Carolyn Gehring
Tomah,WI
Summary
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 9-year industry history.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer II
Wisconsin Resource Center
08.2018 - 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.
- 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.
- Completed intake paperwork, and searches.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- 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.
Correctional Officer II
Wisconsin Department Of Corrections
10.2014 - 08.2018
- 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.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
Quality Control
Commercial Vehicle Group
05.2011 - 10.2014
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
Education
Associate of Business Administration - Accounting And Finance
Southwest Technical College
Fennimore, WI05.1988
Skills
- Central and Pod Control
- Observation
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- De-Escalating Conflicts
- Prison Settings
- Contraband Prevention
- Armory and Key Control
- Inmate Escorting
- Tower Surveillance
- Behavioral Disorders Familiarity
- Perimeter Patrol
Timeline
Correctional Officer II
Wisconsin Resource Center
08.2018 - Current
Correctional Officer II
Wisconsin Department Of Corrections
10.2014 - 08.2018
Quality Control
Commercial Vehicle Group
05.2011 - 10.2014
Associate of Business Administration - Accounting And Finance
Southwest Technical College
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