Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols. 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 20-year industry history. Hardworking Correctional Officer skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Miami-Dade County Corrections & Rehabilitation Dep
10.2003 - Current
Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
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.
Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments
Conducted routine and emergency head counts
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers
Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas
Education
High School Diploma -
Barbara Goleman Senior High School
Miami Lakes, FL
06.1999
Skills
Safety and Security
Conflict Resolution Skills
Self-Defense Techniques
Armory and Key Control
Correctional Facility Procedures
Institutional Policies
Transporting Logs
Perimeter Patrol
Search Cells
Medical Emergency Response
Prison Settings
Inmate Escorting
Inmate Accountability
Security Procedures
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Miami-Dade County Corrections & Rehabilitation Dep