Correctional Officer Resume Example

Safety-oriented Correctional Officer with more than 23 years in maximum and medium security facilities. Extensively trained in defensive tactics and suicide prevention. Focused Correctional Officer offering 23-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. Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over 23-year industry history. Resourceful and dedicated C.O with motivational leadership, training and employee supervision experience. 23 years in corrections and law enforcement. Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols. Youth Counselor skilled in mentoring and guiding youth struggling with behavioral and mental health disorders, as well as pending criminal cases. Strong knowledge of crisis intervention and suicide prevention tactics. Ambitious C.O with 23 years of hands-on experience verifying transaction information, obtaining payment authorizations and scheduling and preparing disbursements. First-rate expert at customer communication, data entry and organization. Diligent and meticulous professional commended for quickly and accurately learning new procedures. Enthusiastic C.O. eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Policies and Proceduresand training in Human Behavior and Motivation. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in all work assigned.

• Seized [Numerous] weapons during random cell searches.
• Routinely supervised more than 1200 detainee inmates.
• Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
• Supervised team of numerous staff members.

Owner and Instructor of Tiger Eye TKD in Fort Dodge. Have taught students from 6 to 62 years of age. Have achieved rank of 4 th Degree Black Belt.