Michael Wolfe
Franklin,VA
Summary
Dynamic Correctional Sergeant with extensive experience at Deerfield Correctional Center, skilled in emergency response and conflict management. Proven track record in enhancing facility safety through rigorous inspections and effective policy enforcement. Adept at training staff and maintaining order, ensuring a secure environment for both inmates and personnel.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
Deerfield Correctional Center
07.2020 - Current
- Learned and implemented safety protocols to maintain secure environment.
- Assisted in monitoring inmate behavior to promote facility safety.
- Supported daily operations through effective communication with team members.
- Participated in training sessions on emergency response procedures.
- Observed and reported any security breaches or incidents promptly.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations within correctional environment.
- Engaged with inmates to facilitate conflict resolution and compliance with rules.
- Maintained documentation of daily activities for accurate record-keeping.
- Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
Jail Guard
Southside Regional Jail
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Monitored inmate activities to ensure compliance with facility regulations and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular inspections of housing units and common areas for security breaches or safety hazards.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and emergency services during incidents to maintain order and safety.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of inmate rehabilitation programs to reduce recidivism rates.
- Improved inmate behavior by implementing and enforcing strict disciplinary procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for inmates and staff by conducting thorough cell searches and confiscating contraband items.
- Utilized weapons, handcuffs, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
Correctional Officer
Sussex 1 State Prison
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure compliance with facility rules and regulations.
- Conducted routine inspections of cells and common areas for contraband and safety hazards.
- Responded promptly to incidents, de-escalating conflicts and maintaining order among inmates.
- Documented daily activities and incident reports accurately for record-keeping purposes.
- Trained new officers on operational procedures, safety protocols, and effective communication techniques.
- 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.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
Education
GED -
Franklin High School
Franklin, VASkills
- De-escalation techniques
- Emergency response
- Body searches
- Policy enforcement
- Staff supervision
- Inmate transportation
- Officer training
- Security protocols
- Inmate supervision
- Conflict management
- Rule enforcement
- Surveillance monitoring
- Inmate movement control
- Restraint techniques
- Rules of conduct
- Security procedures
- Inmate transport
- Administration
- Crisis management
- Inventory counting
- Work planning
- Inspections
- Job assignments
- Crowd control
- Public safety
- Firearms proficiency
- Facility security
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
Deerfield Correctional Center
07.2020 - Current
Jail Guard
Southside Regional Jail
06.2020 - 07.2020
Correctional Officer
Sussex 1 State Prison
08.2018 - 06.2020
GED -
Franklin High School
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