Hunter Shaw
Lancaster,OH
Summary
Correctional Officer with extensive experience at South Eastern Ohio Regional Jail, adept in crisis intervention and conflict resolution. Successfully reduced contraband incidents through vigilant monitoring and effective search procedures. Skilled in emergency response and mental health awareness, ensuring safety and compliance within the facility while fostering a secure environment for inmates and staff. I possess a Corrections Commission Certificate through the State Of Ohio and have attended and completed (CIT) crisis intervention training.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Officer
SouthEastern Ohio Regional Jail
Nelsonville, OH
09.2021 - 03.2026
- Maintained safety and security protocols to ensure inmate compliance.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify potential hazards.
- Monitored inmate behavior and reported any suspicious activity promptly.
- Assisted in crisis intervention strategies to de-escalate volatile situations.
- Prepared detailed incident reports for management review and record-keeping.
- Trained new staff on institutional policies and emergency response protocols.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
- Supported mental health initiatives for inmates by connecting them with appropriate resources and services within the facility.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Assisted in crisis negotiations, preventing escalations and ensuring safety of inmates and staff.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
Lancaster, OHSkills
First aid training
Emergency response
De-escalation techniques
Conflict resolution skills
Inmate supervision
Mental health awareness
Restraint techniques
Inmate monitoring
Search and seizure procedures
Surveillance
Contraband seizure
Crisis intervention training
Timeline
Corrections Officer
SouthEastern Ohio Regional Jail
09.2021 - 03.2026
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School