correctional sergeant resume example with 20+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105
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Summary
I am a seasoned corrections professional with over 20 years experience working within the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. I am assertive and skilled at confidently guiding and monitoring prison inmates to maintain and achieve proper security and order. IĀ can remain calm and confident even in the most adverse and stressful working conditions. I am highly motivated, resourceful, accomplished, and dedicated with employee supervision, and motivational leadership experience. I have a track record of achievement in providing peace, security, and safety within a correctional facility. Ā I'm able toĀ adapt management styles to suit varying personality types. I am a persuasive leader able to generate respect and compliance from staff and inmates.
Highlights
Excellent problem solver
First aid and CPR certified
Ethical standards of conduct
Proven leadership and team-building abilities.
Experience with navigating SOMS and ERMS
Experience with EXCEL
Highly motivated and reliable
Education
Solano Community CollegeFairfield , CAExpected in ā ā:Crimminal Justice - GPA:Law Enforcement and Justice Administration coursework
Armijo High SchoolFairfield, CAExpected in 1988 ā āHigh School Diploma:General Education - GPA:
Accomplishments
1996 Completed Basic Correctional Academy.
Worked in Critical Positions such as Central Control where maintaining accurate records of inmate movements is essential and the daily counts of inmates is conducted. Ā Ā
Experience
State Of Indiana - Correctional Sergeant Romney, IN, 02/2011 - Current
Completed or assisted in the completion of Incident Reports (CDCR 837) to document any
crimes or unusual occurrences within the institution (e.g., use of force, death of a person,
major disturbance, etc.) utilizing Strategic Offender Management System (SOMS),
California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 15, Departmental/local operating procedures
(OP), etc., as needed.ā
Ensured housing unit staffs are conducting guard one welfare checks to maintain the
welfare of all inmates housed in Security Housing Unit (SHU), ASU, Psychiatric Services
Unit (PSU) and Medical Unit utilizing frequent tours and inspections, Post Orders,
Departmental/local OP, etc., on a daily basis.ā
Became certified and acted as a Hearing Officer for Administrative 115s in order to
adjudicate Rules Violation Report (CDC 115) utilizing CCR Title 15, etc., as needed.ā
Addressed inmateās issues through the use of Request for Interview, Item, or Services
(CDCR Form 22) and Inmate Appeals (CDCR 602) regarding housing and programming
concerns, etc., in order to resolve the inmateās concerns utilizing Departmental/local OP,
CCR Title 15, etc., on a daily basis.ā
Reviewed staff complaints by conducting fact-finding via inmate appeals/general public to
determine if allegations are substantiated and provide recommendation(s) to
administration/hiring authority utilizing local OP, CCR Title 15, etc., on a daily basis.ā
Ensured Post Orders are updated, completed, and signed to provide guidelines for staff
accountability and knowledge of job functions utilizing frequent tours, inspections, Post
Orders, Departmental/local OP, etc., on a daily basis.Ā Ā
Conducted inspections/tours to ensure staff are alert and diligent in the performance of their
duties and take subsequent action to address deficiencies utilizing good interpersonal
communication skills, staff meetings, OJT, Government Code (GC), MOU, and
Departmental/local OP, etc., on a daily basis.Ā
Provided staff with a comprehensive evaluation of their job performance to ensure they
meet performance expectations utilizing verbal and/or written instructions, personal
observations, Official Personnel File (OPF), IST records, MOU, Departmental/local OP,
etc., as required.
Responded to alarms and/or disturbances to maintain personal safety and institutional
security utilizing correctional awareness, Alarm Response and Use of Force
Policy/Training, Departmental/local OP, etc., as needed.
City Of Santa Ana, Ca - Correctional Officer Santa Ana, CA, 1996 - 02/2011
Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
Applied various restraint devices such as leg restraints, handcuffs, waist restraints, etc., to
inmates to ensure safety and security as required.
Maintained daily inmate documents e.g., roster, housing cards/personal data cards to
ensure consistency and accuracy of program needs.Ā
Provided written and oral instructions/directions to inmates to maintain order as required.Ā
Escorted inmates internally within facility/institution to ensure safety and security as
required.Ā
Performed cell and housing areas inspections for contraband, cell in working order,
breaches of security, and cleanliness e.g., windows, doors, bars, locks to maintain safety
and security by utilizing security check forms as requiredĀ
Performed equipment inventory e.g., keys, tools, weapons for accountability and proper
working condition utilizing inventory sheet and inspection log as required.Ā
Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain the safety and security of personnel and the general public.
Supervised the meal distribution and observed inmates during meals.
Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments.
Supervised inmates during Ā visits, recreation, telephone calls and shower time.
Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
Routinely reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates when needed.Ā
Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and used physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
Maintained correct physical head count at all times.
Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.Ā
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