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DETENTION OFFICER
Summary
Hardworking, Resourceful and ethical Correctional Officer who believes that implementing firm, clear guidelines and adopting an attitude of understanding generates a more peaceful facility environment for all involved. Committed to maintaining order and enforcing rules and regulations within the facility. Dedicated to improving all aspects of this facility, using the experience I've gained during my time here, working numerous assignments. As well as drawing on my previous leadership, training and employee supervision experience. Skills Correctional facility procedures knowledge Staff training/development Safety and security-oriented Employee scheduling Conflict resolution skills Efficient multi-tasker Problem solving skills Customer service-oriented Central and pod control Organized Strong interpersonal skills Exceptional interpersonal communication
Experience
Forsyth County, North CarolinaWinston Salem , NCDetention Officer05/2011 to 03/2013
- Maintained the custody and control of numerous inmates housed in various security levels and units.
- Worked in numerous posts and assignments, while rotating back and forth from days to nights, obtaining as much experience as possible.
- Participated in disciplinary hearings and made recommendations for sentencing.
- Established healthy relationships and maintained professional boundaries with resident offenders in the institution.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Searched the building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Issued cleaning supplies, comfort items, laundry and all basic meals.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Responded to inquiries from the public, other staff, inmates and visitors.
- Made regular sanitation and maintenance checks of dorms and reported results to appropriate personnel.
- Observed behavior of inmates individually and in groups.
Ardent Health ServicesHenderson , TXSecurity Officer12/2009 to 03/2013
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
- Detected suspicious activities and watched for criminal acts and rule infractions.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors.
- Circulated among visitors, patrons and employees to preserve order and protect property.
- Wrote reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual occurrences.
- Monitored and reported suspicious activities to local authorities.
- Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.
- Denied entrance to the building to unauthorized persons.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify the cause of errors and defects.
- Screened all passengers, crew members and employees for weapons and contraband.
- Performed surveillance of suspects using binoculars, cameras and camcorders.
U.S. Security And AssociatesCity , STATESecurity Officer/Site Supervisor11/2004 to 11/2009
- Drafted security operating procedures and training materials for the human resources department.
- Monitored and evaluated unit performance on key security issues, recommending corrective action programs where appropriate.
- Oversaw staff timekeeping entries and reports through as well as payroll management documentation.
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new procedures.
- Hired and trained new members of staff.
- Extensively trained new and existing employees.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions for new employees.
- Administered performance reviews to evaluate each participant's progress.
- Denied entrance to the building to unauthorized persons.
- Monitored central alarm system for fire, intrusion, and duress alarms and responded when needed.
- Secured all doors in the office and main building after hours.
- Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.
- Monitored and reported suspicious activities to local authorities.
- Wrote reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual occurrences.
- Circulated among visitors, patrons and employees to preserve order and protect property.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors.
- Detected suspicious activities and watched for criminal acts and rule infractions.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
Grand Strand Regional Medical CenterCity , STATESecurity Officer/Shift Supervisor/Psychiatric Observation11/2004 to 10/2011
- Responsible for staffing, and assigning personnel throughout designated shifts and posts.
- Observed individuals assigned to psychiatric patient watch, for various reasons (detox,behavioral,mental evaluations).
- Detected suspicious activities and watched for criminal acts and rule infractions.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors.
- Circulated among visitors, patrons and employees to preserve order and protect property.
- Wrote reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual occurrences.
- Monitored and reported suspicious activities to local authorities.
- Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.
- Monitored central alarm system for fire, intrusion, and duress alarms and responded when needed Denied entrance to the building to unauthorized persons.
- Secured all doors in the office and main building after hours.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify the cause of errors and defects.
Education
High School Diploma1 1991Pocono Mountain High School, City, State
Skills
basic, documentation, doors, forms, forth, funds, human resources, materials, mail, office, weapons, payroll, performance reviews, personnel, cameras, progress, staffing, training materials, tutoring, articles
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School Attended
- Pocono Mountain High School
Job Titles Held:
- Detention Officer
- Security Officer
- Security Officer/Site Supervisor
- Security Officer/Shift Supervisor/Psychiatric Observation
Degrees
- High School Diploma 1 1991
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