BARRIEL COLEMAN
Louisville,KY
Summary
Dedicated Correctional Officer with strong skills in emergency response, incident reporting, and facility inspections. Proven ability to maintain safety and order while effectively supervising inmate activities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Kentucky Department of Corrections
LAGRANGE KY, Kentucky
07.2016 - 04.2026
- Supervised inmate activities and maintained safety within assigned housing units.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to ensure security and compliance standards.
- Managed inmate behavior through conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
- Documented incident reports and maintained accurate logs for daily operations.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and support staff during emergencies and incidents.
- Implemented security protocols to prevent contraband entry into the facility.
- Trained new officers on policies, procedures, and emergency response protocols.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Engaged with inmates to promote rehabilitation and positive behavior changes.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Administered first aid due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Served as liaison between families of inmates ensuring they were kept informed about their loved ones' progress in custody.
- Provided guidance and counseling services to help inmates adjust to their new environment and develop life skills needed upon release from prison.
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
- Participated in the development and implementation of escape prevention plans and emergency evacuation procedures.
- Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and court personnel regarding inmate transportation and legal proceedings.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
Education
High School Diploma -
Butler Traditional High School
Louisville, KY05-2002
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- Security protocols
- Crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Emergency preparedness
- Incident reporting
- Facility inspections
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Kentucky Department of Corrections
07.2016 - 04.2026
High School Diploma -
Butler Traditional High School