Dusty Hart
Correctional Officer
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols. Hardworking [Job Title] skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches. Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over [Number]-year industry history. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
Lake Charles, Louisiana
04.2009 - Current
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Delivered inmates to work sites and returned safely by following protocols.
- Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates.
- Led disciplinary hearings and made recommendations for sentencing.
Oiler
Louisiana Crane Compa
Eunice, Louisiana
03.2007 - 03.2009
- Greased bearings, chains and shafts.
- Completed repairs and maintenance service on [Type] and [Type] equipment.
- Relieved operator, watched control booth and cross-trained on additional functions.
- Checked machines and components for malfunctions and maintenance needs.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Industrial Valve
Sulphur, Louisiana
03.2004 - 03.2007
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies by selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 10 packages per day.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Groquip Valve Services
Sulphur, Louisiana
01.2000 - 02.2004
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary and communicating variances to customers.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Updated database with changes in carrier status.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
Delivery Driver
C&C Audio Video
Lake Charles, Louisiana
09.1998 - 12.1999
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order.
- Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
- Oversaw product loading to keep items balanced, work efficient and items secure for safe delivery.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
- Safely operated heavy lifting equipment such as fork trucks and cranes.
- Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Planned delivery routes and most efficient methods of distribution.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Checked loads against documentation before completing final delivery at destinations.
- Refilled truck after completing deliveries to return in ready-to-use condition.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
Banquet Server and Waiter
Chateau Charles
Westlake, Louisiana
10.1996 - 09.1998
- Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Maintained event cleanliness during service by promptly clearing dishes after each course.
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Guided arriving guests to tables, took drink orders and relayed information to bartenders.
- Answered guest questions about event plans and food service choices.
- Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
- Executed synchronized meal service simultaneously serving multiple guests.
- Fostered enjoyable event atmosphere through friendly guest interactions
- Prepared serving and appetizer trays and set tables at diverse events.
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
- Adapted service based on customer requests and kitchen readiness.
- Circulated appetizer and drink trays smoothly around events to offer selections to guests.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Returned reusable goods and serving equipment for inventory and restock.
Laborer
International Maintenance Corp.
Sulphur, Louisiana
09.1992 - 10.1996
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
- Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
- Operated equipment such as fork trucks and skidders.
- Learned basic carpentry, painting and plastering.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers.
- Constructed and broke down temporary retaining walls and scaffolding to support project needs.
- Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.
- Performed maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lagrange High School
Lake Charles, LA05.1993
Skills
- Disciplinary Action
- Control Room Maintenance
- Security Checks
- Inmate Supervision
- Firearms Training
- Conduct Reporting
- Facility Inspections
- Head Counts
- Inmate Population Control
- De-Escalating Conflicts
- Law Enforcement
- Safety Precautions
- Safety and Security
- Defensive Tactics
- Correctional Facility Procedures
- Restraint Techniques
- Scheduling Medical Appointments
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Rule Enforcement
- Visitation Guidelines Understanding
- Firearm Safety
- Work Release Programs
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Weapons Handling
- Monitoring
- Self-Discipline
- Ethics
Movies and Travel
No comment.
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
04.2009 - Current
Oiler
Louisiana Crane Compa
03.2007 - 03.2009
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Industrial Valve
03.2004 - 03.2007
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Groquip Valve Services
01.2000 - 02.2004
Delivery Driver
C&C Audio Video
09.1998 - 12.1999
Banquet Server and Waiter
Chateau Charles
10.1996 - 09.1998
Laborer
International Maintenance Corp.
09.1992 - 10.1996
High School Diploma -
Lagrange High School
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