FRED POWERS
Mims,FL
Summary
Confident leader dedicated to process and procedure. Exceeds expectations for staff performance, consistently enforces rules and seeks opportunities for team improvement. Offers high integrity, attention to detail and excellent decision-making abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer Sergeant
State of Florida Department of Corrections
Orlando, FL
06.1999 - 02.2023
- Supervised subordinate officers in their daily duties.
- Ensured compliance with departmental policies, regulations and procedures.
- Monitored inmate movement within the facility to maintain security and safety of staff, inmates and visitors.
- Conducted random searches for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
- Investigated allegations of misconduct by inmates and staff members.
- Reviewed incident reports and other documentation submitted by subordinates.
- Coordinated investigations into criminal activities committed by inmates or staff members.
- Provided guidance and counseling to inmates regarding personal issues or problems they may be facing while incarcerated.
- Assisted in training new correctional officers on proper security protocols and procedures.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior management to discuss operational needs and objectives.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving riots, hostage situations, escapes or other critical events.
- Established effective working relationships with local law enforcement agencies when necessary.
- Addressed complaints from visitors concerning potential violations of prison policy or procedure.
- Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
- Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Safely transported inmates to and from work sites, maintaining physical headcounts at all times.
- Issued security badges and passes to guests and visitors.
- Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors and security systems to support escape prevention.
Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Firearms proficiency
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Trained in self-defense
- Firearms trained
- Incident Investigation
- Facility Maintenance
- Public Safety
- Conflict Management
- Crisis intervention training
- Staff Supervision
- Emergency Response
- Inmate Transport
- Surveillance monitoring
- Inspections
- Counseling techniques
- Inventory counting
- Security Procedures
Certification
- Corrections Basic Recuit Academy 581hrs May 24,1999
- Stun Tech Ultron II & Electronic Power Shield May 12,2000
- Discipline and Special Confinement Techniques 40hrs June 20,2003
- Crisis Intervention 40hrs October 24,2003
- Community & Relations 40hrs September 22,2006
Timeline
Correctional Officer Sergeant
State of Florida Department of Corrections
06.1999 - 02.2023
- Corrections Basic Recuit Academy 581hrs May 24,1999
- Stun Tech Ultron II & Electronic Power Shield May 12,2000
- Discipline and Special Confinement Techniques 40hrs June 20,2003
- Crisis Intervention 40hrs October 24,2003
- Community & Relations 40hrs September 22,2006
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