Gary Jones

Correctional Officer

Department of Corrections

Burgaw, North Carolina

08.2008 - 07.2024

Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
Escorted inmates within the facility, including to and from cells, medical appointments, and recreational activities.
Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates concerning violations of policy or procedure observed during shift changes.
Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
Facilitated communication between inmates and facility staff, including relaying requests and grievances.
Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors.
Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
Monitored conduct of prisoners in housing unit or during work or recreational activities to prevent escape or violence.
Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
Trained new correctional officers on facility procedures, safety protocols, and the ethical treatment of inmates.
Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
Inspected cells and other areas for contraband and safety hazards.
Conducted searches of inmates and visitors to prevent the smuggling of contraband.
Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
Searched prisoners and vehicles and conducted shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband.
Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Correctional Officer

Education

Master of Divinity -

Batchelor of Theology -

Associate of Biblical Studies -

GED -

Skills

Certification

Accomplishments

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Correctional Officer

Master of Divinity -

Batchelor of Theology -

Associate of Biblical Studies -

GED -

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