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SENIOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Professional Summary
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Work History
Senior Correctional Officer, 09/2017 to Current
Corecivic – Beech Bluff , TN
Corecivic – Beech Bluff , TN
- 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
Geo Group Inc. – Hartford , CT
Geo Group Inc. – Hartford , CT
- 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
Corecivic – Belen , NM
Corecivic – Belen , NM
- 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.
Correctional Officer, 09/2010 to Current
Walworth County Judicial Center – Elkhorn , WI
Walworth County Judicial Center – Elkhorn , WI
- 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 - City
Coffee High School - City
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School Attended
- Coffee High School
Job Titles Held:
- Senior Correctional Officer
- Assistant Shift Supervisor
- Correctional Officer
Degrees
- High School Diploma : 06/1998
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