James Stephens
Marana,AZ
Summary
. Correctional Officer with 20 year history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Arizona Department Of Corrections
10.2003 - 10.2023
- 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.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Transported inmates to and from medical appointments and other locations.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chamblee High School
Chamblee, GA06.1981
Skills
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Safety and Security Enforcement
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Central and Pod Control
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Ethical Standards of Conduct
- Restraint Techniques
- Disciplinary Action
- Reading Comprehension
- Firearm Operations
- Contraband Inspections
- Inmate Accountability
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Search Cells
- Emergency Protocol
- Distributing Meals
- Prison Settings
Military
United States Army 1982 through 1986
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Arizona Department Of Corrections
10.2003 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Chamblee High School
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