John Alexander Okpa
Summary
Highly experienced Correctional Officer with the Michigan Department of Corrections, skilled in de-escalation techniques and prison security. Proven ability to maintain custody and security to ensure safety through effective observation. Committed to upholding institutional policies and enhancing inmate behavior management with a focus on conflict resolution and contraband inspections. Tactically detects contraband during cell searches.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Michigan Department of Corrections
10.2021 - Current
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Maintained order within the prison facility by conducting searches, head counts, strip search, pat downs, clothed body search as necessary.
- Possess excellent communication skills to de-escalate potentially volatile situations.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts, taking of hostage and other dangerous prohibited activities.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Responded quickly to disturbances utilizing appropriate force when necessary in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Inspected work sited and crew trucks for contraband, safety and cleanliness.
- Enforced institutional rules through verbal warnings, written reports or physical intervention as needed.
- Performed observation duties in housing units to ensure compliance with housing unit posted rules and regulations.
- Received and accounted for personal and collective possessions.
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
Stocker
Walmart
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Stocked shelves after store hours, maintaining clean and presentable work areas to reduce hazards.
- Maintained a clean and orderly work environment.
- Sorted pallets and containers and transported items to sales floor for stocking.
- Complied with all company policies and procedures.
- Collaborated closely with team members to complete assigned tasks efficiently in a timely manner.
- Replenished perishable items and marked out expired items upon removing from shelves.
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Completed end-of-day tasks such as returning misplaced items to their correct locations, contributing to an organized sales floor for the next day''s business.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Fine and Applied Arts
Tai Solarin University of Education
Ogun State, Nigeria.11.2017
Skills
- Search procedures
- Observation techniques
- De-escalation techniques
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Search and seizure procedures
- Policy enforcement
- Computer savvy
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Communication
- Contraband inspections
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Michigan Department of Corrections
10.2021 - Current
Stocker
Walmart
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Fine and Applied Arts
Tai Solarin University of Education
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