Ashley Speelman
Adrian,MI
Summary
A Corrections Officer who 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
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Officer E9
Michigan Department of Corrections
Adrian, MI
07.2020 - Current
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations that may arise within the facility.
- Ensured safety and security of inmates within the facility by conducting searches, supervising activities, and maintaining order.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Recognized signs of problems, such as despondency, depression and anger in order to prevent riots or suicides.
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety.
- Maintained communications with staff and inmate body to maintain safe, effective prison environment.
- Intervened during conflicts between inmates, utilizing de-escalation techniques when possible.
- Coordinated with medical staff to ensure timely administration of medications prescribed to inmates.
- Developed rapport with inmates by engaging them in conversation about their interests or providing emotional support during difficult times.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement
Jackson College
Jackson, MI01-2025
Skills
- Security Procedures
- Ethical Standards of Conduct
- Inmate Supervision
- Accountability
- Integrity and Honesty
- Excellent Problem Solver
- Discretion and Confidentiality
- Verbal Communication
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Visitation Guidelines Understanding
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Dependable and Responsible
- Organization
- Stress Tolerance
- Strong Work Ethic
Refrences
- Sergeant M.Saxton 517-265-3900 EXT. 3000 (Immediate supervisor) SaxtonM@michigan.gov
- Sergeant K.Beyer 517-265-3900 EXT. 3000 BeyerK1@michigan.gov (supervisor)
- Corrections Officer M. Alrawashdeh 517-265-3900 (email for extension) AlrawashdehM@michigan.gov
Timeline
Corrections Officer E9
Michigan Department of Corrections
07.2020 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement
Jackson College