Dezlin Daniels
Bronx,NY
Summary
Seasoned Corrections Officer from NYC Department of Correction, adept in crisis intervention and emergency management, significantly reduced escape attempts. Excelled in surveillance and conflict resolution, enhancing operational efficiencies and inmate compliance. Skilled in CCTV monitoring and strategic organization, committed to maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
New York City Department of Corrections
75-20 Astoria Blvd East Elmhurst NY 11370 Suite 35
08.2004 - 09.2024
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Supported mental health initiatives for inmates by connecting them with appropriate resources and services within the facility.
- Participated in ongoing professional development courses focused on understanding gang dynamics within prison settings to better identify and manage potential threats.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Assisted in crisis negotiations, preventing escalations and ensuring safety of inmates and staff.
- Monitored surveillance equipment to detect and prevent unauthorized activities.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to ensure smooth transfer of inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY06.2003
Skills
- Working knowledge of IIS
- Adapt to any situation
- Emergency Management
- Conflict resolution skills
- Correctional facility procedures
- Crisis intervention training
- Suicide prevention training
- Psychological assessment of newly committed inmates
- Inmate support system
- Classification of inmates
- Strategic planning and organization
- CCTV monitoring
- Evidence preservation
Certification
- Certified First Aide/CPR
- Certified in AED
- Certified Firearm qualified 9MM
- Certified Suicided Prevention
Timeline
Correctional Officer
New York City Department of Corrections
08.2004 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York