Kevin Garvey
Covington,LA
Summary
Accomplished Correctional Officer from Pearl River County Sheriff Office, adept in emergency response and conflict resolution, significantly reduced contraband instances. Excelled in inmate supervision and safety, enhancing staff communication and ensuring secure, efficient operations. Demonstrated exceptional stress tolerance and first aid proficiency, mentoring new officers and streamlining medication distribution processes. Committed Correctional 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 1-year industry history.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Pearl River County Sheriff Office
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Conducted efficient inmate transfers, adhering to strict security protocols while maintaining order and control throughout the process.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Picayune Memoral Highschool
800 Fifth Ave, Picayune, MS 39466 05.2023
Skills
First Aid Training
Emergency Response
De-Escalation Techniques
Conflict resolution skills
Inmate Supervision
Correctional facility procedures
Policy Enforcement
Inmate monitoring
Self-defense tactics
Safety
Stress Tolerance
CCTV Monitoring
Certification
- Taser Training - 2/24
- Certified Correctional Officer Training - 3/24
- Cit Officer Training - 3/24
- Sabre Red Aerosol Projectors Training - 3/24
- Detention Officer Juvenile Training Module - 3/24
running
Usually on the days that im free or off work ,i would take morning runs for 2 hours.
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Pearl River County Sheriff Office
04.2023 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Picayune Memoral Highschool
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