Correctional Officer
Arizona Department of Corrections
Buckeye, AZ
10.2018 - Current
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Provided guidance and counseling services to help inmates adjust to their new environment and develop life skills needed upon release from prison.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.