Charles Borden
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
CALIMESA
26
years of professional experience
Dedicated correctional officer with 25 years of experience in safety compliance, conflict resolution, and emergency response. Proven ability to manage high-risk situations while maintaining security and promoting inmate welfare.
Work History
Correctional Officer
25 Years 10 Months- Monitored inmate activities to maintain safety and security within facility.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Implemented de-escalation techniques during conflicts to prevent violence among inmates.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband detection.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Facilitated intake process by completing necessary paperwork, capturing fingerprints, and conducting thorough searches to maintain facility safety.
- Promoted inmate welfare by monitoring and addressing health concerns promptly.
- Maintained detailed records of inmate behavior and activity, contributing to facility security.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to ensure smooth inmate transfers and court appearances.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Restrained juvenile inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Conflict resolution skills
Emergency response
Firearms handling
CPR certified
First aid training
Inmate transport
Search procedures
Contraband control
Defensive tactics
Surveillance
Tower surveillance
Key control
Safety precautions
De-escalation techniques
Conflict resolution skills
Inmate transport
Inmate monitoring
Safety and security enforcement
Observation
Contraband seizure
Records management
Emergency management
Armory and key control
Radio communication
Occupational hazards and safety precautions
Work crew management
Timeline
Correctional Officer
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
02.1996 - 12.2021Read More
San Gorgonio High School
High School Diploma
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