Chris Lucas
DAPHNE,Alabama
Summary
Focused Correctional facilities professional versed in maintaining safety and order in high-tension environments. Completes head counts and cell inspections to meet objectives and promote continuous safety. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Louisville Metro Department of Corrections
Louisville, KY
08.2005 - 09.2024
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
- Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
- Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Coordinated activities with inmates to stimulate learning and skill development for life after incarceration.
- Trained new correctional officers on facility procedures, safety protocols, and the ethical treatment of inmates.
- Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
- Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations and standards in training programs.
- Conducted post-training follow-ups to assess knowledge retention and application on the job.
- Conducted regular training needs assessments to identify skills gaps and development opportunities.
- Mentored specific employees on areas in need of improvement.
- Implemented suicide prevention strategies and conducted risk assessments to prevent self-harm.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to keep abreast of advances in mental health care and crisis intervention techniques.
- Responded to emergency calls from individuals experiencing psychological distress.
- Offered guidance on coping mechanisms and strategies to manage future crises.
- Taught complete requirements to help participants pass official CPR certification.
- Facilitated group discussions to encourage critical thinking about emergency medical care topics.
- Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
- Followed official American Heart Association Manuals to deliver knowledgeable and relevant training to class participants.
- Conducted practice sessions with students to ensure comprehension of course content.
- Relayed feedback on clinical settings' effectiveness in enabling students reach course and program goals.
- Scheduled classes, coordinated instructor assignments, and managed program resources efficiently.
- Provided feedback on student progress throughout courses.
- Set up classroom with CPR mannequins, materials and equipment to make space conducive to learning.
- Demonstrated lifesaving skills such as the Heimlich maneuver and automated external defibrillator use.
- Instructed students in chest compression methods to restore partial flow of oxygenated blood to brain and heart.
- Instructed students in proper CPR techniques, including chest compressions and rescue breathing.
- Maintained records of student attendance, grades and other pertinent information.
- Maintained extensive knowledge in first aid, CPR and automated external defibrillators.
- Assessed student performance through written tests and practical demonstrations of skills.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Investigated suspicious persons or activities to determine if criminal activity was present.
- Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
- Performed CPR and other rescue techniques on individuals in medical emergencies.
- Provided testimony in court when necessary concerning investigations conducted.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement And Applied Science
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY08-2002
Associate of Arts - Business And Journalism And Communications
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY08-2001
High School Diploma -
Elizabethtown High School
Elizabethtown, KY05-1993
Skills
- Belongings inspection
- Work crew management
- Surveillance
- Incident prevention
- Perimeter control
- Dispatch
- Non-violent intervention
- Inmate monitoring
- Crisis management
- Correctional facility procedures
- Weapons training
- Mental health awareness
- Crisis intervention training
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Emergency response
- Criminal law
- Substance abuse
- Patrol procedures
- Contraband inspections
- Conflict resolution skills
- First aid and CPR certified
- Radio communication
- Prisoner transport
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
Certification
Sworn Peace Officer Department of Criminal Justice
- Department of Defense Security Forces Training Certified
- Corrections Officer Certified
- CPR Certified
- Firearms Certification
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Louisville Metro Department of Corrections
08.2005 - 09.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement And Applied Science
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Associate of Arts - Business And Journalism And Communications
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Elizabethtown High School
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