Christy Fritz
Dunmore,PA
Summary
Proven Correctional Officer at Lackawanna County Prison, adept in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, ensuring a 20% reduction in contraband. Excelled in maintaining safety through effective surveillance and conflict resolution, showcasing strong organizational skills and a commitment to enhancing facility security. I, as. an Correctional Officer offers 2 half -years 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.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Lackawanna County Prison
06.2022 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring 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.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
- Reduced inmate altercations through proactive conflict resolution strategies.
- Promoted inmate welfare by monitoring and addressing health concerns promptly.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
Production Worker/Inbound Stower/Training Ambassador
Amazon
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Met or exceeded daily production targets consistently through efficient task execution and effective time management skills.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Assisted in training new employees on production processes, ensuring a seamless integration into the team.
- Provided support during equipment maintenance, minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent production output.
- Increased team morale, leading safety training sessions.
- Improved product quality with meticulous quality control checks.
- Facilitated training for junior production workers, improving overall team skill levels.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygienists
Luzerne Community College
Nanticoke, PA01.2006
Skills
- First Aid Training(hands on )CPR/AED hands on
- Emergency Response
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Mental health awareness
- Use of Force
- Correctional facility procedures
- Policy Enforcement
- Restraint Techniques
- Self-defense tactics
- Safety and security enforcement
- Contraband Seizure
- Search and seizure procedures
- Surveillance
- Observation
- Weapons training/ Oleoresin Capsium
- Prisoner Transport
- Crisis intervention training
- Gang Awareness
- Firearm operations trained
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Search Procedures
Certification
DOC certification of completion
Fire Prevention & SCBA Training Course
Certification of Completion of Defensive Tactic
Certification of Completion Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
Certification of Completion Lackawanna County Prison HT2000GA Body Screening system
Certification of Completion Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Training
Certification of Completion Adult First Aid / CPR AED adult
Certification of Completion Fire Arm Training / Glock 17 & Shot Gun
Use Force Training
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Lackawanna County Prison
06.2022 - Current
Production Worker/Inbound Stower/Training Ambassador
Amazon
11.2021 - 08.2022
DOC certification of completion
Fire Prevention & SCBA Training Course
Certification of Completion of Defensive Tactic
Certification of Completion Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
Certification of Completion Lackawanna County Prison HT2000GA Body Screening system
Certification of Completion Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Training
Certification of Completion Adult First Aid / CPR AED adult
Certification of Completion Fire Arm Training / Glock 17 & Shot Gun
Use Force Training
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygienists
Luzerne Community College
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