Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining the highest level of safety and security and order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over 8 year industry history.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
05.2015 - Current
All duties and tasks listed below are current and ongoing due to me being employed currently by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Reporting for duty from 2pm till 10pm, for a complete shift of 8 hours, for a complete work week of 40 hours.
Complete yearly training training to maintain compliance with laws, rules, and regulations pursuant to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Departmental Operations Manual
Trainings include but not limited to effective communication, ethics, motor vehicle accident procedures, information security awareness, rehabilitation, fire safety, incident command system, durable medical equipment, EEO sexual harassment prevention, use of chemical agents, social media policy training working with transgender inmates, applying restraints, basic security, carrying off duty firearms, security threat groups, firearms qualification, holding cell procedures, stryker gurney, staff suicide prevention.
Yearly qualification in the Ruger model Mini-14, Glock model 22, Penn Arms 40mm launcher.
Quarterly qualification in the Ruger model Mini-14, and Penn Arms 40mm launcher.
Search cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
Administered drug tests to inmates.
Lot Porter
Desert Auto Plaza
09.2014 - 04.2015
Communicated with service team and other staff to assist customers.
Maintained physical appearance of lot to attract customers to business.
Communicated with coworkers and managers about completed duties.
Enhanced intake process by greeting and assisting customers promptly.
Conducted regular spot checks to verify appropriate and safe parking of all vehicles.
Kept facilities clean, neat, and organized to give areas professional and fresh appeal.
Parked and retrieved vehicles to enhance efficient use of parking space.
Followed safety protocols for personal, guest and automobile safety.
Parked and retrieved cars according to customer needs.
Escorted drivers to vehicles and helped load or carry large items.
Prepared and submitted reports to document activities and revenue.
Resolved customer disputes and complaints regarding parking and other issues to enhance satisfaction.
Removed safety hazards, soiled items, and trash from customer areas.
Performed oil changes, tire rotation's, muli point vehicle inspections, used oil disposal.
Police Cadet
California Highway Patrol
09.2014 - 09.2014
Conducted cadet intake procedures.
Conducted physical training.
Lot Porter
Desert Auto Plaza
04.2010 - 09.2014
Communicated with service team and other staff to assist customers.
Maintained physical appearance of lot to attract customers to business.
Communicated with coworkers and managers about completed duties.
Enhanced intake process by greeting and assisting customers promptly.
Conducted regular spot checks to verify appropriate and safe parking of all vehicles.
Kept facilities clean, neat, and organized to give areas professional and fresh appeal.
Parked and retrieved vehicles to enhance efficient use of parking space.
Followed safety protocols for personal, guest and automobile safety.
Parked and retrieved cars according to customer needs.
Escorted drivers to vehicles and helped load or carry large items.
Prepared and submitted reports to document activities and revenue.
Resolved customer disputes and complaints regarding parking and other issues to enhance satisfaction.
Removed safety hazards, soiled items, and trash from customer areas.
Performed oil changes, tire rotation's, muli point vehicle inspections, used oil disposal.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Imperial Valley College
380 E Aten Rd, Imperial, CA 92251
High School Diploma -
Central Union High School
1001 W Brighton Ave, El Centro, CA 92243
05.2011
Skills
Contraband Seizure
Crime Prevention
Facility Security
Emergency Response
Inmate Monitoring
Crisis Management
Prisoner Transport
Evidence Preservation
Surveillance
Records Management
Self-Defense Techniques
Relationship Building and Management
Mentorship
Timeline
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California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
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