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Makaveli Young

Montgomery,AL

Summary

Seasoned Correctional Officer with a proven track record at the Department of Corrections, adept in crisis management and de-escalation techniques. Excelled in maintaining safety and security, significantly reducing contraband instances. Skilled in emergency response and inmate supervision, demonstrating exceptional observational abilities and mental health awareness.

Committed Correctional Officer with passion for criminal justice. Experienced in maximum and medium security locations. Extensively trained in suicide prevention and defensive tactical techniques.

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 3-year industry history.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer

Department of Corrections
07.2023 - 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.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.

CDL Truck Driver

P&S Transportation Inc.
12.2021 - 06.2023
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.

Correctional Deputy Sheriff

MCSO
01.2016 - 06.2018
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping through diligent documentation of daily activities, incident reports, and other required forms; maintaining strict adherence to established policies for data privacy and confidentiality.
  • Assisted in the transportation of inmates between facilities, ensuring their safety during transfers while maintaining strict adherence to all security protocols.
  • Efficiently processed new inmate admissions by completing necessary paperwork, conducting searches, and assigning appropriate housing assignments based on individual needs and risk assessments.
  • Collaborated with fellow deputies and supervisors to maintain order within the facility and promptly address any conflicts or incidents that occurred.

Education

High School Diploma -

Robert E Lee
Montgomery, AL
05.2015

Skills

  • First aid training
  • Emergency response
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Inmate supervision
  • Mental health awareness
  • Correctional facility procedures
  • Policy enforcement
  • Inmate monitoring
  • Safety and security enforcement
  • Search and seizure procedures
  • Surveillance
  • Contraband seizure
  • Trained in defensive tactics
  • Crisis management
  • Weapons training
  • Prisoner transport
  • Observation techniques
  • Firearm operations trained
  • Gang awareness
  • Search procedures
  • Criminal justice

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Department of Corrections
07.2023 - Current

CDL Truck Driver

P&S Transportation Inc.
12.2021 - 06.2023

Correctional Deputy Sheriff

MCSO
01.2016 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

Robert E Lee
Makaveli Young