Benjamin Cohen
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Officer
New York State Department Of Corrections
03.2015 - Current
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
- Oversaw and maintained custody of several inmates in maximum security.
Chef
Ilio DiPaolo's
07.1997 - 03.2015
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Bryant And Stratton College
Getzville, NY05.2009
Skills
- Records Management
- Security Procedures
- Crime Prevention
- Dispatch
- Surveillance
- Emergency Response
- Facility Security
Timeline
Corrections Officer
New York State Department Of Corrections
03.2015 - Current
Chef
Ilio DiPaolo's
07.1997 - 03.2015
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Bryant And Stratton College
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