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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Summary

Approachable Corrections Officer focuses primarily on maintaining peace, security and safety. Oversaw congested corrections centers and prison systems over more than 5 months to maintain peaceful environment. Compassionate approach to overseeing inmate visits, telephone calls, work and dining.

Skills
  • Armory and key control
  • Booking procedures
  • Occupational hazards and safety precautions
  • Behavioral disorders familiarity
  • File and record maintenance
  • Non-violent intervention
  • State and federal laws knowledge
  • Trained in defensive tactics
  • Ethical standards of conduct
  • Excellent problem solver
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
  • Restraint techniques
  • Visitation guidelines understanding
  • Evidence preservation
  • Inmate rights
  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Crisis management
  • Strategic planning and organization
  • Safety
  • Observation
  • Criminal Justice
Experience
Correctional Officer|Johnson County Corrections Center - Cleburne, TX|01/2021 - Current
  • Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
  • Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
  • Maintained communications with staff and inmate body to maintain safe, effective prison environment.
  • Safely transported inmates to and from work sites.
  • Maintained correct physical head count at all times.
  • Maintained records and logs of man hours, materials and equipment used.
  • Observed and directed inmates during recreation, visits, telephone and shower time.
  • Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
  • Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
  • Transported inmates to and from work sites with optimal security procedures.
  • Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
  • Conducted internal security checks to ascertain inmate safety.
  • Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
  • Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
  • Assigned inmates to open and appropriate housing units.
  • Maintained clear and open communications with all facility areas to support efficient and safe operations.
  • Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
  • Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being over those detained.
  • Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
  • Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
  • Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
  • Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
  • Promoted rehabilitation of offenders and maintained safety of staff and residents.
Correctional Officer III|Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Huntsville, TX|09/2020 - 12/2020
  • Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
  • Maintained correct physical head count at all times.
  • Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
  • Safely transported inmates to and from work sites.
  • Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
  • Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
  • Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
  • Promoted rehabilitation of offenders and maintained safety of staff and residents.
  • Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
  • Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of the Walls Unit facility.
  • Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being over those detained.
  • Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
  • Maintained communications with staff and inmate body to maintain safe, effective prison environment.
  • Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
  • Observed and directed inmates during recreation, visits, telephone and shower time.
  • Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
  • Assigned inmates to open and appropriate housing units.
  • Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
  • Conducted internal security checks to ascertain inmate safety.
  • Maintained clear and open communications with all facility areas to support efficient and safe operations.
  • Maintained records and logs of man hours, materials and equipment used.
Self Checkout Host|Walmart - Beeville, TX|01/2020 - 05/2021
  • Offered friendly greetings and assistance to incoming customers.
  • Provided assistance to front-line cashiers during busy time periods.
  • Maintained safe and professional entry areas for positive appeal to every customer.
  • Looked in carts and bags to check merchandise against receipts.
  • Watched entering and leaving guests for suspicious behavior.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and added to shelves in accordance with planograms and stock rotation policies.
  • Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit, and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
  • Distributed new merchandise efficiently to different departments.
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
  • Resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
  • Scanned items quickly to keep lines moving and reduce overall wait time.
  • Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
  • Kept check-out areas clean, organized, and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
  • Stayed up to date on current item discounts to support promotions.
  • Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers and maintain satisfaction levels.
  • Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
  • Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
  • Helped customer locate and select appropriate merchandise throughout store.
  • Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
  • Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Properly verified customer identification for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
  • Answered questions about and demonstrated features of diverse merchandise to facilitate customer sales.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
Ranch Hand|B-Pride Dairy - Rio Vista, TX|06/2016 - 08/2020

This was a summer job I worked for the last four years while I was in school.

  • Monitored livestock health and informed ranch manager of issues.
  • Cared for livestock and monitored health and living spaces.
  • Operated ranch equipment for animal care and transport or field irrigation.
  • Maintained equipment with preventive maintenance and repairs.
  • Worked with the owner to determine ranch needs.
  • Applied pesticides and other chemicals to manage plants and insect populations.
  • Monitored grounds and reported damage or issues to the supervisor before making repairs.
  • Followed safety protocols when operating tools and equipment.
Education and Training
Coastal Bend College|Beeville, TXAssociate of Applied Science

I managed to complete 57 credit hours before I had moved back home.

Cleburne High School|Cleburne, TX|05/2018High School Diploma
Activities and Honors

- Can build computers

- Fish

- Workout consistently

- Play sports

Certifications

- Occupational Skills Award Computer Information Technology

- Level 1 Fundamentals of Computer Information Technology

- Level 2 Certificate Computer Information Technology

- Associate of Applied Science Computer Information Technology

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Johnson County Corrections Center
  • Texas Department of Criminal Justice
  • Walmart
  • B-Pride Dairy

School Attended

  • Coastal Bend College
  • Cleburne High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Correctional Officer
  • Correctional Officer III
  • Self Checkout Host
  • Ranch Hand

Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science
    High School Diploma

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