About AMADO RICO
Amado Rico Jr. has been a Correction Officer for the last 18 years. Amado began his career in November, 2005 and upon graduating from the Correction Academy, he was assigned to AMKC where he spent the next 7 years. While at AMKC, Amado became a member of the NYC DOC Hispanic Society. He was a faithful member and leader and eventually rose to the position of Executive Vice President. In 2012, he was assigned to the Correction Industries Division (CID). While at CID, Amado was elected as the Delegate in June of 2016, where he supported his members. In 2020, Amado was tasked with running the Rapid Response team for the COBA. Amado and the team offered support services to officers and their families after sustaining injuries or a tragedy.
He is also a retired veteran of The United States Air National Guard, United States Air Force. Amado served his country with pride for over 26 years.
Contact info
arico@cobanyc.org
