Misipati Faavae
KEAAU,HI
Summary
Proven leader in high-stakes environments, adept at crisis management and facility security, honed through roles with the State of Hawaii Department of Public Safety and the US Army. Expert in contraband seizure and crisis intervention, significantly enhancing safety and compliance. Cultivates teamwork and resilience, achieving notable reductions in inmate altercations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
State of Hawaii Department of Public Safety
03.2014 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- 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.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Supported mental health initiatives for inmates by connecting them with appropriate resources and services within the facility.
- Reduced inmate altercations through proactive conflict resolution strategies.
- Maintained detailed records of inmate behavior and activity, contributing to facility security.
- Ensured security of facility perimeter by conducting routine patrols.
- Improved compliance with state and federal regulations by updating and enforcing facility policies.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Cultivated positive relations with inmates, reducing tensions and promoting safer environment.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
Soldier
US Army Reserve
11.2008 - 11.2014
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
- Implemented tactics, procedures, and techniques for defense systems.
- Coached and mentored new recruits for motivated, high-performing teams.
- Worked weekends and long hours in deployed locations to complete [Type] taskings.
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
Active Duty Soldier
US Army
08.2004 - 11.2008
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
- Implemented tactics, procedures, and techniques for defense systems.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Risk-assessed environments and implemented appropriate security measures.
- Navigated terrain in hostile and non-hostile conditions, achieving positive outcomes.
- Trained in infantry tactics, weapons and medical procedures for well-rounded field support.
- Coordinated patrol operations to maintain safe urban and rural environments.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Hawaii Community College
Hilo, HI12.2012
Skills
- Contraband Seizure
- CCTV Monitoring
- Facility Security
- Inmate monitoring
- Prisoner Transport
- Crisis Management
- Records Management
- Evidence Preservation
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Safety and security enforcement
- Criminal Justice
- Criminal Law
- Crisis intervention training
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Safety
- State and federal laws knowledge
- Suicide Prevention
- First Aid Training
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Weapons training
- Booking procedures
- Search and seizure procedures
Accomplishments
- Routinely supervised more than 100 detainee inmates.
- Promoted to Level III Corrections Officer after 1 year of employment..
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Instructor Certified
- Proficient with CJIS system
- Proficient with interpreting court document and orders
- Certified with running UA testing with Viva-ProE
- Intake processing and Releasing Inmates using Offender Trak System
Languages
Samoan
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Correctional Officer
State of Hawaii Department of Public Safety
03.2014 - Current
Soldier
US Army Reserve
11.2008 - 11.2014
Active Duty Soldier
US Army
08.2004 - 11.2008
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Hawaii Community College
- Instructor Certified
- Proficient with CJIS system
- Proficient with interpreting court document and orders
- Certified with running UA testing with Viva-ProE
- Intake processing and Releasing Inmates using Offender Trak System
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