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Forrest Harper

Starke,FL

Summary

Dutiful Correctional Officer with 7 years of experience supervising inmate interactions for safety and compliance. Brings moral code and crisis-management techniques to maintain productive environment for rehabilitation. Focuses on individual security within all interactions with inmates and staff.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Officer Specialist

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Coleman, FL
09.2022 - Current

GS-08 Grade of Federal Service

Senior Correctional Officer

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Coleman, FL
09.2021 - 09.2022

GS-07 Grade of Federal Service.

  • Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
  • Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
  • Supervised inmates inside of a Federal Penitentiary.
  • Have experience with dealing with inmates with different custody levels and backgrounds.
  • Experience with dealing with inmates with different STG classifications.

Correctional Officer

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Coleman, FL
09.2020 - 09.2021

GS-06 Grade of Federal Service

  • 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.
  • Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.

Correctional Officer Sergeant

Florida Department of Corrections
Raiford, FL
05.2019 - 09.2020
  • Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
  • Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.
  • Supervised and made cell assignments.
  • Coordinated shakedowns to locate and remove unauthorized items.
  • Control Room experience.
  • Experience allocating and designating special teams.
  • Special Teams Experience.
  • Time clock and roster experience.

Correctional Officer

Florida Department of Corrections
Raiford, FL
04.2017 - 05.2019
  • Conducted internal security checks and distributed meals.
  • Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments.
  • Maintained correct physical head count at all times.
  • Supervised the meal distribution and observed inmates during meals.
  • Supervised inmates during meals, recreation, telephone calls and shower time.
  • Maintained communications with all other areas of the facility at all times.
  • Informed inmates of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
  • Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
  • Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.
  • Conducted pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections of transport vehicles and equipment.
  • Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain the safety and security of personnel and the general public.

Education

High School Diploma -

Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High School
Keystone Heights, FL
2015

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL

State Correctional Special Teams

Designated Armed Response Team
Raiford, FL

Skills

  • Non-violent intervention
  • Strategic planning and organization
  • First aid and CPR trained
  • Observation
  • Restraint techniques
  • Trained in defensive tactics
  • Excellent problem solver
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
  • File and record maintenance
  • Report Writing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Dealing with uncooperative subjects
  • Time management
  • Leadership Skills
  • Special Teams Experience

Timeline

Senior Officer Specialist

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
09.2022 - Current

Senior Correctional Officer

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
09.2021 - 09.2022

Correctional Officer

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
09.2020 - 09.2021

Correctional Officer Sergeant

Florida Department of Corrections
05.2019 - 09.2020

Correctional Officer

Florida Department of Corrections
04.2017 - 05.2019

High School Diploma -

Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High School

Santa Fe College

State Correctional Special Teams

Designated Armed Response Team
Forrest Harper