Michael Compston
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Officer
King County Adult & Juvenile Detention
Kent, WA
04.1999 - Current
- Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
- Responded to emergencies and incidents, such as fights or attempted escapes, using appropriate restraint techniques.
- Coordinated with medical staff to ensure timely administration of medications prescribed to inmates.
- Conducted investigations of crimes committed within prison.
- Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being over those detained.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Maintained detailed logs of inmate behavior, incidents, and daily activities.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on departmental policies and procedures related to corrections work.
- Provided transportation services for transporting prisoners from one location to another according to court orders or other directives.
- Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations that may arise within the facility.
- Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
- Transported inmates to scheduled court appearances, medical appointments and authorized activities.
- Conducted investigations into incidents involving inmates, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Nevada Community College
Fallon, NV06-1979
Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Emergency response
- Incident reporting
- Crisis management
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Multitasking
- Self-Directed
- Decision-making
Timeline
Corrections Officer
King County Adult & Juvenile Detention
04.1999 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Nevada Community College
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