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Harold Roper Jr.

Gastonia,NC

Summary

Hardworking employee who employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to keep order and avoid dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches.

Correctional Officer who manages dangerous and unruly criminals while focusing on maintaining safety and promoting rehabilitation.

Correctional Officer committed to maintaining order and enforcing rules and regulations in jail settings. Resilient professional versed in handling difficult inmates and stressful situations.

Respectful and ethical Correctional Officer who believes that implementing firm, clear guidelines and adopting an attitude of understanding generates a more peaceful prison environment for all involved.

Correctional Officer who exercises excellent judgment during crisis events and develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues.

Skilled at identifying and documenting cases of potential security and safety hazards. Offers 5 years as a law enforcement officer.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Safety Officer

Caromont Health
Gastonia, United States
04.2018 - Current
  • For four years of employment with Caromont Regional Medical Center, as Public Safety Officer, I have learned much of hospital policies and procedures of hospital, handled multiple situations with patients , visitors, and staff in professional manner. Have performed rounds, escorts , and handled intakes and releases of bodies at morgue, and all other aspects related to Public Safety.

Installation Technician

Engineered Systems Inc
Lowell, NC
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Followed all company guidelines regarding safety procedures when out in the field.
  • Installed machinery, equipment and new and replacement parts.
  • Transferred tools, parts, equipment and supplies to and from work stations.
  • Referred to blueprints, repair manuals and parts catalogs to diagnose and repair equipment.
  • Inspected drives, motors and belts.
  • Operated precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
  • Operated hand tools to adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
  • Maintained shop, company equipment and inventory.

Detention Officer

Gaston County Sheriff's Office
Gastonia, NC
03.2012 - 04.2017
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Maintained the custody and control of multiple inmates housed in maximum security unit.
  • Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches.
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
  • Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
  • Received and accounted for personal possessions.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
  • Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
  • Issued cleaning supplies, comfort items, laundry and all basic meals.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
  • Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
  • Determined and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
  • Responded to inquiries from the public, other staff, inmates and visitors.
  • Made sure holding areas were cleaned and that prisoners were served meals on time.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Built solid relationships with staff and residents to help keep the institution safe and secure.
  • Established healthy relationships and maintained professional boundaries with resident offenders in the institution.
  • Made regular sanitation and maintenance checks of dorms and reported results to appropriate personnel.
  • Physically restrained inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.

Maintenance/Ground Keeping

Michael Waltrip Racing
Terell, NC
08.2000 - 04.2010

Maintained grounds.

General maintenance of equipment, fencing, trails, vehicles, ect.

Landscaping.

Carpenter Finish Rough Carpentry

Pro Frame
Bessemer City, NC
03.1991 - 08.2000
  • Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
  • Aligned and squared frames and forms for installation.
  • Built and hung custom doors and frames.
  • Constructed residential decks, carports, garages and sunrooms.
  • Installed interior finish items, including wall protection, doors and hardware, toilet accessories, cubicle curtain tracks and TV brackets.
  • Repaired and remodeled wood, iron, chain link and vinyl fencing.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency.
  • Repaired roofs and flooring and remodeled bathrooms and kitchens.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
  • Effectively used all fasteners such as nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
  • Led variety of projects from start to finish, including garages, residential homes and additions.
  • Read and effectively used truss-roof prints to cut and set roofs accordingly.
  • Cut and installed insulation for residential and commercial buildings.

Education

Detention Officer Certification

Gaston College
Dallas, NC
2013

GED -

Hunter Huss High School
Gastonia, NC
1983

Skills

  • Crisis intervention training
  • Self-defense techniques
  • Search and seizure procedures
  • Correctional facility procedures knowledge
  • Suicide prevention training
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Inmate behavior modification tactics
  • Safety and security-oriented
  • Central and pod control
  • Access systems and patrol
  • Observant
  • Report analysis
  • CPR and Child CPR Training
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Timeline

Public Safety Officer

Caromont Health
04.2018 - Current

Installation Technician

Engineered Systems Inc
04.2017 - 04.2018

Detention Officer

Gaston County Sheriff's Office
03.2012 - 04.2017

Maintenance/Ground Keeping

Michael Waltrip Racing
08.2000 - 04.2010

Carpenter Finish Rough Carpentry

Pro Frame
03.1991 - 08.2000

Detention Officer Certification

Gaston College

GED -

Hunter Huss High School
Harold Roper Jr.