Correctional Officer III Resume Example

Central Processing Unit, Receiving and Discharge Duties, Intake and Admission Duties, Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities, Observed and Directed inmates during recreation, visits, telephone and shower time. Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.

• Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of [Type] facility.
• Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
• Maintained communications with staff and inmate body to maintain safe, effective prison environment.
• Conducted internal security checks to ascertain inmate safety.
• Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
• Verified warrants, conducted searches and fingerprinted inmates.
• Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
• Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
• Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
• Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
• Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being over those detained.
• Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
• Maintained clear and open communications with all facility areas to support efficient and safe operations.
• Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.
• Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
• Promoted rehabilitation of offenders and maintained safety of staff and residents.
• Maintained correct physical head count at all times.
• 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.
• Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
• Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
• Maintained daily logs of shift activity.