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CORRECTIONS OFFICER
Professional Summary

Resourceful and dedicated Corrections Officer with motivational leadership, training and employee supervision experience. 16 years in corrections and law enforcement. Focused Correctional Officer offering 16-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 16-year industry history. Safety-oriented Correctional Officer with more than 16 years in maximum and medium security facilities. Extensively trained in defensive tactics and suicide prevention.16

Work History
Collin County Sheriffs Office- Corrections Officer
McKinney, TX 08/2004 - 09/2020
  • Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
  • Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
  • Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
  • Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
  • Streamlined operational efficiencies by effectively maintaining daily shift activity logs.
  • Arranged daily schedules for prisoners, including library visits, work assignments, family visits and counseling appointments.
  • Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
  • Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
  • Automated document flow by ensuring log books and medical files were maintained with 100% accuracy.
Fisher Control- Assembly Worker
Mckinney, TX01/1994 - 01/2004
  • Applied blank labels to devices, packaged and sealed items before sending for quality review.
  • Followed detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures.
  • Visually inspected devices for defects and placed defective items into reject bin.
  • Installed protective devices such as bracing, padding, or strapping to prevent shifting or damage during shipping.
  • Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.ass
  • Followed outlined specifications to implement effective assembly plans.
  • Set up and tested monitors and calculators and recorded test data per engineering and quality specifications.
  • Repainted and precisely touched-up components and assemblies.
  • Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools for proper functionality.
  • Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.
  • Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
  • Built containers and pack parts in accordance with detailed packing specifications.
  • Verified part Numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers.
  • Sampled and tested final products to check conformance with production tolerances.
  • Correctly and safely used variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.
  • Kept work areas clean by removing trash and debris and organizing all tools in preparation for next shift.
  • Sealed and wired valves and created and attached nameplates.
  • Disassembled, reassembled and corrected changeover.
It'll Do Club- Bartender
Farmersville, TX05/1989 - 08/1990
  • Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers.
  • Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
  • Developed unique drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Kept accurate inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine and bar supplies.
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas fresh and clean.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
Skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Inmate behavior modification tactics
  • Search and seizure procedures
  • Suicide prevention training
  • Correctional facility procedures
  • Central and pod control
  • Restraint Techniques
  • Visitation Guidelines Understanding
  • Inmate Management
  • Safety and Security
  • Emergency Response
  • File and records management
  • Self-defense techniques
Education
Bland High SchoolMerit, TX05/1987High School Diploma
  • Graduated in Top 3% of Class
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Collin County Sheriffs Office
  • Fisher Control
  • It'll Do Club

School Attended

  • Bland High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Corrections Officer
  • Assembly Worker
  • Bartender

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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