Kojoe Ledlum
Maple Grove,MN
Summary
Dynamic Correctional Officer with extensive experience at Hennepin County Community Corrections, skilled in crisis intervention and conflict resolution. Successfully reduced contraband incidents through vigilant monitoring and thorough searches. Proven ability to manage high-risk situations with professionalism, ensuring safety and security while maintaining order during inmate transfers and emergencies.
Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security within facilities. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and enforcing rules and regulations. Focused on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication, with keen observational skills and strong sense of integrity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Hennepin County Community Corrections
05.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
Correctional Officer
Philadelphia Department Of Prisons
10.2005 - 04.2022
- 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.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted efficient inmate transfers, adhering to strict security protocols while maintaining order and control throughout the process.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Education
Associate of Arts - Finance
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PASkills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Crisis intervention training
Certification
- Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards Training Certificate - National PREA Resource Center.
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use Certification - National Safety Council.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training Certificate - CIT International.
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Hennepin County Community Corrections
05.2022 - Current
Correctional Officer
Philadelphia Department Of Prisons
10.2005 - 04.2022
Associate of Arts - Finance
Community College of Philadelphia
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