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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Professional Summary
Focused Correctional Officer offering 7-year 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. Hardworking correctional officer skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches. Correctional Officer offering 7-year history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and effective conflict resolution. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts.
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Work History
08/2018 - CurrentCorrectional Officer | State Of South Dakota - Arlington , TX
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Directed activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming and construction projects.
- Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
- Maintained custody and control of 100 inmates housed in Maximum security unit.
- Cleaned prisoner holding areas to prevent spread of disease or infection.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Issued cleaning supplies, comfort items, laundry and all basic meals.
- Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop and inmate housing unit.
- Investigated attempted escapes and conducted searches for escaped inmates.
08/2013 - 08/2018Correctional Officer | State Of South Dakota - Canton , MI
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Directed activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming and construction projects.
- Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
- Maintained custody and control of 168 inmates housed in minimum security unit.
- Cleaned prisoner holding areas to prevent spread of disease or infection.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches.
- Delivered inmates to work sites and returned safely by following protocols.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Led disciplinary hearings and made recommendations for sentencing.
- Issued cleaning supplies, comfort items, laundry and all basic meals.
- Determined and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop and inmate housing unit.
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Resolved many problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Investigated attempted escapes and conducted searches for escaped inmates.
05/2008 - 05/2012United States Army | Department Of Defense - City , STATE
- Performed acceptance testing and measurements on electronic components and assemblies to verify system compliance.
- Conducted semi-routine electronic testing, chronicled data and provided detailed reports to engineering team.
- Fixed circuit boards and wire harness problems using schematics, wiring diagrams and testing instruments.
- Reviewed and interpreted technical documents, including service manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams and blueprints.
- Improved production by studying and applying build and test applications.
- Assembled electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
- Tested various types of electronic equipment using microscopes, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, voltage calibrators, spectrum analyzers and other laboratory instruments.
- Used diagnostic and testing processes in collaboration with product engineers to identify, define and solve development issues.
- Inspected systems, diagnosed problems and developed optimal solutions.
- Completed proactive maintenance and repair actions to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Installed electrical and electronic components and assemblies.
- Troubleshot avionic systems and restored lab simulator functionality in event of failure or component discrepancies.
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas and other pieces.
- Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover any malfunctions.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
- Tested various types of communications equipment using microscopes, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, voltage calibrators, spectrum analyzers and other laboratory instruments.
- Installed new wiring and connections to complete connections and bypass cable faults.
- Evaluated systems to identify and locate system malfunctions using visual, manual and computer-assisted diagnostic approaches.
- Developed and implemented effective tracking and monitoring systems to enhance overall production efficiency and reduce operating costs.
- Created detailed estimates and accurate work order documentation, factoring in labor costs and materials needed to successfully complete high-quality work.
- Responded to problems with processing and production equipment and completed timely repairs.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Education
05/2004Cambridge High School, CityHigh School Diploma:
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School Attended
- Cambridge High School
Job Titles Held:
- Correctional Officer
- United States Army
Degrees
- High School Diploma :
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