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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Professional Summary

Focused Correctional Officer offering a history of monitoring high-volume correctional facilities to maintain safety and order. Extensive experience in inmate restraints and searches. Proven success enforcing facility policies and reducing inmate altercations.

Skills
  • Criminal laws
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Inmate behavior modification tactics
  • Visitation Guidelines Understanding
Work History
Correctional Officer, 06/2018 to Current
Colorado Department Of Corrections – Canon City , CO
  • Maintained custody and control of inmates housed in a medium and close security unit.
  • Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
  • Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
  • Investigated attempted escapes and conducted searches for escaped inmates.
  • Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
  • Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
  • Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
  • Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
  • Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
  • Delivered inmates to work sites and returned safely by following protocols.
  • Identified facility openings and designated inmates to housing units.
  • Issued cleaning supplies, comfort items, laundry and all basic meals.
  • Determined and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
  • Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates.
  • Arrested, detained and transported inmates.
Paraprofessional, 11/2015 to Current
Widefield District 2 – Fountain, CO
  • Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation which promoted quicker rollout and delivery.
  • Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Kept classrooms clean by sterilizing and disinfecting toys and surfaces.
  • Observed individual behaviors and suspect actions, and reported issues to supervisory staff.
  • Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Prepared reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
  • Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
  • Created, prepared and executed plans for activities and lessons daily.
  • Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
  • Led reading and arts and crafts lessons.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
  • Assisted in preparing reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Maintained head count and attendance sheets.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
  • Accompanied students to restroom, on field trips, to cafeteria and to playground.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment that was integral to students' needs.
EVS Lead, 01/2017 to 06/2018
Sodexo – Colorado Springs, CO
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Coordinated daily workflow through task prioritization and concise scheduling.
  • Followed proper procedure for regular and biohazardous waste-handling, sharps disposal and linen cleanliness.
  • Used approved cleaning products on various surfaces to reduce bacterial growth and prevent spread of viruses.
  • Dusted all furniture and fixtures thoroughly and carefully.
  • Washed and spot-cleaned files, desktops, office glass, partitions, doors and walls.
  • Maintained specialty spaces such as chemistry laboratories by cleaning with safe solvents.
  • Carried linens, towels, toilet items and cleaning supplies using wheeled cart for maximum efficiency.
  • Performed daily checklists throughout facilities, including cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
  • Applied correct chemical solutions and used proper equipment to avoid damage to floors and fixtures.
  • Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors resulting from ceiling leaks and plumbing problems.
  • Maintained the emergency department, cleaned trauma rooms as needed.
  • Cleaned and sanitized operating rooms.

Education
Associate of Science: Criminal JusticePikes Peak Community College - Colorado Springs, CO
High School DiplomaHarrison High School - Colorado Springs, CO
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Colorado Department Of Corrections
  • Widefield District 2
  • Sodexo

School Attended

  • Pikes Peak Community College
  • Harrison High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Correctional Officer
  • Paraprofessional
  • EVS Lead

Degrees

  • Associate of Science : Criminal Justice
    High School Diploma

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