Cheryl Buotte

Provide supervision, care and correctional treatment of inmates and guide lower-graded Correctional Officers.

• Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
• Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
• Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
• Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
• Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
• Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
• Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
• Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
• Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
• Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
• Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
• Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
• Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates concerning violations of policy or procedure observed during shift changes.
• Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
• Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
• Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
• Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
• Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
• Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
• Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
• Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
• Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
• Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
• Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
• Completed Sentry based documents that included, but not limited to, admission and release, physical processing, identification, coordination of prison transfers, security procedures, bus movement, final releases.
• Prepared, conducted and cleared Institutional and SPC counts.
• Inspected locks, window bars, doors and security systems to support escape prevention.
• Used appropriate means to discipline prisoners.
• Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
• Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors.
• Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of the institution.
• Experience in carrying out the proper release of inmates who have completed their federal sentences; to include proper identification of inmates, review of clearances, fines, all forms of release paperwork.
• Knowledge of institution mail; postal regulations; the receiving and discharge of inmates; inmate bus movement; processing of writs; handling of legal documents to include the interpretation of judgments for filing detainers; Interstate Agreement on Detainers (IAD); locator center procedures; temporary and final releases; release paperwork; file archiving; certification of records; correctional security procedures; and contact with a variety of law enforcement agencies.