Jennifer Prater
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dynamic Correctional Officer with extensive experience at CAE, adept at managing high-risk situations and ensuring facility security. Skilled in conflict resolution and contraband detection, I effectively maintained safety and order while training new staff. Proven ability to document incidents accurately and respond to emergencies with composure, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
CAE
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Supervised client movement to maintain security and orderly facility operations
- Completed security checks, counts, and perimeter observations to support facility control.
- Documented incidents, rule violations, and daily activity in detailed correctional reports.
- Communicated effectively with staff to coordinate client management and emergency response.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Maintained client safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching client s, rooms, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised clients throughout visits, meal time, recreation,
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and clients.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the complex regularly.
- Facilitated effective emergency response drills, preparing staff for potential crises.
Home Health Aide
Caprock Home Health
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other daily personal care tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in client condition to nursing staff.
- Supported meal preparation, feeding, and hydration while following dietary care plans.
- Maintained clean, safe living spaces by completing light housekeeping and laundry duties.
- Helped clients with mobility, transfers, and safe use of assistive devices.
- Observed client needs and communicated concerns promptly to supervisors and family members.
- Reinforced independence through respectful companionship, encouragement, and routine support.
Correctional Officer
CMRC
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted cell searches and shakedowns to detect contraband and prohibited items.
- Monitored inmate behavior and intervened during disturbances using approved correctional procedures.
- Completed security checks, counts, and perimeter observations to support facility control.
- Escorted inmates to work assignments, medical appointments, and scheduled movements.
- Documented incidents, rule violations, and daily activity in detailed correctional reports.
- Applied restraints and escort techniques according to institutional safety protocols.
- Communicated effectively with staff to coordinate inmate management and emergency response.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- 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.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Facilitated effective emergency response drills, preparing staff for potential crises.
Correctional Officer
TDCJ-ID
01.2000 - 10.2002
- Supervised inmate movement to maintain security and orderly facility operations.
- Conducted cell searches and shakedowns to detect contraband and prohibited items.
- Monitored inmate behavior and intervened during disturbances using approved correctional procedures.
- Completed security checks, counts, and perimeter observations to support facility control.
- Escorted inmates to work assignments, medical appointments, and scheduled movements.
- Documented incidents, rule violations, and daily activity in detailed correctional reports.
- Applied restraints and escort techniques according to institutional safety protocols.
- Communicated effectively with staff to coordinate inmate management and emergency response.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- 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.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Facilitated effective emergency response drills, preparing staff for potential crises.
Education
No Degree -
Brazosport High School
Freeport, TXGED -
Abilene Adult Learning
Abilene, TX06-1999
Skills
First aid training
Emergency response
De-escalation techniques
Conflict resolution skills
Mental health awareness
Inmate supervision
Correctional facility procedures
Policy enforcement
Restraint techniques
Inmate monitoring
Safety and security enforcement
Self-defense tactics
Search and seizure procedures
Observation
Contraband seizure
Security procedures
Safety
Trained in defensive tactics
Relationship building and management
Weapons training
CCTV monitoring
Crisis intervention training
Central and pod control
Suicide prevention
Gang awareness
Firearm operations trained
File and record maintenance
Evidence preservation
Radio communication
Contraband detection
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Written communication
Excellent communication
Multitasking
Time management
Task prioritization
Timeline
Correctional Officer
CAE
01.2021 - 01.2022
Correctional Officer
CMRC
01.2019 - 01.2020
Home Health Aide
Caprock Home Health
01.2014 - 01.2017
Correctional Officer
TDCJ-ID
01.2000 - 10.2002
No Degree -
Brazosport High School
GED -
Abilene Adult Learning