Kenny A. Mercado

Corrections Officer

Passaic County Sheriff's Office

Wayne , NJ

1997.12 - 2022.02

Ensured safety and security of inmates within the facility by conducting searches, supervising activities, and maintaining order.
Monitored and supervised inmates in the facility, ensuring their safety and security.
Maintained order by enforcing rules and regulations among inmates.
Conducted searches of cells, visitors, staff members, and other areas to detect contraband materials.
Assisted in coordinating inmate activities and programs such as recreation, education, religious services.
Investigated incidents involving suspected violations of laws or policies of the institution.
Documented all necessary information related to day-to-day operations for record keeping purposes.
Coordinated with medical personnel regarding the health care needs of inmates.
Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations in a professional manner.
Trained new staff members on procedures for handling inmates safely and securely.
Ensured that all appropriate paperwork was completed accurately for each inmate's file.
Interacted with families of inmates providing support during visits or phone calls.
Participated in team meetings discussing topics such as training opportunities or policy changes.
Performed regular inspections of living quarters to ensure they are clean and safe.
Advised senior officers on matters relating to inmate behavior or safety concerns.
Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
Supervised visitation and checked visitors for proper identification and contraband.
Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
Safely transported inmates to and from work sites, maintaining physical headcounts at all times.
Received and inspected mail and property from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
Oversaw assigned court trips for jailers, maintaining security of staff and public.
Issued security badges and passes to guests and visitors.
Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of personnel and general public.
Monitored disciplinary and medical lockups every 15 minutes.
Coordinated shakedowns to locate and remove unauthorized items.
Conducted scheduled headcounts to verify presence of prisoners.
Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.
Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
Inspected locks, window bars, doors and security systems to support escape prevention.
Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
Maintained order in building and on grounds of prison.
Settled disputes between inmates.
Inspected conditions of locks, window bars and doors at correctional facilities to verify security and prevent escapes.
Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
Recorded prisoner identification, charges and incidents of inmate disturbance, keeping daily logs of prisoner activities.
Assigned and monitored training needs of subordinate staff members to close knowledge and performance gaps.
Promoted safety, order and functionality of Correctional facility.

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Corrections Officer

High School Diploma -

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