Joseph Davis
SUITLAND,MD
Summary
Dynamic Lead Correctional Officer with extensive experience at the DC Department of Corrections, five years working in maximum security units, adept at crisis management and conflict resolution. Successfully enhanced facility security through proactive contraband detection and effective emergency response strategies, ensuring safety for staff and inmates alike. First aid certified, with strong observation skills and a commitment to maintaining a secure environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Correctional Officer
DC Department of Corrections
03.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
- Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
- Ensured security of facility perimeter by conducting routine patrols.
Education
Information Technology - Computer And Information Systems Security
Strayer University
Washington, VA01.2020
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Mental health awareness
- Correctional facility procedures
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint techniques
- Inmate monitoring
- Safety and security enforcement
- Search and seizure procedures
- Self-defense tactics
- Observation
- Surveillance
- Contraband seizure
- Safety
- Security procedures
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Facility security
- Crisis management
- Weapons training
- Prisoner transport
- CCTV monitoring
- Suicide prevention
- Negotiation
- Contraband inspections
- Excellent problem solver
- Perimeter control
- Incident prevention
- Contraband detection
- First aid and CPR certified
- Inmate rights
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Safety and security
- First aid certification
- Excellent communication
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Lead Correctional Officer
DC Department of Corrections
03.2019 - Current
Information Technology - Computer And Information Systems Security
Strayer University
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