James Venable
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Correctional Officer with 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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Dillwyn Correctional Center
02.2020 - Current
- DCJS Certified
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- CPR Certified
- Handgun, Shotgun, AR Certified
Education
GED -
Southside Virginia Community College
Keysville, VA12.2019
Skills
- Facility Security
- Inmate monitoring
- Surveillance
- Contraband Seizure
- Emergency Response
- Safety and security enforcement
- Firearm operations trained
- Safety
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Restraint Techniques
- Correctional facility procedures
- First Aid Training
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Dillwyn Correctional Center
02.2020 - Current
GED -
Southside Virginia Community College
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