Carl Bissell
PALESTINE,TX
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-24 year industry history. Correctional Officer offers 24-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.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice, TDCJ
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Observed visitation
- Searched visitors cars prior to entering unit
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice, TDCJ
06.2007 - 12.2020
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Completed intake paperwork, and searches.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Transported inmates to and from medical appointments
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Responded to inquiries from inmates
- Restrained inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
- Member of the outside picket squad
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice, TDCJ
07.1999 - 06.2007
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Responded to inquiries from inmates
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
- Restrained inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
Correctional Officer
Union Parish Detention Unit
06.1995 - 09.1997
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- 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
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
- Restrained inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice, TDCJ
07.1993 - 06.1995
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Responded to inquiries from inmates
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
- Restrained inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
31V Unit Level Communications Maintainer
US Army
11.1988 - 09.1992
- Performed inspections, diagnostics and troubleshooting on structures, equipment and devices and determined appropriate repair work.
- Drove motor vehicles to job sites.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Tested and maintained working condition on all radios, field phones,antennas etc
Gunner's Mate Missile
US Navy
10.1978 - 10.1981
- Identified parts and services to maintain Missile equipment and provided timely solutions to continue operations.
- Completed inspections and any basic repair need to uphold strict performance standards.
- Conducted risk assessments for missile operations to avoid harm to personnel and equipment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Tested and repaired missiles
Education
High School Diploma -
West Monroe High School
West Monroe, LA05.1978
Skills
- Active Listening
- Behavioral Observations
- Recreational Activities
- Social Perceptiveness
- Security Procedures
- Offender Counts
- Visitation Guidelines Understanding
- Inmate Rights
- Tower Surveillance
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Correctional Facility Procedures
- Institutional Policies
- Distributing Meals
- Managing Unit Operations
- Ethical Standards of Conduct
- Instructing
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Disciplinary Action
- Contraband Inspections
- Observation
- Maintain Records
- File and Record Maintenance
- Operation Monitoring
- Occupational Hazards and Safety Precautions
- Writing
- Speaking
- Nonviolent Intervention
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Corrective Actions
- Safety and Security
- Firearm Operations
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice, TDCJ
12.2020 - 10.2021
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice, TDCJ
06.2007 - 12.2020
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice, TDCJ
07.1999 - 06.2007
Correctional Officer
Union Parish Detention Unit
06.1995 - 09.1997
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice, TDCJ
07.1993 - 06.1995
31V Unit Level Communications Maintainer
US Army
11.1988 - 09.1992
Gunner's Mate Missile
US Navy
10.1978 - 10.1981
High School Diploma -
West Monroe High School