Kanoisha Bland
Texarkana,TX
Summary
A versatile, high-energy Correctional Officer who supports and enhances organizational initiatives by achieving results through communication, negotiation, and persuasion. Have 7 years experience in crisis management and time management and also a dependable person who can work with cross-functional teams in pursuit of quantifiable results. De-Escalation Instructor and Certified Training Officer for the institution but wanting to see the institution progress positively throughout career.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
FCI Texarkana
07.2019 - Current
- Made sure that security, safety, and rehabilitation of incarcerated male offenders were the main priority while also enforcing rules and regulations of the institution
- Perform random area searches, pat searches, discuss safety procedures, and insuring cleanliness and sanitation of each unit
- Counseling and providing guidance to inmates as they adjust to the institutional environment
- Properly trained in Microsoft, Excel, WebSentry, etc.
- Interviewed inmates to determine their needs and concerns
- Reports unusual behavior among inmates to intermediate supervisor and Special Investigative Supervisor
- Collected contraband such as weapons, drugs, intoxicants, etc.
- Remained calm and act quickly in emergency situations
- Conducted regular security checks and searches of inmates and their cells
- Assisted in investigations of inmate complaints
- Responded to emergency situations, including riots and disturbances, in a timely and efficient manner
Correctional Officer
Barry Telford Unit
10.2016 - 07.2019
- Ensured safety and security of inmates in a maximum security correctional facility
- Managed 84-300 inmates in housing areas per day.
- Monitored inmate activity and behavior to detect any irregularities
- Focused on maintaining peace, security and safety within correction facilities
- Responded to emergency situations, including riots and disturbances, in a timely and efficient manner
- Collaborated with other correctional officers to ensure safety and security of facility. Served as control room operator, greeting employees and visitors professionally and courteously.
- Maintained calendars for supervisors and monitored correspondence logs to ensure timely response
- Received, delivered and organized mail to inmates and staff members
- Properly trained in escorting inmates to and from institution, processed inmate buses, and trained in releasing inmates into society
- Processed new commitments, taken fingerprints, photographs, property inventory, etc.
- Maintained daily activity logs, daily run rosters, compiled folders for inmates housed on unit, received inmates requests, and sorted request to department heads
- Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Boston High School
New Boston, TX05.2016
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Time Management
- Safety Procedures
- First Aid/CPR
- Conflict Resolution
- Self-Defense
- Computer Proficiency
- De-escalation
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Mental Health Awareness
Certification
De-Escalation Instructor
Certified Training Officer
Timeline
Correctional Officer
FCI Texarkana
07.2019 - Current
Correctional Officer
Barry Telford Unit
10.2016 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
New Boston High School
De-Escalation Instructor
Certified Training Officer
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