Emma Stowers
Dunbar
Summary
Dedicated Correctional Officer with a strong background in emergency response, weapons training, and booking procedures. Expertise in conducting security checks and swiftly addressing incidents to maintain order and safety in a correctional environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer 3
Tygart Valley Regional Jail
Belington, WV
12.2024 - Current
- Monitored inmate activities to ensure safety and compliance with facility regulations.
- Conducted regular security checks and inspections of premises to maintain order.
- Responded swiftly to incidents, de-escalating confrontations and ensuring inmate safety.
- Assisted in the transportation of inmates to court appearances and medical appointments.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Documented daily activities and incidents accurately in logbooks for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
- Handled booking/intake procedures for new inmates
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Alderson Broaddus University
Philippi, WV12-2023
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Weapons training
- Booking procedures
- Firearm operations trained
- Central and pod control
- Self-defense techniques
- Restraint techniques
Certification
- Certified Corrections Officer - completed basic corrections training at the Corrections Academy in Glenville, WV - June 2025
- OC Spray Training - June 2025
- Taser Training - August 2025
- Firearms Training (Glock 21 .45 cal) - February 2026
Timeline
Correctional Officer 3
Tygart Valley Regional Jail
12.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Alderson Broaddus University