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CORRECTIONAL COUNSELOR

Summary

Seasoned corrections professional who remains calm and confident even in the most adverse and stressful working conditions. Corrections Officer focused on maintaining peace, security and safety within correction centers and federal prison systems. Extensively trained in crisis prevention and intervention. Vastly equipped with a strong moral code and excellent crisis management techniques. Focuses on safety in all interactions with inmates and staff. Assertive Correctional Officer skilled at confidently guiding and monitoring prison inmates to maintain and achieve proper security and order.

Highlights

First aid and CPR certified
Restraint techniques
Excellent problem solver
Booking procedures
Trained in defensive tactics
Certified Mental Health Worker
Mental health status exams
Trained in emergency response
Secretl Security Clearance(SSBI)

Armory and key control
Behavioral disorders familiarity
Visitation guidelines understanding
DSM-IV knowledge
Group behavior and dynamics
Case planning
Suicide risk assessments
Firearms safety training

Accomplishments

Assisted more than 50 clients in obtaining education and employment.Promoted to Senior Corrections officer after 3.5 years of employment and Chief Correctional Counselor after 6 months. Managed a caseload of more than 15 clients at any given time.Received Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.Selected from more than 65 Junior Marines to be meritoriously promoted as a Non-Commissioned officer.

Experience

Correctional Counselor02/2015 to CurrentCompany NameCity, StateCounseled the prisoner population on a day-to-day basis focused on reality oriented problems. Wrote daily reports that included recommendations for further treatment strategies and diagnostic efforts. Routinely reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates when needed. Interviewed and assessed 7 new clients each week. Assessed and wrote treatment plans and weekly progress notes for each client assigned to caseload. Administered discipline appropriately and set limits for behavior. Referred clients to other mental health resources in the community for further services.

Correctional Specialist11/2011 to 02/2015Company NameCity, StateReviewed and edited correspondence prior to release and submission for signature. Logged and filed sensitive documents. Coordinated training schedules and filed crucial administrative paperwork. Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities. Conducted internal security checks and distributed meals. Conducted pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections of transport vehicles and equipment.

Education

Basic Marine2011MCRD Parris Island City, State, USA

Marine Combat Training 2012School Of Infantry-EastCity, State, 28542

Criminal Justice 2012Naval Corrections Academy City, StateLaw Enforcement and Justice Administration coursework Coursework in Probation and Parole and Civil Law. Coursework in proper correctional procedures.

Behavioral Health2015Medical Educational Training CommandCity, State, USACoursework in Psychology, Social Work and Counseling. Top 5% of class.

Political Science Campbell UniversityCity, State, USA

PsychologyPark University City, State, USA

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School Attended

MCRD Parris Island
School Of Infantry-East
Naval Corrections Academy
Medical Educational Training Command
Campbell University
Park University

Job Titles Held:

Correctional Counselor
Correctional Specialist

Degrees

Basic Marine 2011
Marine Combat Training 2012
Criminal Justice 2012
Behavioral Health 2015
Political Science
Psychology

Correctional Counselor Resume Example

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