Ashley Bridgewater
Tawas City,MI
Summary
Corrections Officer brings calm, confident presence to in-prison interactions. Safety-focused approach to managing inmate interactions and activity. Compassionate supervision over areas such as recreation, visiting, work and food consumption. Detail-oriented approach to handling adverse and stressful working conditions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Officer Trainee
Iosco County Sheriff's Office
Tawas City, MI
10.2021 - Current
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
Enlisted Soldier
Michigan Army National Guard
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
02.2020 - Current
- Worked in small groups to accomplish complex goals within tight deadlines and standards.
- Displayed leadership in accomplishing assignments and learning new skills.
- Cultivated excellent worth ethic, dedication to duty and timeliness in work actions.
- Followed orders and carried out mission directives with professionalism and compassion despite chaotic and emotionally stressful circumstances.
- Maintained orderly, clean and fully repaired personal equipment.
- Responded immediately to routine and critical accidents, incidents and other emergencies.
- Managed unit documentation according to strict Army standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alpena High School
Alpena, MI05.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Alpena Community College
Alpena, MISkills
- Non-Violent Intervention
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Restraint Techniques
- Excellent Problem Solver
- Positive Attitude
- Critical Thinking
- Equipment Maintenance
- Buddy Care and First Aid
- Physical Fitness
- Willingness to Learn
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Strong Work Ethic
Timeline
Corrections Officer Trainee
Iosco County Sheriff's Office
10.2021 - Current
Enlisted Soldier
Michigan Army National Guard
02.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Alpena High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Alpena Community College