Ashley Coulson
Miami,USA
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Correctional Officer with experience maintaining safety, security, and order in a high-pressure environment. Proven ability to monitor individuals, manage emergency situations, document critical information accurately, and enforce rules and procedures. Strong multitasking, communication, and observation skills with a commitment to public safety and operational excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
South florida reception center
Miami, FL
05.2023 - Current
- Conduct routine security checks at 30-minute intervals to ensure facility safety, inmate accountability, and compliance with institutional procedures.
- Perform formal inmate counts to verify presence, condition, and well-being of all individuals, maintaining accurate accountability at all times.
- Maintain detailed and accurate logs documenting daily activities, incidents, and observations to support operational transparency and reporting requirements.
- Supervise inmates during external transports, including hospital visits and off-site appointments, ensuring safety, custody, and adherence to strict security protocols.
- Monitor inmates in medical settings, maintaining constant observation to prevent escape, ensure public safety, and respond to emergencies.
- Conduct routine searches of inmate housing units and cells to detect contraband while ensuring compliance with health, hygiene, and property regulations.
- Perform staff and visitor searches to prevent contraband entry and maintain institutional security.
- Manage inmate movement and facility traffic flow, directing individuals to designated areas such as dining, medical (pill line), laundry, and scheduled call-outs.
- Managed dining hall meal distribution by scanning inmate IDs, entering manual IDs when needed, monitoring system alerts, and ensuring accurate tracking of regular and special diet meals.
- Responded to emergency radio calls for assistance, including inmate altercations and other critical incidents, providing immediate backup and ensuring safety and control of the situation.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSkills
- Emergency Response & Incident Coordination
- Radio Communication (Critical Operations)
- Situational Awareness & Decision-Making
- Multitasking in High-Stress Environments
- Report Writing & Documentation
- Public Safety & Security Procedures
- Conflict Management & De-escalation
- Time-Sensitive Communication
- Team Coordination
- Policy & Procedure Compliance
- Strong Work Ethic & Reliability
Accomplishments
- Completed intensive Corrections Academy training, preparing for high-pressure environments requiring strong decision-making and security awareness
- Earned Associate of Arts in Psychology, gaining knowledge in human behavior, conflict resolution, and effective communication
Certification
- Certified Corrections Officer – State of Florida
- First Aid & Emergency Response Training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Correctional Officer
South florida reception center
05.2023 - Current
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Miami Dade College