Ernest Allen
Columbus,OH
Summary
Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches. Hardworking, confident and prepared to resolve conflicts tactfully. Skilled performing prisoner counts, responding to medical emergencies and screening visitors. Extensively trained in suicide prevention and defensive tactical techniques.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Officer
State Of Ohio
Columbus, OH
07.1997 - 07.2021
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
- Oversaw and maintained custody of 100 inmates in maximum security.
- Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by effectively maintaining daily shift activity logs.
- Automated document flow by ensuring log books and medical files were maintained 95 % accuracy.
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public.
- Maintained safety and security and during medical interaction with inmates.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH03.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH03.2012
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Control Room Maintenance
- Prisoner Escorts
- Scheduling Medical Appointments
- Security Checks
- Head Counts
- Corrective Actions
- Contraband Prevention
- Inmate Supervision
- Public Safety
- Meal Supervision
- Firearms Training
- Defensive Techniques
- Inmate Population Control
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Nonviolent Intervention
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Equipment Inspection
- Armory and Key Control
- Visitation Guidelines
- Managing Unit Operations
- De-Escalating Conflicts
- Safety and Security
- Rule Enforcement
Timeline
Corrections Officer
State Of Ohio
07.1997 - 07.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Hocking College
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Hocking College