Barry Christmas
Garner,NC
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. Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over Number-year industry history. Hardworking Job Title skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches. Correctional Officer offers Number-year history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts. Focused Correctional Officer offering Number-year history of monitoring high-volume correctional facilities to maintain safety and order. Extensive experience in inmate restraints and searches. Proven success enforcing facility policies and reducing inmate altercations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Department Of Adult Corrections
Raleigh, NC
03.2004 - Current
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Participated in ongoing professional development courses focused on understanding gang dynamics within prison settings to better identify and manage potential threats.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
W.G.Enloe
Raleigh, NC06.1985
Skills
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Policy Enforcement
- Behavior Modification
- Activity Supervision
- Product Knowledge
- Security Procedures
- Central and pod control
- Occupational Hazard Mitigation
- Safety and Security
- Prisoner Transport
- Relationship building and management
- First Aid Certification
- Safety and security enforcement
- Emergency Management
- Inmate Classification
- Firearm operations trained
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- First Aid Training
- Suicide Prevention
- Stress Tolerance
- Search Procedures
- Inmate Supervision
- CCTV Monitoring
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Observation
- Correctional facility procedures
- Gang Awareness
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Conflict Resolution
- Physical Fitness
- Emergency Response
- Self-defense tactics
- Inmate monitoring
- Cell Inspections
- Weapons training
- Surveillance
- Inmate Transport
- Restraint Techniques
- Observation Techniques
- Search and seizure procedures
- Safety
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Department Of Adult Corrections
03.2004 - Current
W.G.Enloe