Modupe Uwe-Sweet
Arlington
Summary
Seasoned Correctional Officer from Texas Department of Criminal Justice, adept in crisis management and conflict resolution. Excelled in maintaining safety by reducing contraband instances significantly, showcasing strong surveillance and interpersonal skills. Trained new officers, enhancing team efficiency and security protocols.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justicd
07.2012 - 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.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- 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.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
Education
Master Of Social Science - International Relations
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile Ife, Nigeria08.1993
Education
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile Ife, Nigeria09.1990
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Mental health awareness
- Correctional facility procedures
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint techniques
- Inmate monitoring
- Safety and security enforcement
- Observation
- Contraband seizure
- Surveillance
- Search and seizure procedures
- Self-defense techniques
- Security procedures
- Stress tolerance
- Relationship building and management
- Facility security
- Crisis management
- Weapons training
- Prisoner transport
- Crisis intervention training
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justicd
07.2012 - Current
Master Of Social Science - International Relations
Obafemi Awolowo University
Education
Obafemi Awolowo University
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