Damien Moore
Brooklyn
Summary
Dedicated correctional officer with over 20 years of experience in maintaining inmate safety and security. Skilled in training new officers and fostering effective communication and teamwork, contributing to a rehabilitative environment and improved facility operations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
New York City Department of Corrections
New York
11.2005 - Current
- Enforced facility rules to maintain safety and security of inmates.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify contraband and ensure compliance.
- Monitored inmate behavior through surveillance systems and routine patrols.
- Responded promptly to incidents, applying de-escalation techniques as needed.
- Prepared detailed reports on daily activities and unusual occurrences.
- Collaborated with staff to implement rehabilitation programs for inmates.
- Trained new officers on protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Assisted in conflict resolution among inmates to promote a peaceful environment.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- 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.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Administered first aid due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
- Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY06-2001
Skills
- Incident response
- De-escalation techniques
- Inmate observation
- Report writing
- Facility security checks
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Time management
- Conflict resolution skills
- Safety
- Surveillance
- Security procedures
- Safety and security enforcement
Timeline
Correctional Officer
New York City Department of Corrections
11.2005 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
New York City College of Technology