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MARKIDAH GIBSON

NEWARK

Summary

Police Officer highly effective at taking leadership direction from superiors as well as mentoring junior officers. Believes that willingness to learn and emphasis on teamwork are essential qualities of successful law enforcement officers. Focused on maintaining strong relationships with coworkers and community.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CORRECTIONAL POLICE OFFICER

MERCER COUNTY CORRECTION CENTER
LAMBERTVILLE
06.2006 - Current
  • Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
  • Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
  • Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
  • Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
  • Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
  • Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
  • Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
  • Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
  • Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
  • Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
  • Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.

Education

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

EVEREST UNIVERSITY
BRANDON
05-2013

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
NEWARK
05-2007

Skills

  • Emergency response
  • Surveillance monitoring
  • Safety protocols
  • Inmate supervision
  • Security inspections
  • Conflict resolution
  • Report writing
  • Officer training
  • Planning and coordination
  • Self-defense training

Certification

  • Methods of Instruction
  • Basic Course for County Corrections Officers
  • NJPTC Law Enforcement License

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CORRECTIONAL POLICE OFFICER

MERCER COUNTY CORRECTION CENTER
06.2006 - Current

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

EVEREST UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY