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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Summary

Seasoned Corrections Officer with over 5 years experience brings calm, confident presence to in-regional jail interactions. Safety-focused approach to managing inmate interactions and activity. Compassionate supervision over areas such as recreation, visiting, work and food consumption. Detail-oriented approach to handling adverse and stressful working conditions.

Skills
  • Evidence preservation
  • Restraint techniques
  • Armory and key control
  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
  • Visitation guidelines understanding
  • Trained in defensive tactics
  • Behavioral disorders familiarity
  • Inmate rights
  • Crisis management
  • Non-violent intervention
  • Occupational hazards and safety precautions
  • Strategic planning and organization
  • Ethical standards of conduct
  • State and federal laws knowledge
  • Excellent problem solver
  • Mentorship
  • Product Knowledge
  • Safety
  • Criminal Justice
  • Negotiation
  • CCTV monitoring
  • Observation
Experience
Correctional Officer / Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center - Winchester, VA09/2015 - Current
  • Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
  • Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
  • Transported inmates to and from personal appointments, including medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
  • Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
  • Maintained clear and open communications with all facility areas to support efficient and safe operations.
  • Completed Safety protocols during emergency situations.
  • Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
  • Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
  • Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
  • Maintained correct physical head count at all times.
  • Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
  • Maintained communications with staff and inmate body to maintain safe, effective prison environment.
  • Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
  • Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
  • Assigned inmates to open and appropriate housing units.
  • Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
  • Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
  • Promoted rehabilitation of offenders and maintained safety of staff and residents.
  • Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being over those detained.
  • Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
  • Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
  • Promoted safety, order and functionality of NRADC facility.
  • Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of NRADC facility.
  • Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
  • Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.
  • Maintained records and logs of man hours, materials and equipment used.
  • Conducted internal security checks to ascertain inmate safety.
  • Observed and directed inmates during recreation, visits, telephone and shower time.
Operator / Sherwin-Williams - Fernley, NV10/2014 - 04/2015
  • Maintained correct temperature, levels and pressures on process systems and equipment.
  • Practiced safe lockout-tagout procedures to prevent injury to personnel during maintenance procedures.
  • Received and processed written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
  • Cleaned and lubricated equipment on regular schedules to maintain life of machinery and achieve consistent operations.
  • Collected oil, water and electrolyte samples to complete laboratory testing.
  • Reviewed documentation and work order requirements.
  • Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
Fulfillment Supervisor / JLH Inc. - Sparks, NV06/2009 - 09/2014
  • Coordinated with other associates on day-to-day work activities to drive productivity and achieve operational objectives.
  • Scheduled staffing, equipment and space utilization to fulfill production goals during both peak and non-peak periods.
  • Maintained working order of facility equipment by coordinating repairs, ordering new equipment and retiring outdated equipment.
  • Verified all items were matched to sales checks correctly for packing and shipment at close of each day.
  • Utilized shipping system software to verify all necessary files were uploaded to shipping delivery service.
  • Assisted in the picking and loading process as required by business needs by efficiently picking and assembling orders.
  • Coordinated with store manager on inventory purchases, updates and replacements.
  • Oversaw efficient loading and unloading of trucks and trailers to meet tight daily schedules.
  • Worked with dispatchers and outbound production team to enhance service delivery for customers.
  • Checked in and posted orders from hubs and vendors.
  • Maintained accurate inventory accounts through good recordkeeping practices and regular counts.
  • Established and enforced picking goals for each area and zone.
  • Adhered to company audit rules during inventory counts with 100% accuracy.
  • Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
  • Oversaw shipping and receiving activities, accomplishing customer pick rate of 100% by monitoring zone separation.
  • Managed day-to-day shipping and receiving, typically overseeing more than 200 packages in 24-hour period.
  • Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times.
Education and Training
Berkeley Springs High School - Berkeley Springs, WV06/1990High School Diploma
Accomplishments
  • Completed extensive crisis prevention and intervention training programs.
  • Completed and Certified Field Training Officer.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center
  • Sherwin-Williams
  • JLH Inc.

School Attended

  • Berkeley Springs High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Correctional Officer
  • Operator
  • Fulfillment Supervisor

Degrees

  • Berkeley Springs High School - Berkeley Springs, WV 06/1990 High School Diploma

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