Olanrewaju owolabi
Bowie,MD
Summary
Dynamic Correctional Officer Captain with extensive experience at Jessup Correctional Institution, adept at managing emergency situations and reducing inmate altercations through effective communication and de-escalation techniques. Proven track record in officer training and policy enforcement, fostering a safe environment while mentoring staff to achieve departmental goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer Captain
Jessup Correctional Institution
Jessup, MD
01.2008 - Current
- Maintained strict adherence to confidentiality protocols while managing sensitive information pertaining to inmates, staff, and overall facility operations.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, keeping staff and inmates safe during incidents such as lockdowns or evacuations.
- Reduced inmate altercations through consistent communication and conflict resolution strategies.
- Supported officer growth through mentorship opportunities while leading a team of correctional professionals towards achieving department goals collectively.
Federal Protective Security Officer
Coastal International Security
Washington, DC
02.2015 - 06.2020
- Control access to client facility through the admittance process. Assist visitors with a legitimate need to gain entry to the facility. Screen visitors and client employees in an efficient manner in order to expedite their admittance to the facility.
- Monitors entrances and exits; prevents unapproved or unlawful entry; controls entrances, the movement of people and vehicles, and parking; operates a gate and examines vehicle contents; monitors remote entrances using closed circuit television; operates remote access devices; in a calm manner directs persons who cause a disturbance to leave the property.
- Patrols assigned site on foot.
- Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations; sets up barriers and signage; and provides direction or information to others.
- Prepares logs or reports as required for post
- Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents or conditions following procedures established for post, by the company, or through training or certification.
- Carries out specific tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for the assigned post.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
The Polytechnic Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo State01-1998
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- Restraint techniques
- Mental health awareness
- Verbal communication
- Self-defense tactics
- Public safety
- Incident reporting
- De-escalation techniques
- Policy enforcement
- Investigative skills
- Inmate movement control
- Security procedures
- Officer training
Certification
Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor
Certified Trainers for Trainers
Timeline
Federal Protective Security Officer
Coastal International Security
02.2015 - 06.2020
Correctional Officer Captain
Jessup Correctional Institution
01.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
The Polytechnic Ibadan