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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Professional Summary

Resourceful and dedicated Correctional Officer with motivational leadership, training and employee supervision experience. Over two years in corrections and law enforcement.

Safety-oriented Correctional Officer with more than two years in maximum and medium security facilities. Extensively trained in defensive tactics and suicide prevention.

Focused Correctional Officer offering two -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 two-year industry history.

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 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.

Correctional Officer offering two -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.

Enthusiastic Shift leader eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of sales and customer service and training in retail. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in paper management as well as import and export procedures.

Experienced Shift leader with over two years of experience in retail. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Skills
  • Search and Seizure Procedures
  • Safety and Security Enforcement
  • Safety and Security
  • Restraint Techniques
  • Inmate Management
  • Correctional Facility Procedures
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Self-Defense Techniques
  • Criminal laws
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Continuing education
  • Weapons training
  • Relationship building and management
  • Firearm operations trained
Work History
Correctional Officer, 07/2019 to Current
Gadsden Correctional Facility – Quincy , FL
  • Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
  • Directed activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming and construction projects.
  • Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
  • Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
  • Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
  • Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
  • Created and maintained arrest files on all inmates processed through jail.
  • Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
  • 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.
  • Delivered inmates to work sites and returned safely by following protocols.
  • Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
  • Led intake and processing of inmates by handling paperwork, searches, interviews and fingerprinting.
  • Identified facility openings and designated inmates to housing units.
  • Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
  • Addressed inquiries from general public, other staff, inmates and visitors to resolve concerns.
  • Maintained custody and control of over 1200 inmates housed in minimum security unit.
Package Handler, 12/2018 to 06/2020
UPS – Tallahassee, FL
  • Sorted items according to its destination.
  • Assembled, sealed and loaded packages into correct trucks.
  • Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
  • Coordinated daily work strategies, following oral and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
Shift Leader, 08/2016 to 06/2018
Dunkin' Donuts – Tallahassee, FL
  • Completed logs and reports to document detailed information, including information on production, spoilage and departmental maintenance needs.
  • Prepared, calibrated and monitored production machinery to maintain optimal production levels and consistently achieve daily targets.
  • Maintained spotless restrooms and break rooms with detail-oriented approach and consistent attention.
  • Washed down facility walls, floors and doors regularly with cleaning solutions and sprayers.
  • Attended to building parking lots and grounds each day to keep outside areas clean and neat.
  • Fielded customer questions regarding available merchandise, sales, current prices and upcoming company changes.
  • Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted repeat customers and improved sales.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Preserved revenue streams by utilizing strong communication and negotiation skills, offering refunds as last resort to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Achieved and consistently exceeded revenue quota through product and service promotion during routine calls.
Education
Biology : General , 08/2010
Florida A&M University - Tallahassee, FL

Bachelors in Bilogy with a minor in Chemistry

Certifications
  • Correctional Officer , Management Training Corporation - 01-08-2020
  • Firearms, Defensive Tactics, First Aid Training - 01/08/2020
  • Licensed Correctional Officer - 01/08/2020
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Gadsden Correctional Facility
  • UPS
  • Dunkin' Donuts

School Attended

  • Florida A&M University

Job Titles Held:

  • Correctional Officer
  • Package Handler
  • Shift Leader

Degrees

  • Biology : General , 08/2010

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