Seasoned Correctional Officer with experience managing correctional facilities, ensuring inmate safety, and maintaining policy procedures. Strong leadership abilities, crisis management skills, and adeptness at conflict resolution. Made significant contributions towards enhancing operational efficiency while ensuring a secure environment for staff and inmates alike.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR OFFICER SPECIALIST
Federal Bureau Of Prisons Department Of Justice
FORTWORTH, TEXAS
01.2024 - Current
Delegates tasks as needed to inmates, such as the cleaning crew, to ensure successful outcomes.
Supervises inmates during their day-to-day activities, such as monitoring the ten-minute moves in the compound.
Inspects locks, window bars, doors, and security systems in order to prevent escapes.
Performs both official and census counts in order to account for inmates.
Searches inmates' property, vehicles, and conducts shakedowns of cells, searching for contraband.
Conducts fire safety, perimeter, and sanitation inspections in order to maintain the integrity of the institution.
Instructs in work assignments and explains tasks to inmates.
Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns, and requests.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Hutchins, TX
02.2020 - 01.2024
Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility in both general and maximum security.
Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
Supervised inmates during meals, recreation time, medical assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
Responded to emergency situations, such as riots or disturbances, with appropriate force measures.
Prepared detailed reports, including but not limited to incident reports and daily activities summary reports, documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
Administered first aid when required due to an injury sustained by an inmate.
Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility, as well as on the packages being delivered to inmates.
Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
Education
High School Diploma -
CENTER OF EXCELLENCE RIANYABARO HIGH SCHOOL.
KISII, KENYA.
01-2014
Skills
Search and seizure
Report Writing
Contraband Seizure
Facility Security
State and federal laws knowledge
Stress Tolerance
Patrol procedures
First aid and CPR certified
Restraint Techniques
Central and pod control
Inmate behavior modification tactics
Radio communication
Physical Fitness
De-Escalation Techniques
Inmate Supervision
Languages
English
Professional
Swahili
Full Professional
Ekegusii
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SENIOR OFFICER SPECIALIST
Federal Bureau Of Prisons Department Of Justice
01.2024 - Current
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
02.2020 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
CENTER OF EXCELLENCE RIANYABARO HIGH SCHOOL.
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