Joshua Bartlow

My duties as a Correctional Officer have included but are not limited to conducting wing tours a minimum of every 30 minutes, tool and equipment accountability, maintain a professional presence with Individuals in Custody and fellow Security and non-security staff, being up to date with Warden bulletins, conducting routine and random shakedowns of common and living areas for individuals.

• Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
• Collaborated with outside agencies such as social workers, psychologists, and probation officers when necessary.
• Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
• Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
• Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
• Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
• Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
• Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
• Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
• Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.

• Operated a variety of hand tools and power tools for various maintenance activities.
• Executed groundskeeping duties, including snow removal and leaf cleanup, to ensure safe access.

• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.