Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security in correctional facilities. Proven ability to manage challenging situations with calm and assertive approach. Skilled in conflict resolution, surveillance, and enforcing regulations. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective teamwork in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Officer
Stark County Sheriff's Office
08.2021 - Current
Acts as field training officer for new Corrections Officers
Administers first aid to injured and/or ill inmates
Answers inquiries from inmate and their friends/family
Backs up other respondents on calls for assistance
Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors, and public to maintain security within facility.
Calms distraught persons and observes for any mood changes in inmates
Cares for and maintain the security and well being on inmates, to include supervising inmates, conducting safety and security inspections, providing access to health care, conducting housing, feeding, bedding and well-being activities and maintaining accurate records involving all phases of inmate activity
Complete area shakedowns and prevented contraband introduction through diligent cell searches
Completes daily work logs, work records, incident reports and other necessary reports
Conducts inmate code violation investigations and disciplinary action
Interviews inmate victim and witnesses if a jail incident occurs
Conducting security rounds and pat downs
Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
Escorting inmates to and from necessary areas within the jail including video court, clinic, chapel, etc.
When necessary, protect inmates from hurting themselves, or others
Work with clinical staff, mental health staff, outside agency staff, and court staff.
Be able to interpret and judge situations accordingly and quickly decide next course of action
Maintain the cleanliness of the jail
Work with both male and female inmates
Corrections Monitor
Gateway Rehabilitation Center
06.2019 - 08.2021
Monitor residents' movement into and out of the facility
Maintain daily logs, visitor logs, law enforcement logs, kitchen logs, etc.
Maintain knowledge of all facility rules, regulations and policies
Conduct intakes and participate in the orientation of new residents
Conduct random room searches
Conduct strip searches, urinalysis and breathalyzer tests on residents
Transport patients as needed in company's vehicle
Dispense authorized prescription medications to residents
Counselor Tech
Monitor security cameras and makes rounds around building to ensure safety of residents and employees
Store Associate
Hallmark
04.2018 - 11.2019
Store Associate
Heartland Pets
08.2017 - 11.2019
“Phonathon” Caller
Gannon University
03.2018 - 05.2019
Education
Criminal Justice, Psychology
Gannon University
Erie, PA
03.2020
Skills
Oral Communication
Critical Thinking
Organizational
De-escalation techniques
Integrity and honesty
Leadership qualities
Relationship building and management
Crisis management
Trained in defensive tactics
First aid training
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Stark County Sheriff's Office
08.2021 - Current
Corrections Monitor
Gateway Rehabilitation Center
06.2019 - 08.2021
Store Associate
Hallmark
04.2018 - 11.2019
“Phonathon” Caller
Gannon University
03.2018 - 05.2019
Store Associate
Heartland Pets
08.2017 - 11.2019
Criminal Justice, Psychology
Gannon University
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