Julius Omekeh
Richmond,TX
Summary
Experienced Correctional Officer with a solid background in offender headcounts, perimeter security, and escort protocols. Skilled in search operations, incident reporting, and teamwork to maintain order, protect staff, and support safe daily operations. Trusted to manage conflict, enforce policy, and respond quickly to security concerns.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
RICHMOND, Texas
10.2016 - Current
- Verified offender counts during headcount, meal service, and movement periods.
- Maintained perimeter security and monitored unit activity for suspicious behavior.
- Inspected cells and completed random searches of common areas.
- Identified potential threats and de-escalated conflicts to maintain safety and order.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Supervised offender work assignments and assessed compliance with regulations to ensure safety and accountability.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Collaborated with outside agencies such as social workers, psychologists, and probation officers.
- Demonstrated positive behavior to encourage inmates. for inmates by demonstrating positive behavior and promoting educational and vocational training programs.
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures to uphold security and ensure a safe environment within the correctional facility.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Welding Engineering
Petroleum Training Institute
Nigeria08-1996
Skills
- Facility security
- Offender headcounts
- Perimeter security
- Contraband screening
- Incident reporting
- Custody procedures
- Escort protocols
- Conflict de-escalation
- Search operations
Certification
- CPR AND SAMA
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
10.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Welding Engineering
Petroleum Training Institute