Philip McGrath
Broussard,LA
Summary
Proactive Correctional Officer with extensive experience managing high-risk situations and ensuring safety. Skilled in contraband detection, emergency response, and inmate monitoring. Brings strong expertise in policy enforcement, de-escalation techniques, and maintaining secure environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Louisiana Dept of Corrections
04.2024 - 08.2024
- 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.
Correctional Officer
Washington Dept of Corrections
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
Correctional Officer
Corrections Corporation of America
08.2008 - 10.2013
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
Correctional Officer
Arizona Department of Corrections
03.1991 - 09.2001
- 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.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Monitored surveillance equipment to detect and prevent unauthorized activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Amphitheater High School
Tucson06.1988
Skills
- First Aid Training
- Emergency Response
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Correctional facility procedures
- Policy Enforcement
- Restraint Techniques
- Safety and security enforcement
- Self-defense tactics
- Surveillance
- Observation
- Stress Tolerance
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Louisiana Dept of Corrections
04.2024 - 08.2024
Correctional Officer
Washington Dept of Corrections
09.2017 - 08.2019
Correctional Officer
Corrections Corporation of America
08.2008 - 10.2013
Correctional Officer
Arizona Department of Corrections
03.1991 - 09.2001
High School Diploma -
Amphitheater High School
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