Blake Faulkner
Beecher City,IL
Summary
Ethical Correctional Officer professionaly versed in maintaining safety and order in high-tension environments. Completes head counts and cell inspections to meet objectives and promote continuous safety. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every member of the public a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Effingham County Sheriff's Office
EFFINGHAM, IL
02.2022 - Current
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of the facility.
- Distributed commissary items and dispensed prescribed medication to inmates.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of illegal substances or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for both major and minor infractions.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
Foreman
G&H Marine
Decatur, IL
02.2017 - 12.2022
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Conferred with senior management, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss project goals and problem solve.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Monitored job site parts and equipment.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
Flooring Installer
CR Flooring
Altamont, IL
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Inspected floor surface, assessed conditions and corrected potential imperfections affecting carpet and flooring installations.
- Performed minor repairs to existing floors before installation process began.
- Removed existing flooring and discarded old material.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding progress updates and potential issues.
- Provided advice on which type of flooring would best suit customer's needs.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Maintained clean work areas throughout project duration.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Security Forces Patrolman
Air Force
12.2012 - 07.2016
- Gathered information regarding criminal activity through interviews with witnesses and suspects.
- Patrolled premises to promote safety of employees and visitors.
- Adhered strictly to established protocols while handling firearms safely and responsibly.
- Organized, processed and disseminated information via two-way radio.
- Answered non-emergency and emergency calls for assistance.
- Performed crowd control duties during special events as needed.
- Patrolled assigned areas on foot or in a vehicle while monitoring the environment for unusual events.
- Detected and reported unauthorized personnel and activities.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting security incidents, investigations, and arrests made.
- Attended regular training sessions on topics related to security operations such as self-defense techniques and first aid procedures.
- Drafted reports summarizing information obtained during investigations.
- Operated speed measuring, drug and alcohol and breath test devices to promote driving safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cowden-Herrick High School
Cowden, IL01-2010
Some College (No Degree) - Corrections
SWIC
Belleville, ILSome College (No Degree) -
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Non-Violent Intervention
- Crisis Management
- Facility Security
- Mentorship
- Inmate Rights
- Ethical Standards of Conduct
- Daily Reporting
- Workplace Safety
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Reliable and Consistent
- Confident and Positive Attitude
- Security Clearance
- National Security
- Emergency Response
- Traffic Management
- Public Safety
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Certified Correctional Officer by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
- 40 hour Firearm Course
- Taser Certification
- CPR
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Effingham County Sheriff's Office
02.2022 - Current
Foreman
G&H Marine
02.2017 - 12.2022
Flooring Installer
CR Flooring
08.2016 - 12.2016
Security Forces Patrolman
Air Force
12.2012 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Cowden-Herrick High School
Some College (No Degree) - Corrections
SWIC
Some College (No Degree) -
Community College of The Air Force
- Certified Correctional Officer by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
- 40 hour Firearm Course
- Taser Certification
- CPR
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