Ariel Akins
Madison,US
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.
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations.
Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving. Proven track record of maintaining efficient office operations. Expertise in scheduling and coordinating meetings, managing travel and expense reports, and transcribing minutes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Hamilton Correctional Institution
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Supported mental health initiatives for inmates by connecting them with appropriate resources and services within the facility.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
Correctional Officer
Madison Correctional Institution
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Supported mental health initiatives for inmates by connecting them with appropriate resources and services within the facility.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
Costa Enterprises Mcdonald's
Shift Leader/Manager
05.2020 - 10.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Managing staff: Assigning tasks to team members based on their skills and availability, and ensuring they are adequately resourced
- Scheduling: Creating and adjusting schedules to ensure staff have the breaks they are entitled to.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Madison Preparatory Charter High School
Madison, FL05.2022
Skills
- Surveillance
- Inmate Supervision
- Safety and security enforcement
- Self-defense techniques
- Records Management
- Policy Enforcement
- Correctional facility procedures
- Staff Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Professional Demeanor
- Office Management
- Microsoft Office
- Payroll Administration
Affiliations
- Eastern Star Freemason
Certification
- Certified Correctional Officer, Florida Department of Corrections - 2022-Present
Reading & Writing
- Currently writing a Urban book
- Love to read in my free time
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Hamilton Correctional Institution
08.2023 - 07.2024
Correctional Officer
Madison Correctional Institution
07.2022 - 10.2023
Costa Enterprises Mcdonald's
Shift Leader/Manager
05.2020 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
James Madison Preparatory Charter High School
- Certified Correctional Officer, Florida Department of Corrections - 2022-Present
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