Matthew Barrett
Palmyra,PA
Summary
Hardworking Correctional Officer with over 17 years of experience in corrections. 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 searches. Develops strong rapport with both inmates and colleagues. Excellent command of safety, security and emergency management protocols.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
PA Department Of Corrections, Training Academy
12.2022 - Current
- Operated the secured control desk of the PA DOC Training Academy
- Inventoried, secured, issued and maintained security items such as keys, communications equipment, restraints, and training equipment.
- Facilitated daily inmate counts.
- Served as a point of contact for cadets lodging at the academy.
- Received and directed incoming calls, took messages and staff and cadet call offs.
- Maintained security logs, and monthly inventories.
- Monitored and responded to fire alarms, and facility evacuation.
- Performed regular fire and security rounds throughout the Academy buildings and grounds.
- Initiated all emergency responses (medical, fire, etc.)
Correctional Officer
PA Department Of Corrections, SCI Camp Hill
07.2010 - 12.2022
- Performed duties of a housing unit officer on General population and CDCC housing units
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, and records.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, mainline, recreation, activities, chapel, phone calls and showers.
- Observed behavior of inmates individually and in groups.
- Conducted random and general cell, area, and inmate searches.
- Processed inmate mail and legal mail
- Ensured proper placement of inmates in bed management, and housing unit movement sheets.
- Performed duties of Key Room officer, ensuring proper distribution, and accountability of institutional keys and equipment.
- Worked as CCTV and Main Gate Access officer, monitoring the electronic perimeter security system and controlling vehicle and man doors inside the secure perimeter.
- Performed duties of the Main Gate officer, controlling and monitoring access in and out of the secure facility through the Main Gate of the institution.
- Operated the Outside Security Patrol vehicles, patrolling the outside perimeter of the institution.
- Performed duties of both inside and outside towers, observing and controlling movement on the ground.
Correctional Officer
Federal Bureau Of Prisons, FCC Allenwood
08.2008 - 07.2010
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, and records.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, mainline, recreation, activities, chapel, phone calls and showers.
- Observed behavior of inmates individually and in groups.
- Processed inmate mail and legal mail
- Monitored inmate phone calls and mail
- Operated the Outside Security Patrol vehicles, patrolling the perimeter of the institution and the reservation.
- Performed duties of outside towers, observing the secure perimeter.
Correctional Officer
PA Department Of Corrections, SCI Camp Hill
12.2006 - 08.2008
- Operated as both a utility officer and a housing unit officer on CDCC and reception housing units.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, and records.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, mainline, recreation, activities, chapel, phone calls and showers.
- Conducted random, and general cell, area, and inmate searches.
- Processed inmate mail and legal mail.
- Ensured proper placement of inmates in bed management, and housing unit movement sheets.
- Operated the Outside Security Patrol vehicles, patrolling outside the perimeter of the institution.
- Performed duties of inside towers, observing and controlling movement on the ground.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte, NC06.2003
Skills
- Contraband Searching
- Head Counts
- Disciplinary Action
- Inmate Supervision
- Security Checks
- Armory and Key Control
- Safety and Security Enforcement
- Weapons Handling
- Firearm Safety
- Proficient with Excel
- Organized
- Hospitality and guest relations
Certificates and Training
- CERT Basic Operator
- CERT Advanced Weapons Handling
- CERT Building Entry
- CERT Chemical Munitions
- Training for Staff Trainer
- Master OC Instructor
Timeline
Correctional Officer
PA Department Of Corrections, Training Academy
12.2022 - Current
Correctional Officer
PA Department Of Corrections, SCI Camp Hill
07.2010 - 12.2022
Correctional Officer
Federal Bureau Of Prisons, FCC Allenwood
08.2008 - 07.2010
Correctional Officer
PA Department Of Corrections, SCI Camp Hill
12.2006 - 08.2008
High School Diploma -
East Mecklenburg High School
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