Olalekan Owasoyo
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated correctional officer with extensive experience at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, skilled in conflict resolution and crisis management. Proven ability to maintain safety and security through vigilant monitoring and effective de-escalation techniques, ensuring a secure environment for staff and inmates alike. Committed to upholding facility procedures and fostering positive relationships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT,
2024.07 - 2026.04
- Enforced facility rules and regulations to maintain order and safety.
- Conducted regular inspections of inmate housing areas and common spaces.
- Monitored inmate behavior and reported incidents to supervising officers.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to de-escalate volatile situations.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- 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.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
Security Officer
BLACKROCK SECURITY
2018.02 - 2024.06
- Monitored premises to prevent unauthorized access and ensure safety of personnel.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement to report incidents and enhance response strategies.
- Documented daily activities, incidents, and unusual occurrences for comprehensive review.
Education
Associate of Science - Information And Communication Technology
Odessa College
Odessa, TX05.2026
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
Self-defense tactics
Safety and security enforcement
Observation
Search and seizure procedures
Surveillance
Contraband seizure
Self-defense techniques
Security procedures
Safety
Trained in defensive tactics
Stress tolerance
Crisis management
Facility security
Relationship building and management
Weapons training
Timeline
Correctional Officer
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT,
2024.07 - 2026.04
Security Officer
BLACKROCK SECURITY
2018.02 - 2024.06
Associate of Science - Information And Communication Technology
Odessa College