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CORRECTIONS OFFICER
Summary

I am a seasoned, resourceful Correctional Officer familiar with problem-solving and crisis-management techniques necessary to effectively navigate the prison environment. Detailed supervision for day-to-day inmate interactions. Safety-focused dedication with results-oriented planning and protocol establishment to maintain safety for all. Dedicated and hardworking professional with over 6 years of experience. Skilled in team leadership, training, and development, as well as development and implementation of many programs and protocols. Offering the ability to work both independently and as a collaborative member of the team to improve processes and meet organizational goals.

Skills
  • Inventory
  • Mark
  • Mail
  • Organizing
  • Receiving
  • Ethical standards of conduct
  • Excellent problem solver
  • Restraint techniques
  • Armory and key control
  • Occupational hazards and safety precautions
  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Trained in defensive tactics
  • File and record maintenance
  • Non-violent intervention
  • Evidence preservation
  • Product Knowledge
  • Safety
  • Observation
  • Using hand tools
  • Sowing grass seed
  • Landscape equipment knowledge
  • Shoveling snow from walkways
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Landscape maintenance
Experience
Company Name | City, StateCorrections Officer02/2015 - Current
  • Northampton county prison I am a corrections officer within in the Northampton County Prison dealing with inmates and authority figures in my day to day interactions.
  • I have also dealt with operations in the control room.
  • Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being over those detained.
  • Operated communication systems, including telephones, switchboards, intercoms and two-way radios to effectively communicate with other personnel.
  • Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of the facility.
  • Conducted thorough cell searches to uncover contraband and other materials not allowed at facility.
  • Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
Company Name | City, StateElections Technician09/2020 - 12/2020
  • Oversaw election proceedings to maintain impartiality and fairness and assisted voters with adequate information.
  • Answered questions and fulfilled requests with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Proofread documents carefully to check accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.
  • Facilitated communication through effective management of incoming correspondences, including phone calls, emails and letters.
  • Sorted and distributed incoming mail, dispersing to appropriate departments and personnel.
  • Addressed questions and concerns from general public, resolving problems promptly to promote community satisfaction.
Company Name | City, StateLawn Care Worker06/2015 - 10/2019
  • Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
  • Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
  • Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
  • Arranged shrubs and flowers to create landscape effects.
  • Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
Company Name | City, StateMail Clerk12/2012 - 11/2014
  • Mail stockman, cigna I received this temporary position through Allied Personal Services.
  • While at this position I oversaw organizing and distributing mail to the employees in the building.
  • Also I prepared mail to be processed and shipped to other locations.
  • Operated mail processing equipment and manually sorted mail.
  • Reordered supplies when stock ran low to maintain necessary levels.
  • Applied appropriate postage to outgoing mail using postage machine or mailing labels.
  • Weighed items using electronic scale to calculate shipping costs.
  • Loaded mail into cart to prepare for interdepartmental delivery route.
  • Scheduled pickups for outgoing parcels with external mail delivery services.
  • Organized and monitored mail supplies and general office supplies for mailroom.
  • Operated photocopier to print, collate and fold documents.
  • Delivered mail by dropping off to recipients within organization.
Company Name | City, StateCOMBAT ENGINEER SPECIALIST05/2010 - 09/2012
  • While in the military I rose through the ranks to become an E4 Specialist with an excellent marksmanship mark.
  • I participated in regular and consistent physical trainings that pushed my body in all ways.
  • I also dealt with different weather elements while on training missions with my fellow teammates.
  • Operated wheeled vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways for support of combat operations
  • Located and neutralized various types of mines and IEDs.
  • Trained and instructed subordinates and supported units on many different training.
  • Assured consistent quality control through development of spreadsheets, item lists and other documents to track materials in company inventory.
Company Name | City, StateClerical Secretary05/2005 - 08/2008
  • Managed multiple calendars and contacts within Microsoft Excel.
  • Fostered productivity by coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
  • Established clear and consistent administrative procedures to minimize errors and avoidable delays.
  • Coordinated communications, including taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients.
  • Maintained organized filing system of paper and electronic documents.
Company Name | City, StateSales Associate/Backroom Associate06/2007 - 07/2007
  • Unloaded incoming trucks and stocked merchandise in correct storage areas.
  • Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
  • Checked online order receipts for customers and retrieved merchandise shipped to store location.
  • Kept stockroom clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
  • Escorted customers to products and pointed out complementary items to boost store sales.
  • Helped customers load bulky and heavy items into vehicles after purchase.
  • Used register system to ring up customer purchases, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Educated customers on product and service offerings.
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
Education and Training
WilsonHigh School diploma2007In high school I was a solid multi-sport student-athlete that competed on the football field, basketball court, as well as, went to districts and states as a thrower in track and field while maintaining passing grades.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | City, StatePolitical Science And Government
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School Attended

  • Wilson
  • East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Job Titles Held:

  • Corrections Officer
  • Elections Technician
  • Lawn Care Worker
  • Mail Clerk
  • COMBAT ENGINEER SPECIALIST
  • Clerical Secretary
  • Sales Associate/Backroom Associate

Degrees

  • High School diploma
    Political Science And Government

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