Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over two-year history.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Williamson County Sheriff Office
02.2022 - Current
Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
Inside Wireman
Burke Electric
01.2019 - 01.2022
Improved safety standards by meticulously adhering to local building codes and industry best practices during all installations.
Maintained productivity under pressure while working within fast-paced environments such as construction sites or emergency repair situations.
Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established OSHA guidelines during all tasks.
Upgraded system functionality for customers by retrofitting existing wiring to accommodate modern devices and appliances when necessary.
Increased customer satisfaction by providing professional consultations on optimal wiring configurations and layouts.
Worked on both dead and energized lines.
Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
Installed and maintained underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
Assisted in the installation of energy-efficient lighting systems, reducing overall energy consumption for customers.
Developed a keen eye for identifying potential hazards, ensuring the safety of team members and clients during all installations.
Employee
Menards Marion
06.2012 - 12.2018
Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Johnston City High School
Johnston City, IL
05.2012
Skills
Prisoner Transport
Contraband Seizure
Observation
Policy Enforcement
Courtroom Practices
Booking procedures
Crisis Management
Firearm Safety
Inmate Classification
Self-defense tactics
Incident Reporting
Inmate monitoring
Job Related Training
40 Hour firearms training course
Basic taser training
PPCT Inmate Control training
CPR
OC Pepper Spray training
Ethics in corrections training
Cell Shakedown and Strip search training
References
Lyter Sample, Williamson County Sheriff, Correctional Officer, 618-751-9617, lsample@wcsheriff.com
Clayton Litton, United States Penitentiary Marion, Food Services, 618-694-7205
Mark Garza, United States Penitentiary Marion, Retired Corrections Seargent, 618-318-6643
Certification
County Corrections Officer by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
40 Hour Firearms Training Course
Basic Taser Training
PPCT Inmate Control Training
CPR
OC Pepper Spray Training
Ethics in Corrections Training
Cell Shakedown and Strip Search Training
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Williamson County Sheriff Office
02.2022 - Current
Inside Wireman
Burke Electric
01.2019 - 01.2022
Employee
Menards Marion
06.2012 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Johnston City High School
County Corrections Officer by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
40 Hour Firearms Training Course
Basic Taser Training
PPCT Inmate Control Training
CPR
OC Pepper Spray Training
Ethics in Corrections Training
Cell Shakedown and Strip Search Training
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