmates’ cells in accordance with established policies, regulations, and/or procedures
- Transport inmates as necessary
- Monitor inmate activities, including both supervising and interactions with other inmates
- Process paperwork, complete required reports and forms on a daily basis, such as incidents of misbehavior or violation of rules.
- Interact with the public via telephone or face to face and coordinate activities with outside agencies and internal county personnel
- Enter pertinent data in the jail system
- Review and interpret court orders, remands and releases
- Use weapons, handcuffs, and minimum amount of physical force to maintain discipline and order
- Attend shift briefings and read bulletins issued by the department or institution to keep abreast of changes in the policies/regulations
Executive Administrative Assistant
American Express Travel Related Services Co., Inc.
07.2006 - 07.2016
- Handled very complex calendar for Chief IP Strategist & Vice President of SMIP (Sales Marketing & Information Products)
- Created and implemented IP reward and recognition program under the direction of Director of IP Strategy
- Provided support to the entire SMIP Team of 20 employees
- Handled the logistics of complex meetings with 25 + attendees (Patent Summit, 25th anniversary party)
- Typed, revised and proofread complex and lengthy contracts and documents
- Handled complex international travel arrangements for Chief IP Strategist, three VP’s, and a director
- Assisted the Director of IP Strategy with several projects related to the Intellectual Ventures Deal
- Processed and tracked all check requests related to Intellectual Ventures Deal
- Performed various research projects on MicroPatent.com & USPTO.com
- Prepared expense reports for the entire group
- Processed and tracked attendance for the IP Strategy and SMIP groups
- Ordered supplies for the IP Strategy and SMIP groups
- Supported Managing Counsel (Richard Starr) in addition to performing my own duties
- Trained IP Assistant
- Screened and answered telephone calls
Executive Administrative Assistant
General Counsel’s Office: Intellectual Property and Licensing Unit (IPLU)
07.2005 - 07.2006
- Provided support to the entire IPLU group – 1 Chief IP Counsel, 1 Patent Agent & 3 Managers
- Managed the GCO Patent database
- Managed all Patent, Trademark and Copyrights in the Serengeti Tracker system
- Managed Corporate Card and Corporate Purchasing Card usage
- Handled very complex calendar for the Chief IP Strategist along with the entire IPLU group’s calendar
- Prepared expense vouchers and re-classed statements for the entire group
- Handled travel arrangements for the entire IPLU group
- Arranged speaking engagements for the continuing legal education of Chief IP Strategist
- Created NDA Agreements
- Handled interview schedules and the process for two open positions within IPLU group
- Scanned numerous agreement and contracts per week
- Screened and answered telephone calls
- Ordered supplies for entire practice group
Temporary Administrative Assistant
Advantage Human Resources
01.2005 - 07.2005
- Provided support to one Vice President, four directors and ten managers
- Prepared presentations for meetings
- Managed Corporate Card usage
- Handled travel arrangements and calendar entries for the entire Core Collections group
- Prepared expense reports
- Provided support to Senior VP when the assistant is unavailable
- Screened and answered telephone calls
- Reviewed incoming mail/correspondence and sent to the appropriate individuals
- Prioritized and maintained files
Education
Associates in Arts degree -
Kingsborough Community College
certification - Paralegal Studies
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Act 2 -
Pennsylvania Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Training Program
Skills
- Report writing
- Surveillance techniques
- Conflict resolution
- Risk assessment
- Judicial process knowledge
- Decision making
- Firearms
- Analyzing details
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Northampton County Sheriff Department
03.2023 - Current
Correction Officer
Northampton County Prison
10.2019 - 03.2024
Executive Administrative Assistant
American Express Travel Related Services Co., Inc.
07.2006 - 07.2016
Executive Administrative Assistant
General Counsel’s Office: Intellectual Property and Licensing Unit (IPLU)
07.2005 - 07.2006
Temporary Administrative Assistant
Advantage Human Resources
01.2005 - 07.2005
Associates in Arts degree -
Kingsborough Community College
certification - Paralegal Studies
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Act 2 -
Pennsylvania Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Training Program