Corey Coles
Lancaster,Virginia
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking professional skilled in team leadership, training, and development, as well as creation and implementation of security programs and protocols. Offering to work both independently and as collaborative member of team to improve processes and meet organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Haynesville Correctional Center
Haynesville, VA
04.2008 - Current
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
- Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Instructed inmates on work detail and oversaw work-site transportation.
- Collaborated with outside agencies such as social workers, psychologists, and probation officers when necessary.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each inmate based on assessments of their mental health needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Rappahannock Community College
Saluda, VASkills
- Surveillance
- Evidence Preservation
- Contraband Seizure
- Non-Violent Intervention
- Prisoner Transport
- Facility Security
- Crime Prevention
- Emergency Response
- Crisis Management
- Security Procedures
- Occupational Hazards and Safety Precautions
- Excellent Problem Solver
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Safety
Certification
General Instructor Certification
Defensive Tactics Instructor
Driver Training Instructor Certification
Land Navigation Training
Crisis Intervention Team Core Training
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Haynesville Correctional Center
04.2008 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Rappahannock Community College
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