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Braden Rentfro

Vandalia,IL

Summary

Dedicated Correctional Officer with extensive experience at the Illinois Department of Corrections, adept at managing high-risk situations and ensuring safety and security. I excel in de-escalation and mental health awareness, significantly reducing contraband incidents through vigilant monitoring and intervention.

Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security within facilities. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and enforcing rules and regulations. Focused on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication, with keen observational skills and strong sense of integrity.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer

Illinois Department Of Corrections
01.2021 - Current


  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.

Correctional Officer

Fayette County Sheriff's Department
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
  • Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.

Food Expeditor

TGI Fridays
06.2017 - 01.2018
  • Trained new expeditors and food runners according to company policies and standards.
  • Assisted preparation of food plates, overseeing quality, and appearance.
  • Provided exceptional support to kitchen staff during high-volume periods, enabling faster turnaround times without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Increased order accuracy through effective communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams.

Education

Criminal Justice

Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL

St. Elmo Highschool
St. Elmo Illinois
05.2017

Skills

    State of Illinois Correctional officer academy

    State of Illinois county jail corrections academy

    Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray certified

    Taser X26 and X26p certified

    Practitioner for Non-Admin certification

    Custodial Escort & Custody of High-Risk commited persons certificate

    Opioid Overdose response certificate

    Officer stress management certificate

    Mental health awareness certificate

    Illinois Human Rights act certificate

    Hate crimes certificate

    Use of force with a firearm certificate

    Ethics certificate

    Cultural competency certificate

    Frontline De-escalation certificate

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Illinois Department Of Corrections
01.2021 - Current

Correctional Officer

Fayette County Sheriff's Department
01.2018 - 01.2021

Food Expeditor

TGI Fridays
06.2017 - 01.2018

Criminal Justice

Lake Land College

St. Elmo Highschool

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