Dynamic correctional officer with extensive experience at Branchville Correctional Facility, skilled in emergency response and keen observation. Successfully facilitated rehabilitation programs, enhancing inmate behavior and reducing recidivism. Proven ability to maintain safety and security while training new staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and fostering a secure environment.
Detail oriented, able to muti-task and handle interruptions during critical job performances. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Branchville Correctional Facility
02.1989 - 07.2017
Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Facilitated rehabilitation programs for inmates, promoting positive behavioral changes and reducing recidivism rates.
Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
Participated in ongoing professional development courses focused on understanding gang dynamics within prison settings to better identify and manage potential threats.
Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
Monitored surveillance equipment to detect and prevent unauthorized activities.
Streamlined inmate check-in and processing, increasing efficiency.
Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
Machine Operator
Robinson-Nugent Inc
02.1978 - 06.1988
Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.