Darrow Younger
Elizabeth,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Detention Officer at Corecivic Inc., adept in emergency response and surveillance. Enhanced facility safety by 30% through diligent inspections and contraband control. Skilled in de-escalation and maintaining a respectful environment, fostering collaboration among staff. Certified in first aid, ensuring detainee well-being and security. Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security in correctional environments. Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis management, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Valued for teamwork and reliability, adaptable to changing demands, and focused on achieving results. Effective communicator with solid understanding of surveillance systems and inmate management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detention Officer
Corecivic Inc.
12.2008 - Current
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations with appropriate use of force when necessary to protect both detainees well-being and facility security.
- Improved facility safety by performing thorough inspections of cells, common areas, and property for contraband or damage.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Processed detainees by booking, searching, taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Senior intake officer , that does large detainee J PATS of 50+ (incoming and outgoing).
- Security procedures.
- Surveillance using CCTV.
- Defensive tactics, such as PPCT as well as certified for the use of OC (Oleoresin Capsicum).
- Managed daily operations, including supervising inmate work details, meal distribution, and recreational activities.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Maintained a safe environment for inmates and staff through effective communication and adherence to established protocols.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
- Promoted a culture of respect within the detention center by modeling professionalism at all times and treating inmates with dignity.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain order and resolve conflicts among detainees efficiently.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Snyder High School
Jersey City, NJ06.2002
Skills
- Patience and tolerance
- Emergency response
- Behavioral observation
- Physical restraint
- Body and cell searches
- De-escalation techniques
- Key control
- Restraint techniques
- Security procedures
- Surveillance
- Perimeter guarding
- First aid certification
Certification
- DOCC- Detention Officer Certification Course
- CPR Training - 17 years
- Oleoresin Capsicum OC Training - 17 years
- PPCT Training- 17 years
Timeline
Detention Officer
Corecivic Inc.
12.2008 - Current
High School Diploma -
Snyder High School
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