Aaron Turner
Jenkins,KY
Summary
Focused Correctional Officer with experience in a level six correctional facility to maintain safety and order. Extensive experience in inmate restraints and searches. Proven success enforcing facility policies and reducing inmate altercations.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections
05.2023 - Current
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Porter
American Healthcare LLC
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Communicated with coworkers and managers about completed duties.
- Completed sweeping, mopping, and window-cleaning.
- Cleaned and organized building areas as required.
- Performed cleaning and maintenance duties as directed.
- Stored supplies safely and securely to prevent theft and damage.
- Unpacked and stored deliveries in proper locations for orderly, accessible supplies.
- Maintained building exteriors for professional, clean presentation standards.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
- Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
Education
No Degree - Health Sciences
Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VAHigh School Diploma -
Ervington High School
McClure, VA05-2008
Skills
- Inmate monitoring
- Tower surveillance
- Belongings inspection
- First aid and CPR certified
- Search and seize procedures
- Conflict resolution skills
- Firearms proficiency
- Self-defense tactics
- Self-defense techniques
- Excellent problem solver
- Safety and security enforcement
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Contraband detection
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Ethical standards of conduct
- Correctional facility procedures
- Weapons training
- Search and seizure procedures
- Radio communication
- Observation
- Contraband inspections
- Central and pod control
- Firearm operations trained
- Regulation compliance
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections
05.2023 - Current
Porter
American Healthcare LLC
08.2019 - 05.2023
No Degree - Health Sciences
Mountain Empire Community College
High School Diploma -
Ervington High School
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