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CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR
Professional Summary

Dedicated Correctional Counselor adept at conducting individual and group counseling sessions to address any mental, social, emotional and physical problems in inmates. Passionate about acting as a role model to inmates by exhibiting professional and positive behavior.

Supportive Correctional Counselor looking to tackle new responsibilities and build upon skills as a Case Manager. Over 5 years of experience in a correctional field. Adept at working with habitual and first-time criminal offenders. Skilled at thoroughly interviewing inmates and preparing classified case reports.

Skills
  • Supervision
  • Abnormal behavior identification
  • Case planning
  • Ability to research inmates
  • Suicide prevention training
  • Sound judgment
  • Work order review
  • Central and pod control
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Inmate behavior modification tactics
  • Correctional facility procedures
  • Safety and security
  • Safety and security enforcement
  • Search and seizure procedures
  • Self-defense techniques
  • Dispatch
  • Emergency Response
  • Weapons training
  • Firearm operations trained
Work History
Correctional Counselor, 08/2020 to Current
Corecivic Inc. – Tutwiler, MS
  • Conducted interviews for hiring of inmate job positions to identify optimal candidates.
  • Evaluated progress of inmates in jails and prisons to determine optimal intervention strategies.
  • Addressed behavior and stability of inmates to root out concerning connections or mental health issues.
  • Counseled inmates either individually or group settings to bring problems to light and implement potential solutions.
  • Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.
  • Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
  • Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership during decision-making processes and created thorough offender reports for corrective action planning.
  • Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
  • Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
  • Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop and inmate housing unit.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Correctional Officer, 11/2015 to 08/2020
Corecivic Inc. – Tutwiler, MS
  • Enforce rules and regulations inside the prison or jail
  • Maintain security by settling disputes between inmates, preventing disturbances, assaults, and escapes
  • Enforce regulations through effective communication and the use of progressive sanctions, which involve punishments, such as loss of privileges
  • Supervise the daily activities of inmates, ensuring that inmates obey the rules
  • Ensure the whereabouts of all inmates at all times
  • Escort prisoners between the institution and courtrooms, medical facilities, and other destinations
  • Maintained custody and control of 128 inmates housed in minimum security unit
  • Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
  • Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
  • Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
  • Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
  • Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
Cashier, 09/2013 to 04/2014
Double Quick – Greenwood, MS
  • Checked identification for proof-of-age and refusing alcohol and tobacco sales to underage customers
  • Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds
  • Checked bills with counterfeit pens and examined coins to spot and refuse foreign currency
  • Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies
  • Helped over 100 guests every day by processing payments, monitoring reward accounts and resolving service concerns
Secretarial Assistant, 08/2009 to 06/2010
Education Express – Greenwood, MS
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
  • Maintained daily reports and advised executive leaders in decision-making processes.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Prepared packages for shipment, pickup and courier services for prompt delivery to customers.
Education
Expected in 05/2022
Mississippi Valley State University - Itta Bena, MS
IncompleteMississippi University For Women - Columbus, MS
High School Diploma: 05/2010
Greenwood High School - Greenwood, MS
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Corecivic Inc.
  • Double Quick
  • Education Express

School Attended

  • Mississippi Valley State University
  • Mississippi University For Women
  • Greenwood High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Correctional Counselor
  • Correctional Officer
  • Cashier
  • Secretarial Assistant

Degrees

  • Expected in 05/2022
    Incomplete
    High School Diploma : 05/2010

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