Corrections Officer II
Huttonsville Correctional Center
Huttonsville, WV
06.2011 - 11.2013
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- 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.
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
- Enforced regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks, alcohol sensor testing and gate-locking procedures.
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by effectively maintaining daily shift activity logs.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
