JUSTIN CROOKS
Azle,Tx
Summary
Committed and trustworthy 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 13-year industry history. Talented at quickly deescalating conflicts and maintaining superior levels of levelheadedness. Intelligent and agile with remarkable security awareness. Reliable and skilled at handling and managing activities of 200 plus offenders in assigned housing units. Sound knowledge of constitutional rights and ethical standards of conduct. Experience supervising inmates, preparing and serving meals to inmates and monitoring overall facility security. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Officer Specialist
Bureau Of Prisons, FMC Carswell
02.2023 - Current
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
- Maintained inmate safety through monitoring of behavior and intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, personal property, and common areas.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Supported mental health initiatives for inmates by connecting them with appropriate resources and services within facility.
- Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with policy and procedures and maintain facility security.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout institution regularly.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents using Darts and Truscope.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Closely monitored inmate behavior to identify potential issues or conflicts before they escalated into larger problems.
- Accounted for and inventoried inmate personal property.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Security Officer
Texas Industrial Security
05.2010 - 02.2023
- Monitored inmates confirming compliance with security regulations.
- Prepared and maintained reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Escorted inmates to and from medical procedures while at local hospitals.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout hospital visits and procedures.
- Inspected patient rooms for contraband and safety.
- Properly identified inmates when receiving and releasing to and from prison staff.
Security Officer
Swanson Security Services
05.2015 - 10.2020
- Monitored inmates confirming compliance with security regulations.
- Prepared and maintained reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Escorted inmates to and from medical procedures while at local hospitals.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout hospital visits and procedures.
- Inspected patient rooms for contraband and safety.
- Properly identified inmates when receiving and releasing to and from prison staff.
Detention Officer
Tarrant County Sheriff Department
04.2010 - 11.2015
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Coordinated with attorneys and prosecutors in regard to inmates.
- Testified in court pertaining to prisoner statements and behavior while in custody.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Maintained custody and control of 48 inmates housed in administrative segregation housing unit.
- Maintained custody and control of 48 inmates housed in MHMR / suicide prevention unit.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of 72 inmates.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Assisted in processing of new inmates by conducting intake procedures such as fingerprinting, photographing, and inventorying personal property.
- Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see prisoners.
- Assisted in reducing incidents of violence by implementing conflict resolution strategies and de-escalation techniques.
Fire Controlman
United States Navy, USS Bataan LHD
11.2005 - 02.2009
- Ordnance handling supervisor (ammunition and missiles)
- Rolling Air Missile and NATO Sea sparrow Certified
- Security Sentry / safety and security of ship and surrounding pier
- Operated and maintained key combat equipment such as Phalanx CIWS, NATO Sea Sparrow, and RAM.
- Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment.
- Operated and maintained multimillion dollar systems of heavy weapons, missiles, ammunition.
- Identified parts and services to maintain defense weaponry equipment and provided timely solutions to continue operations.
- Completed inspections and basic repair need to uphold strict performance standards.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX08.2023
High School Diploma -
Arlington Heights High School
Fort Worth, TX05.2005
Skills
- Detailed Activity Logs and report writing
- Safety and Security Checks
- Interpersonal Skills and Critical Thinking
- Inmate Supervision and Head Counts
- Body and Cell Searches / Contraband Seizure
- Defensive Techniques
- De-Escalating Conflicts using De-Escalation Techniques
- Correctional Facility Policy and Procedures Enforcement
- Administrative Segregation / Suicide Prevention Training
- Behavioral Observations
- Inmate Intake Procedures
- Attention to Detail and Multitasking Abilities
- Task Prioritization
- Effective Communication
Certification
- Correctional Officer / Mental Health Certified MHMR / Suicide Prevention / Special Management Segregation / CPR / Interpersonal Communication skills / Cultural Diversity / Armed Basic Prisoner Transport
Additional Information
- Bureau of Prisons - FMC Carswell - Rookie of the Year 2023
- Bureau of Prisons - FMC Carswell - 20 hours Time off Awards
- MILITARY AWARDS , Navy E ribbon, Good conduct, National Defense Service, Global war on terrorism expeditionary, Global war on terrorism service, Armed forces service, sea service deployment, Navy pistol and rifle marksmanship
Timeline
Senior Officer Specialist
Bureau Of Prisons, FMC Carswell
02.2023 - Current
Security Officer
Swanson Security Services
05.2015 - 10.2020
Security Officer
Texas Industrial Security
05.2010 - 02.2023
Detention Officer
Tarrant County Sheriff Department
04.2010 - 11.2015
Fire Controlman
United States Navy, USS Bataan LHD
11.2005 - 02.2009
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Tarrant County College District
High School Diploma -
Arlington Heights High School
- Correctional Officer / Mental Health Certified MHMR / Suicide Prevention / Special Management Segregation / CPR / Interpersonal Communication skills / Cultural Diversity / Armed Basic Prisoner Transport
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