Senior Correctional Officer Resume Example Wheeler Correctional Facility

SENIOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

Professional Summary

Skills

Suicide prevention training
Inmate behavior modification tactics
Safety and security enforcement
Conflict resolution skills
Emergency Response
Supervision
First Aid/CPR
Team building

Inmate management
Safety and security
Correctional facility procedures
Weapons training
Problem resolution
Team management
Communications

Work History

Senior Correctional Officer, 09/2017 to Current
Wheeler Correctional Facility – Alamo, GA

Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
Cleaned prisoner holding areas to prevent spread of disease or infection.
Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Directed activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming and construction projects.
Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

Assistant Shift Supervisor, 04/2014 to Current
Coffee Correctiona Facility – Nicholls, GA

Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
Cleaned prisoner holding areas to prevent spread of disease or infection.
Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
Maintained safe and clean work environment while complying and enforcing procedures and regulations.
Observed staff performance, provided detailed instructions and monitored results to meet customer service needs.
Tracked employees' attendance and work hours while monitoring daily projects for efficiency.
Implemented effective policies and procedures to maximize productivity and safety.
Met coverage demands by moving dealers around and reorganizing strategies based on current needs.
Eliminated customer service issues by quickly resolving disputes and correcting problems.

Senior Correctional Officer, 08/2012 to Current
Coffee Correctional Faciltiy – Nicholls, GA

Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with residentoffenders.
Cleaned prisoner holding areas to prevent spread of disease or infection.
Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Directed activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming and construction projects.
Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

Correctional Officer, 09/2010 to Current
Coffee Correctional Facility – Nicholls, GA

Used weapons and physical force to maintain order and discipline among prisoners.
Conducted thorough cell searches to uncover contraband and other materials not allowed at facility.
Performed physical searches such as pat-downs and strip searches.
Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
Used chemical agents, hand restraints and verbal commands to restrain unruly inmates.
Identified facility openings and designated inmates to housing units.
Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
Conducted internal security checks and distributed meals.
Contributed to reduction of suicides by implementing comprehensive suicide prevention program.
Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop and inmate housing unit.
Prepared comprehensive written reports to document inmate disturbances and injuries.
Minimized instances of illegal contraband within facility by [Pat Search]and [Cell search].
Inspected conditions of locks, window bars, doors and gates of correctional facility to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
Maintained correct physical head count at all times.
Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety.
Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Handled visitation and ensured all visitors were properly identified and free of contraband.
Searched inmates and cells for contraband and any illegal items.
Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
Inspected each person to check for weapons or contraband before entering premises.
Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
Carefully monitored inmate attendance at meals and activities, inmate behavior and other behavioral issues.
Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
Inspected facility regularly for security breaches, contraband and unsanitary conditions.
Followed daily routine schedule and took head counts of all inmates in assigned cell block.
Searched prisoners cells and belongs for contraband and weapons.
Identified controlled substances and contraband by conducting comprehensive searches of people and property.
Observed conduct and behavior of detainees to prevent disturbances and escapes.
Patrolled correctional facility to ensure it's clean, secure and maintained.
Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
Observed conduct of inmates and protected from dangers.
Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Enforced all building rules and regulations in government facilities.
Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
Signed in all visitors and completed appropriate visitation log forms.
Periodically inspected facilities for unsanitary conditions and signs of security breaches.
Monitored assigned inmates and controlled operations to reduce internal incidents and rule infractions.
Used defensive tactics and approved non-lethal weapons to subdue resisting subjects.
Supervised inmates daily, including during mealtime and recreational time.
Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.

Education

High School Diploma: 06/1998
Coffee High School - Douglas, GA

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Wheeler Correctional Facility
Coffee Correctiona Facility
Coffee Correctional Faciltiy
Coffee Correctional Facility

School Attended

Coffee High School

Job Titles Held:

Senior Correctional Officer
Assistant Shift Supervisor
Correctional Officer

Degrees

High School Diploma : 06/1998

Senior Correctional Officer Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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