Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Christopher Caldwell

GA Department of Corrections
Mc Rae,GA
2027
years of professional experience

Hard worker with solid experience, teamwork abilities and Follows safety procedures. Helping complete work through effective materials handling, trash removal and equipment operation skills. Seeking to apply experience to challenging new position with growing team. Knowledgeable about organizing supplies, operating equipment and helping skilled workers complete demanding work.

Work History

CERT Commander Sergeant

3 Years 8 Months
GA Department Of Corrections | 12.2022 - Current
  • Planned, scheduled and supervised work of 5 CERT team members.
  • Have training in CERT as Commander. Trained staff on Use of force and Cell Extractions.
  • Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Correctional Lieutenant

5 Months
Core Civic | 06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Managed team of over 50 employees, training and professional growth of employees.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
  • Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
  • Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising inside facility.
  • Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
  • Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop and inmate housing unit.
  • Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
  • Used Microsoft Word along with a variety of software tools to create documents and other communications

Correctional Officer

2 Years 11 Months
CoreCivic | 07.2019 - 06.2022
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
  • Observed and supervised over 1500 inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, hospitals and medical appointments

Warehouse Supervisor

15 Years 5 Months
International Paper | 11.2003 - 04.2019
  • Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing 10 employees during shifts.
  • Monitored adherence to safety protocols and company policies by staying attentive to details.
  • Managed merchandise inventory transactions.
  • Performed troubleshooting to resolve issues with equipment, devices and products.
  • Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
  • Operated warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads.
  • Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
  • Maintained high levels of accuracy in daily operations.

Lieutenant

GA Department of Corrections | 2023 - Current
  • Supervised daily operations within facility, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
  • Trained and mentored staff on emergency response procedures and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Managed inmate schedules, coordinating activities to promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism.
  • Conducted routine inspections of facilities, identifying security vulnerabilities and recommending improvements.
  • Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
  • Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
  • Prepared and adjusted schedules to cover demand.
  • Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to close gaps in skills or knowledge.
  • Completed necessary paperwork to stay in complience with facilty operations.
  • Assisted in training of staff members in multiple areas.
  • PT Certified.
  • Spec Ops training.
  • Supervisor training.
  • Management training.
  • Worked in many areas throughout the prison.

Education

High School Diploma

Telfair County High School | Mc Rae Helena, GA | 2003

Skills

15 Years Clamp Truck And Forklift Experience
Resolving General Issues
Inventory counts
Shipping and receiving Products
Keeping Work Area Clean
Working With Team To Get Job Duties Done
Strategic planning
Inmate Population Control
Security Checks
Head Counts
Emergency Response
Contraband Searching
Inmate Transport
Incident Reporting
Inmate Restraint
Situational Awareness
Team Meetings
Emergency Preparedness
Employee Evaluation

Timeline

CERT Commander Sergeant

GA Department Of Corrections
12.2022 - CurrentRead More

Correctional Lieutenant

Core Civic
06.2022 - 11.2022Read More

Correctional Officer

CoreCivic
07.2019 - 06.2022Read More

Warehouse Supervisor

International Paper
11.2003 - 04.2019Read More

Telfair County High School

High School Diploma
Read More

Lieutenant

GA Department of Corrections
2023 - CurrentRead More
Christopher Caldwell