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Christopher Boakai

Humble,TX

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. Progressive Detention Officer familiar with coordinating and monitoring the safety and well-being of inmates. Adept at collecting DNA, performing suicide screenings and conducting the booking and releasing of inmates. Over [Number] years of experience working in the criminal justice field. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level [Job Title] position to help launch career while achieving company goals. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Dependable Detention Officer accomplished enforcing institution rules and supervising the daily activities of over 50 inmates. Adept at thoroughly inspecting the premises for contraband and unsanitary conditions, performing specimen collections and processing inmates. Communicative and just with sound knowledge of inmates' rights.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Detention Officer

Harris County Sheriff's Office - Sheriff
Houston, TX
05.2017 - 11.2022
  • Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
  • Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to inmates.
  • Adhered strictly to all laws pertaining to detentions facilities while maintaining professional conduct at all times.
  • Served meals in a timely manner while enforcing mealtime regulations for inmates.
  • Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
  • Conducted investigations of crimes committed within prison.
  • Enforced disciplinary action when appropriate according to established guidelines.
  • Escorted inmates from one area of the detention center to another safely and securely.
  • Participated in training sessions designed to improve job performance or learn new techniques.
  • Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
  • Took prisoners into custody and escorted to locations within and outside facility.
  • Maintained records of incident reports and daily logs to document inmate activity.
  • Provided support and assistance to fellow officers during emergency situations.
  • Performed searches of people, vehicles, mail items and dormitories.

Military Truck Driver

U. S. Army, Aviation Logistics School, USAALS
Fort Riley, KS
08.2010 - 01.2015
  • Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
  • Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
  • Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
  • Conducted emergency roadside repairs, changed tires, replaced light bulbs, and installed fuses and tire chains.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
  • Ensured proper maintenance and repair of assigned trucks, including checking fluid levels and tire pressure.
  • Received training on defensive driving techniques in order to maintain control of the vehicle under hazardous conditions.
  • Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
  • Completed vehicle recoveries, private tows and involuntary retrievals in collaboration with businesses and police departments.
  • Developed an understanding of the operation of various types of military trucks in order to safely operate them.
  • Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process, generating daily logistics, and productivity records.
  • Responded quickly and efficiently to emergency situations as they arose during transport operations.
  • Assisted with loading and unloading activities when necessary.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Education

Associate of Arts - Paralegal Technology

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
09-2017

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Liberia
Liberia, Africa
11-2007

Associate of Arts - Cybersecurity

Lone Star College System
Spring, TX

Skills

  • Inmate Observation
  • Security and Sanitation Checks
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Facility Monitoring
  • Record Maintenance
  • Emergency Response
  • Restraint Techniques
  • Inmate Escorting
  • Surveillance
  • Key Control
  • Report Preparation
  • Firearm Safety
  • Non-Violent Intervention
  • Activity Supervision
  • Inmate Supervision
  • Inmate Transport
  • Evidence Preservation
  • Observation
  • Incident Reporting
  • Search and Seize Procedures
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Visitation Guidelines Understanding
  • Legal Code Knowledge
  • Ethical Standards of Conduct
  • Armory and Key Control
  • Courtroom Practices
  • Firearms Training
  • Weapons Training
  • Excellent Problem Solver
  • File and Record Maintenance
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Booking Procedures
  • Inmate Behavior Modification Tactics
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
  • State and Federal Laws Knowledge

Timeline

Detention Officer

Harris County Sheriff's Office - Sheriff
05.2017 - 11.2022

Military Truck Driver

U. S. Army, Aviation Logistics School, USAALS
08.2010 - 01.2015

Associate of Arts - Paralegal Technology

Houston Community College

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Liberia

Associate of Arts - Cybersecurity

Lone Star College System
Christopher Boakai