Chris LaTray
Anaconda,MT
Summary
Dedicated security professional with extensive experience of 12 years of security at Montana State hospital, adept in behavioral observation and de-escalation techniques. Proven track record of enhancing facility safety through thorough inspections and effective conflict resolution. Skilled in managing high-risk situations while maintaining a secure environment for both inmates and staff.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detention Officer
Anaconda Deer Lodge County
09.2024 - Current
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations with appropriate use of force when necessary to protect both inmates'' well-being and facility security.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Improved facility safety by performing thorough inspections of cells, common areas, and property for contraband or damage.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
Correctional Officer
Montana State Prison
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Security Superviser
Montana State Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Monitored alarm systems and CCTV footage to enable prompt attention and response.
- Closely monitored alarm systems, responding promptly to alerts and coordinating appropriate action when necessary.
- Maintained a secure environment for employees and visitors by enforcing access control policies and visitor management procedures.
- Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
- Supervised and evaluated security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated with security personnel or other departments to establish safety of visitors and staff.
- Conducted Investigations Concerning,Staff patients including but not limited to, staff and patient grievances, staff conflicts, movement of patients in the facility, patient physical and sexual abuse accusations, Policy violations by staff
- Interviewed and gathered information from staff and patients
Education
Basic Education
Anaconda High School
Anaconda, Montana06-2005
Skills
- Patience and tolerance
- Behavioral observation
- De-escalation techniques
Certification
- DOCC- Detention Officer Certification Course
Timeline
Detention Officer
Anaconda Deer Lodge County
09.2024 - Current
Correctional Officer
Montana State Prison
05.2023 - 09.2024
Security Superviser
Montana State Hospital
05.2021 - 05.2023
Basic Education
Anaconda High School