Correctional Officer Resume Example MUSCOGEE COUNTY SHERIFF's OFFICE

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

Summary

Seasoned professional with 14+ years of experience; able to remain calm and confident even in the most adverse and stressful working conditions. Dedicated and hardworking professional with experience in various positions within the department. Skilled in team leadership, training and development, as well as development and implementation of programs and protocols. Offering ability to work both independently and as collaborative member of team to improve processes and meet organizational goals. Enthusiastic individual with superior skills bringing strong work ethics and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenges.

Skills

Knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing arrests, search and seizure, affidavits and warrants, and all aspects of law enforcement. Knowledge of court procedures and civil processes. Knowledge of criminal arrest warrant procedures. Knowledge of GCIC and NCIC rules and regulations. Skill in interviewing witnesses and interrogating suspects. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others. Skill in planning, organizing, problem solving, and decision making.
Non-violent intervention
Restraint techniques
First aid and CPR certified

Visitation guidelines understanding
Ethical standards of conduct
Inmate rights
Trained in defensive tactics

Experience

Correctional Officer / MUSCOGEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - Columbus, GA08/2006 - 12/2008

Maintains jail security; performs inmate head counts; monitors inmate activities.
Performs booking and prisoner intake activities.
Inventory and storage of inmate property.
Transports inmates to and from appointments and to and from other facilities.
Transports inmates to and from work sites with optimal security procedures.
Administers breath intoxication tests to inmates; testifies in court in regards to breath alcohol tests.
Serves meals and distributes clothing and linens.
Confiscates contraband from inmates.
Provides security for medical clinic personnel as well as all authorized visitors to include educators, legal staff, ministers, and mentors.
Supervised inmates during meals, visits, recreation, telephone calls and shower time.
Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
Attends required training classes quarterly and annually.
Appears in court to testify on behalf of the state.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
Maintained correct physical head count at all times.
Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.
Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
Enforced resident behavior management protocols and wrote incident reports for infractions.

Deputy Sheriff / MUSCOGEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - Columbus, GA12/2008 - Current

Conducted debriefings for arrested subjects to obtain information pertinent to investigations.
Gathered and recorded data including evidence and witness statements for numerous cases.
Drafted numerous incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and various incidents.
Served over 300 civil process documents, including subpoenas, Summons and Complaints, Small claims, Child support orders.
Boosted community safety, performing motor vehicle accident investigations including DUIs and fatal crashes while conducting field sobriety tests at DUI checkpoints.
Increased inmate safety by closely monitoring all activity on jail premises including inmate behavior and hazards.
Stepped in to handle supervisory responsibilities during absences to maintain smooth operations.
Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
Maintained safe and secure environments for court proceedings.

Metro Narcotics Task Force Agent / MUSCOGEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - Columbus, GA02/2016 - 03/2019

Completed comprehensive face-to-face interviews with subject, neighbors, employers, family and friends and generated detailed reports documenting investigative findings.
Shortened criminal investigation lead time, executing operational protocol for criminal and non-criminal violations.
Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved integrity for court hearings.
Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
Ran background checks of individuals to obtain data on character, financial status and personal history.
Conducted multi-jurisdictional investigations to identify and dismantle international drug cartels.
Performed undercover investigations to include infiltrations of drug houses and storage locations, hand to hand transactions while in an undercover capacity.
Execute high risk search warrants to apprehend wanted and or violent offenders.
Identify, remove, and properly handle controlled substances to be kept as evidence for further prosecution of assailants.

Investigator / MUSCOGEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - Columbus, GA03/2019 - Current

Completed comprehensive face-to-face interviews with subject, neighbors, employers, family and friends and generated detailed reports documenting investigative findings.
Shortened criminal investigation lead time, executing operational protocol for criminal and non-criminal violations.
Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved integrity for court hearings.
Testified under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
Ran background checks of individuals to obtain data on character, financial status and personal history.
Conducted multi-jurisdictional investigations to identify and dismantle international drug cartels.
Performed undercover investigations to include infiltrations of drug houses and storage locations, hand to hand transactions while in an undercover capacity.
Execute high risk search warrants to apprehend wanted and or violent offenders.
Identify, remove, and properly handle controlled substances to be kept as evidence for further prosecution of assailants.
Perform welfare checks and provide assistance to the community through Adult Protective Services (APS) that range from elderly abuse, financial fraud, and neglect.
Investigations that include prostitution, sale of controlled substances, theft, possession of firearms.
Recover stolen vehicles, weapons, and personal items.

Education and Training

Carver High School - Columbus, GA05/2003High School Diploma

Accomplishments

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
Ability to meet current requirements set forth in the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act/Peace Officer's Standards and Training Act.

Interests

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: , The Lieutenant or Sergeant assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Languages

Skilled in oral and written communication in English.

Additional Information

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

MUSCOGEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

School Attended

Carver High School

Job Titles Held:

Correctional Officer
Deputy Sheriff
Metro Narcotics Task Force Agent
Investigator

Degrees

Carver High School - Columbus, GA 05/2003 High School Diploma

Correctional Officer Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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