Alex Cockrell
Front Royal,VA
Summary
Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols. Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining 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 a year industry history. Hardworking skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches. Correctional Officer offer a year history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts. Committed Correctional Officer with passion for criminal justice. Experienced in maximum and medium security locations. Extensively trained in suicide prevention and defensive tactical techniques. Focused Correctional Officer offering 1-year history of monitoring high-volume correctional facilities to maintain safety and order. Extensive experience in inmate restraints and searches. Proven success enforcing facility policies and reducing inmate altercations. Safety-oriented Correctional Officer with more than years in maximum and medium security facilities. Extensively trained in defensive tactics and suicide prevention. Resourceful and dedicated Correctional Officer with motivational leadership, training and employee supervision experience. 1 years in corrections and law enforcement.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
NRADC
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Facilitated rehabilitation programs for inmates, promoting positive behavioral changes and reducing recidivism rates.
- Supported mental health initiatives for inmates by connecting them with appropriate resources and services within the facility.
- Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- 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.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warren County High School
Front Royal, VA06.2020
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Records Management
- Facility Security
- Contraband Seizure
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Observation
- Search and seizure procedures
- State and federal laws knowledge
- Safety and security enforcement
- Safety
- Weapons training
- Criminal Justice
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Restraint Techniques
- Gang Awareness
- Behavior Modification
- Firearm Safety
- Activity Supervision
- Incident Reporting
- Public Safety
- Courtroom Practices
- First Aid Certification
Certification
CPR Certification
First Aide Certification
Guard Card
Drivers License
Timeline
Correctional Officer
NRADC
07.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Warren County High School