Christopher Rak
Highland,IN
Summary
Correctional Officer offers 11-year history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts. Committed member of the Special Operations Response Team by always being readily available to respond to any situation as well as never failing to miss training. When the jail is short staffed the positions of 2-3 officers is covered while maintaining order of the inmates. Applied the skills learned from time in the Marines to assist in daily work from physical aspects to repairing electronics necessary for daily operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
02.2010 - 06.2014
- Military occupational specialty was 2847: Telephone Systems/Personal Computer intermediate Repair.
- Followed orders to complete assignments.
- Worked to repair multiple forms of electronics from laptops to radios.
- Completed inventory of electronic equipment on vehicles to maintain functionality.
Corrections Officer
Lake County Jail
Crown Point, IN
04.2017 - Current
- Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
- Arranged library visits, work assignments, family visits and counseling appointments for prisoners.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
- Mitigated risks and emergency response delays by monitoring weapon inventory controls.
- Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
- Maintained position as member of Special Operations Response Team from 2018 until current to manage emergency operations inside and outside of jail including civil unrest and combative inmates.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
Corrections Officer
Wesville Correctional Facility
Westville, IN
11.2011 - 03.2017
- Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
- Arranged library visits, work assignments, family visits and counseling appointments for prisoners.
- Oversaw and maintained custody of 55 inmates in one section while assisting other sections in maximum security.
- Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Mitigated risks and emergency response delays by monitoring weapon inventory controls.
- Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
Education
High School Diploma -
Laporte High School
La Porte, IN05.2007
Skills
- Conflict Resolution Skills/De-Escalating Conflicts/Meal Supervision/Nonviolent Intervention/Excellent Problem-Solving Skills
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Correctional Facility Procedures/Ethical Standards of Conduct/Disciplinary Action
- Central and Pod Control
- Corrective Actions/Inmate Behavior Modification Tactics
- Safety and Security/Armory and Key Control
- Booking Procedures
- Inmate Observation
- Physical Restraint/Defensive Techniques/Restraint Techniques/Firearms Training
- Safety and Security Enforcement/Policy and Procedure Knowledge
- Emergency Situations/First Aid and CPR Certified
- Security Procedures/Equipment Inspection/Contraband Inspections/
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Lake County Jail
04.2017 - Current
Corrections Officer
Wesville Correctional Facility
11.2011 - 03.2017
United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
02.2010 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Laporte High School