Chanyah Barnes
Phenix City,AL
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 one-year industry history. Hardworking skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Department Of Juvenile Justice
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Supervised youth's daily activities for school, meals and recreation time.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Columbus Technical Collage
Columbus, GA01.2024
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Phenix City, AL05.2015
Skills
- Armory and Key Control
- Central and Pod Control
- Self-Defense Techniques
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Defensive Tactics
- Emergency Situations
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Routinely supervised more than 64 youths.
Timeline
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Department Of Juvenile Justice
12.2022 - 11.2023
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Columbus Technical Collage
High School Diploma -
Central High School