Jamel Lewis
Glen Allen,VA
Summary
Highlight Proven ability to work with others to achieve goals, ability to analyze problems and to provide solutions. Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with colleagues to maintain a work environment conducive fot inmate safety. Excellent command of jail or prison safety, security and emergency management protocols. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Central Virginia Regional Jail
01.2022 - Current
- Provide security for maximum Inmates in Special Housing Unit Areas.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Prepare reports and documentations for incidences and violations.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Correctional Officer
St Brides Correctional center
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Master Control Operator
- Roving officer to make sure the perimeter is secured
- Observed behavior of inmates individually and in groups while movement is taking place on the yard of the facility.
- Worked Restrictive Housing Unit (RHU) maintain high level security for inmates in these areas.
- Preform frisk and stripped search on inmates
- Trained for Strike force
- Transport inmates to Court, Hospital, and Parole centers etc
- Maintain Qualifications on weapons which includes Glock 23, AR 15, and Remington Shotgun
- Physically restrained inmates if necessary
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Maintenance Worker
UJFT Community Campus LLC
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Clean the classrooms and take out the trash
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Properly handled, transported, and disposed of recycled materials.
- Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
Hotel Housekeeper
Hampton Inn and Suites
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout day to maintain sanitary levels of trash cans on premises.
- Ran special errands, including retrieving dry cleaning and making requested purchases.
- Checked guest rooms to identify damages or maintenance needs and reported to supervisor for prompt response.
- Eliminated germs and minimized infection risk with expert bathroom and kitchen cleanings.
- Replenished toilet paper, soaps and shampoos in hotel guest rooms to provide adequate toiletries for guests.
- Vacuumed and mopped floors in guest rooms and common areas to maintain clean and tidy environment.
Car Wash Employee
Autobell Car Wash
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Polished windows and mirrors of vehicles and equipment.
- Greeted customers and assessed needs to recommend suitable car wash services.
- Achieved customer satisfaction by providing high-quality professional service.
- Checked quality of work by thoroughly inspecting interior and exterior for additional cleaning requirements.
- Removed dirt and debris from vehicle and equipment interiors.
- Rinsed objects and placed on drying racks or used cloth, squeegees, or air compressors to dry surfaces.
- Wiped down and polished interior and exterior surfaces.
Education
Standard Diploma -
Norview High School
06.2018
Skills
- Nonviolent Intervention
- Learning Strategies
- Offender Counts
- Search Cells
- Firearm Operations
- Self-Defense Techniques
- Time Management
- Criminal Law
- Critical Thinking
- Taser Certificate
- B-Scan Operator
- Behavioral Observations
- Defensive Tactics
Certification
- Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Corrections Academy For Staff Development Training - 9 weeks
-(Successfully completed)- Certified Correctional Officer
- Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy Training - 9 weeks
-(Successfully completed)- Certified Jail Officer
- Axon Academy for Taser Conducted Energy Weapon CEW V.22.
- Cental Virginia Regional Jail B-Scan Certified
- Four years NJROTC
- Financial Literacy Certificate
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Central Virginia Regional Jail
01.2022 - Current
Correctional Officer
St Brides Correctional center
10.2020 - 01.2022
Maintenance Worker
UJFT Community Campus LLC
01.2019 - 01.2020
Hotel Housekeeper
Hampton Inn and Suites
01.2018 - 01.2019
Car Wash Employee
Autobell Car Wash
01.2017 - 01.2018
Standard Diploma -
Norview High School
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