Darren Preston
New London,NC
Summary
Confident leader dedicated to process and procedure. Exceeds expectations for staff performance, consistently enforces rules and seeks opportunities for team improvement. Offers high integrity, attention to detail and excellent decision-making abilities.
Well-trained corrections professional skilled in direct inmate work and overseeing others. History in settings with success in keeping inmates under control and staff focused on work. Focused on protection and prevention.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer Captain
Albemarle Correctional Institution
New London, NC
10.2005 - Current
- Ensured compliance with safety standards by inspecting equipment and facilities.
- Interviewed new employees during the hiring process to determine qualifications.
- Collaborated with outside agencies such as social services and probation departments.
- Resolved conflicts between inmates or staff members in order to ensure a safe environment.
- Educated incoming officers on their duties and responsibilities as part of orientation.
- Evaluated offender progress through review of records and interviews with inmates.
- Monitored inmate behavior and enforced institution rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Intervened in potentially dangerous situations between inmates or staff members.
- Prepared reports that documented disciplinary actions taken against inmates.
- Participated in court proceedings related to cases involving incarcerated individuals.
- Supervised the security, custody, and control of inmates within assigned areas.
- Directed and coordinated the activities of subordinate officers in a correctional facility.
- Maintained current knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, codes, ordinances.
- Investigated complaints from visitors concerning treatment received from correctional personnel.
- Performed searches of cells and other areas to detect contraband materials.
- Conducted investigations into alleged incidents of misconduct involving inmates or staff.
- Provided guidance to staff on proper techniques for dealing with inmates.
- Supervised visitation and checked visitors for proper identification and contraband.
- Oversaw assigned court trips for jailers, maintaining security of staff and public.
- Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of personnel and general public.
- Conducted urinalysis tests on staff and inmates to test for illicit drugs.
- Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
- Received and inspected mail and property from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
- Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
- Issued security badges and passes to guests and visitors.
- Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
- Maintained order in building and on grounds of prison.
- Supervised and made cell assignments.
- Coordinated shakedowns to locate and remove unauthorized items.
- Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.
- Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
- Conducted scheduled headcounts to verify presence of prisoners.
- Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
- Assigned inmates to open and appropriate housing units.
- Settled disputes between inmates.
- Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Promoted safety, order, and functionality of facility.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
SUNY Canton
Canton ,NYSkills
- Investigative skills
- Physical Fitness
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Policy Enforcement
- Security Protocols
- Restraint Techniques
- Public Safety
- Accountability
- Surveillance monitoring
- Collaboration
- Firearms proficiency
- Personnel Management
- Verbal Communication
- Inmate Supervision
- Incident Reporting
- Rule Enforcement
- Inmate movement control
- Records Maintenance
- Staff Supervision
- Body Searches
- Inspections
- Conflict Management
- Emergency Response
Timeline
Correctional Officer Captain
Albemarle Correctional Institution
10.2005 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
SUNY Canton