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Octavia Carr

St Louis,MO

Summary

Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over [Number]-year industry history.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer 1

City Of St. Louis
03.1994 - 07.2023
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
  • Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts

Van Driver

BASIC Treatment Center
05.1992 - 03.1994
  • Conducted inspections on vehicles prior to use at beginning of shift each day.
  • Drove smoothly to maintain comfort of clients suffering from disability or injury.
  • Maintained vehicle by refueling, performing regular fluid level checks and cleaning interior and exterior of vehicle.
  • Observed and followed traffic laws and regulations specifically reinforcing public and client safety.
  • Assisted clients with loading and unloading of personal items and luggage, often delivering luggage to clients' rooms.
  • Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Drove smoothly to maintain comfort of clients suffering from disability or injury
  • Utilized maps, GPS, landmarks and traffic conditions to expertly navigate to and from destinations efficiently
  • Maintained vehicle by refueling, performing regular fluid level checks and cleaning interior and exterior of vehicle
  • Conducted inspections on vehicles prior to use at beginning of shift each day
  • Assisted clients with loading and unloading of personal items and luggage, often delivering luggage to clients' rooms
  • Performed minor repairs to vehicles such as tire changes, fluid top-offs, windshield wiper replacement and tire pressure checks
  • Provided passengers with information on local area nightlife, dining, entertainment and attractions
  • Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Northwest High School
5000 Riverview Ave. St. Louis Mo
05.1978

Skills

  • Technical Understanding
  • Policy and Procedural Writing
  • Corrective Actions
  • Restraint Techniques
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Behavioral Disorders Familiarity
  • Active Listening

Accomplishments

I WAS ALSO IN THE ARMED FORCES. U.S. ARMY

1980-1983 ACTIVE DUTY. 1983- 2006 RETIRED. WITH HONORS

Work Availability

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Timeline

Correctional Officer 1

City Of St. Louis
03.1994 - 07.2023

Van Driver

BASIC Treatment Center
05.1992 - 03.1994

Bachelor of Arts -

Colorado Technical University

High School Diploma -

Northwest High School
Octavia Carr