Corey Williams
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over 28-year industry history.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Allegheny County Jail
07.1995 - 10.2023
- Supervised inmate interactions, ensuring safety and adherence to institutional policies.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities, identifying potential security risks and addressing them proactively.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies among inmates, reducing incidents of altercations within the facility.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
- Supported mental health initiatives for inmates by connecting them with appropriate resources and services within the facility.
- Cultivated positive relations with inmates, reducing tensions and promoting safer environment.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular and thorough cell inspections.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.
- Monitored surveillance equipment to detect and prevent unauthorized activities.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Contraband identification
- Surveillance monitoring
- Central and pod control
- Correctional facility procedures
MILITARY SERVICE
United States Army 3 years of active duty (Honorably Discharged)
United States Army Reserve 1 year of service (Honorably Discharged)
United States Army National Guard 1 year of service (Honorably Discharged)
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Allegheny County Jail
07.1995 - 10.2023