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James Clardy

The Bronx,NY

Summary

Correctional Officer offers 23-year history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Systems Officer

Metropolitan Detention Center/ DOJ
Brooklyn, NY
05.2006 - 02.2023
  • Conducted pat and visual searches on intake inmates entering the Receiving and Discharge department.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Verifying the identification and credentials of outside Law Enforcement agencies.
  • Processing newly-committed , self-surrender and transfer inmates.
  • Coordination legal exchange of custody with Federal and non-Federal Agencies.
  • Interpreting legal instruments such as court orders, state writs and Judgement and Commitment orders.
  • Coordination with the U.S.Marshals service to arrange for inmates to be transported to and from scheduled court appearances.
  • Counseling inmates on sentencing, commitment and discharge release procedures.

Correctional Officer

Metrpoitan Detention Center/ Department Of Justice
05.2000 - 05.2006
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
  • Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
  • Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
  • Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
  • Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
  • Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
  • Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.

Education

High School Diploma -

John F. Kennedy High School
The Bronx, NY
06.1988

Skills

  • Search and Seizure Procedures
  • Ethical Standards of Conduct
  • Central and Pod Control
  • Safety and Security Enforcement
  • Crisis Intervention Training
  • Self-Defense Techniques
  • Restraint Techniques
  • Suicide Prevention Training
  • Safety and Security
  • Conflict Resolution Skills
  • Contraband Inspections

Timeline

Correctional Systems Officer

Metropolitan Detention Center/ DOJ
05.2006 - 02.2023

Correctional Officer

Metrpoitan Detention Center/ Department Of Justice
05.2000 - 05.2006

High School Diploma -

John F. Kennedy High School
James Clardy