Lacole Smith
Bronx,NY
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
NYS Department Of Correctional Services
Bedford Hills, NY
04.2000 - 06.2022
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each inmate based on assessments of their mental health needs.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Searched prisoners and vehicles and conducted shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband.
- Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NYSkills
- Emergency Response
- Contraband Seizure
- Prisoner Transport
- Policy Enforcement
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Inmate Supervision
- Restraint Techniques
- Behavioral disorders familiarity
- Observation
Timeline
Correctional Officer
NYS Department Of Correctional Services
04.2000 - 06.2022
Some College (No Degree) -
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York