Blake Rupp
Columbus ,GA
Summary
Being a competitor and athlete excelling at creative thinking and problem solving. Excellent oral and written communication, listening, time management skills with strong attention to detail, and superior work ethic. Positive and upbeat person that as a team player, is committed to assisting co-workers and management with all activities necessary for the organization's success, by maintaining integrity. Take initiative to complete tasks without being asked. Successful in maintaining productivity and remaining calm in fast-paced environments, fast learner and can easily adapt to change. Now as a 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 critical thinking. Successful in training new cadets on how to manage offenders correctly.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Muscogee County Prison
02.2022 - Current
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Proper use of handcuffing techniques.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Inspected work sites and 20 crew trucks for contraband weekly, cleanliness, and safety.
- Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated more than 50 hostile confrontations.
- Supervised 576 inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Administered 50 drug tests to inmates.
- Restrained juvenile inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
Internship Student
Columbus Police Department
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted feedback and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions. Including GBI (Georgia Bureau of Investigation)
- Helped on multiple Cases with Detectives
- Appeared in 3 No-knock Warrant Procedures
Cashier
Family Dollar
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Established new store layout, and product display for grand-opening
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
- Assisted customers with account updates, new service additions and promotional offers.
- Processed 100 plus transactions per day with exceptional accuracy.
- Observed company return policy when processing refunds, including inspecting merchandise for wear or damage.
- Resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
- Inspected items for damage and obtained replacements for customers.
- Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
- Properly verified customer identification for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Point University
West Point, GA05.2021
Skills
- Firearms Training
- Defensive Techniques
- Public relation skills
- De-Escalating Conflicts
- Strategic Planning
- Observing and remembering detail
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Contraband Inspections
- Restraint Techniques
- Safety and Security Enforcement
- Communication skills
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Muscogee County Prison
02.2022 - Current
Internship Student
Columbus Police Department
01.2021 - 04.2021
Cashier
Family Dollar
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Point University
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