Matthew King
Wellborn
Summary
Observant Correctional Officer with over 8 years of experience keeping order and avoiding dangerous situations within State Institutions. Motivated and energetic leader recognized for generating respect and obedience from most difficult individuals. In-depth knowledge of use and care of firearms and restraint methods.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
Tallahassee
06.2018 - Current
- Supervise and manage inmates within that special housing unit, ensuring the safety and security of both staff and inmates.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Assisted in the processing of new inmates, including taking photographs, collecting personal information, and explaining facility rules.
Warehouse Worker
Centeral States Feed
Lake City
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
- Provided assistance in loading and unloading containers from ships and trains.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
Education
High School Graduate - Required
Hamilton County High School
Hamilton County, Fl05.2002
Skills
- Customer service
- Security
- Crisis Intervention
- Hand Tools
- Conflict management
- Law enforcement
- Emergency management
- Surveillance
- Forklift
- Emergency response
- Report writing
- Safety protocols
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Situational awareness
- Observation
- Mental health awareness
- Firearms proficiency
- First aid and CPR certified
- Excellent problem solver
- De-escalation techniques
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
06.2018 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Centeral States Feed
01.2018 - 05.2018
High School Graduate - Required
Hamilton County High School