Musa Jokotogun
Waupun,WI
Summary
Proficient Corrections Officer with comprehensive experience in maintaining order, managing resources, and training staff within correctional environments. Skilled in de-escalation techniques, emergency response, and first aid, with a proven ability to handle challenging situations professionally. Ready to leverage strong observational skills and operational expertise to contribute effectively to a new team. Dedicated and conscientious individual with extensive experience in maintaining safety and security within correctional facilities. Skilled at enforcing rules, monitoring inmate behavior, and conducting searches to prevent contraband. Efficient in documenting incidents and completing reports with minimal errors, ensuring accurate records. Strong work ethic, consistently upholding facility policies and procedures while valuing order and discipline.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Waupun Correctional Institutions
09.2023 - Current
- Acting Sergeant Restrictive Housing Unit (RHU).
- Acting Sergeant North Cell Hall (NCH)
- Acting Sergeant South Cell Hall (SCH)
- Acting Sergeant North West Cell Hall (NWCH)
- Acting Sergeant South West Cell Hall (SWCH)
- Demonstrated ability to handle difficult inmates in a professional and effective manner.
- Maintained order within the facility by conducting searches, shakedowns, head counts and pat downs as necessary.
- Developed excellent communication skills to de-escalate potentially volatile situations.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts, and other dangerous activities.
- Responded quickly to disturbances utilizing appropriate force when necessary in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Administered daily counts of inmates and documented for recordkeeping.
- Enforced institutional rules through verbal warnings, written reports or physical intervention as needed.
- Performed observation duties in housing units to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
- Searched cells or living quarters for contraband and unapproved items.
- Managed security operations during special events such as prisoner transportations, court appearances, medical visits and family visits.
- Engaged in meaningful dialogue with inmates encouraging them towards positive behavior change.
- Distributed meals and monitored inmate intake of nutritional requirements.
- Administered AM, NOON, PM and HS medications to inmates at appropriate times.
- Maintaining security, safety and managing behavior of inmates in Restrictive Housing Units.
- Adhering to Specific Policy and Procedures in Restrictive Housing Units.
- Regular inspections of cells and other areas are conducted to identify security breaches, contraband, and other violations.
- Constant vigilance and observation are crucial for identifying potential issues and responding quickly.
- Detailed reports and logs are maintained to document events, observations, and any concerns.
- Strict control of inmate movement and access to different areas within the unit is essential.
- Securing the inmates in bed restraints to prevent further harm to themselves or others, while also ensuring the inmate receives necessary mental health evaluations and treatment.
- Periodic Range Emotion for inmates in bed restraints.
Correctional Corporal
Tecumseh State Correctional Institution
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Effectively managed resources by ensuring that supplies were ordered on time and within budget.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing offenders, providing security and enforcing regulations.
- Thoroughly trained subordinates in safety protocols, operational procedures and correctional practices.
- Showed proficiency in developing strategies for responding to emergency situations quickly and effectively.
- Accurately maintained records of offender behavior, progress reports, incident reports and other documents.
- Excelled in conducting investigations of infractions and writing reports on incidents.
- Successfully coordinated with outside agencies including law enforcement personnel, medical professionals and social workers.
- Instrumental in developing training materials for new staff members on topics such as legal rights of inmates or use-of-force guidelines.
- Developed strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with inmates, staff and visitors.
- Made periodic patrols of quarters and work areas and initiated counts of inmates at regular and irregular intervals.
- Inspected conditions of locks, window bars and doors to verify security and help prevent escapes.
- Secured and tracked weapons and other valuable items.
- Supervised and directed work of correctional officers to ensure safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates.
- Proven ability to remain calm under pressure while dealing with difficult individuals or circumstances.
- Proficiently supervised inmate activities such as work assignments, recreational programs and educational classes.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with inmates to promote rehabilitation efforts.
- Administered daily counts of inmates and documented for recordkeeping.
- Tecumseh, Nebraska
Correctional Officer
Jackson County Detention Centre
03.2010 - 04.2022
- Managed daily operations of the correctional facility including overseeing inmate movement, meal distribution, and recreational activities.
- Utilized problem solving skills to resolve conflicts between inmates or staff members.
- Assessed inmate behavior, monitored activities, and enforced disciplinary rules.
- Developed expertise in conducting security searches and pat-downs to ensure safety of inmates and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to defuse potentially violent situations through effective communication techniques.
- Implemented appropriate measures in response to emergency situations such as medical emergencies or disturbances among inmates.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing prisoners.
- Supervised work assignments given to prisoners while maintaining a safe environment.
- Monitored surveillance cameras to detect suspicious activity within the facility.
- Performed crisis intervention when necessary by providing counseling services for troubled inmates.
- Ensured that all areas of the correctional facility are secure at all times by performing regular inspections.
- Facilitated constructive conversations between inmates and their families during visits.
- Inspected cells regularly for any signs of illegal activities or prohibited items.
- Kansas City, Missouri
Research Assistant
Wireless Network & Security Laboratory
02.2014 - 12.2019
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects.
- Prepared presentations on research findings for conferences or seminars.
- Performed literature reviews to identify current trends in field being studied.
- Compiled data into tables, graphs and charts for presentation purposes and publication in journals or magazines.
- Monitored and reported on research progress and related activities.
- Interacted with participants during fieldwork visits to collect data according to established protocol.
- Assisted in designing research methodologies and protocols.
- Extracted and entered relevant scientific data and information into appropriate databases.
- Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
Graduate Student Assistant
Wireless Network and Security Laboratory
02.2013 - 12.2013
- Led team building activities for graduate students to foster collaboration and communication skills.
- Developed and facilitated interactive workshops for graduate students on career development topics.
- Developed and implemented innovative strategies to improve student engagement in the classroom.
- Facilitated group discussions among graduate students related to course content or other topics.
- Collaborated with faculty to design curriculum that met the needs of diverse learners.
- Organized events such as conferences, symposiums and workshops for graduate students.
- Provided administrative support to faculty members, including scheduling meetings, maintaining records, and preparing reports.
- Created online learning modules using a variety of software applications such as Adobe Creative Suite, HTML and CSS, JavaScript.
- Answered incoming calls and responded to inquiries and messages using professional etiquette.
- Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
Engineer
Thompson Hospitality
08.2009 - 11.2012
- Assisted senior engineers in troubleshooting complex problems.
- Collaborated with teams to troubleshoot complex issues, resulting in improved performance and reliability.
- Created detailed documentation for all engineering processes and procedures.
- Evaluated existing systems and proposed modifications or upgrades.
- Managed design, development and implementation of engineering systems.
- Managed engineering projects efficiently, meeting deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Directed and supported installation teams during start-up, testing and system commissioning.
- Assisted in installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
- Prepared and presented detailed engineering drawings and specifications for review and approval by stakeholders.
- Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Electrical Engineering Candidate
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD12.2026
Master of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD05.2011
Skills
- Emergency Response
- De-Escalation Technique
- First Aid Training
- Correctional Facility Procedures
- Safety
- Trained and Defensive Tactics
- Weapon Training
- Safety and Security Enforcement
- Self Defence Technique
- Conflicts Resolution Skills
- Self Defence Tactics
Certification
- Wisconsin State Corrections Academy, 11/01/23
- Weapon Qualifications: Riffle and Short gun, 12/01/24
- Nebraska State Corrections Academy, Pre-service Class 622, 06/01/22
- Level 3 Security Awareness Certification, 06/01/22
- Weapon Qualification: Riffle and Shot gun, Nebraska State Correctional Institutions, Not Provided
- Jackson County Detention Centre, Pre-Service Class 132nd, 11/01/20
- Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT), Jackson County Detention Centre, 06/01/21
- An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, IS-00700.b, 06/01/22
- Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100, 06/01/22
- Certificate of Completion: CPR, AED and Basic First Aid, Waupun Correctional Institutions, Not Provided
- Certificate of Completion: CPR, AED and Basic First Aid, Tecumseh State Correctional Institutions, Not Provided
- Certificate of Completion: CPR, AED and Basic First Aid, Jackson County Detention Centre, Not Provided
Publications
- Combined Tone Cancellation and Clipping Technique for Reducing the Peak to Average Power Ratio in Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing, 2022 International Telemetry Conference, Glendale, Arizona, 10/24/22
- The Application of Adaptive Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (AOFDM) for Power Efficiency, 2022 International Telemetry Conference, Glendale, Arizona, 10/24/22
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Waupun Correctional Institutions
09.2023 - Current
Correctional Corporal
Tecumseh State Correctional Institution
04.2022 - 09.2023
Research Assistant
Wireless Network & Security Laboratory
02.2014 - 12.2019
Graduate Student Assistant
Wireless Network and Security Laboratory
02.2013 - 12.2013
Correctional Officer
Jackson County Detention Centre
03.2010 - 04.2022
Engineer
Thompson Hospitality
08.2009 - 11.2012
Master of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Morgan State University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Electrical Engineering Candidate
Morgan State University