Rochelle Pennant-Gordon
120 Alcott Place Apt 18K Bronx,NY
Summary
Observant correctional officer with several years of experience keeping order and avoiding dangerous situations within jails or prisons. Motivated and energetic leader recognized for generating respect and obedience from most difficult individuals. In-depth knowledge of use and care of firearms and restraint methods.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections Officer
Department OF CORRECTIONS
East Elmhurst, NY
06.2002 - 07.2022
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility
- Used inmate information system (IIS) to document facility and prisoner information, including prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents
- Strengthened emergency response protocols by conducting emergency scenarios and quarterly fire safety drills drills and assessing results
- Oversaw and maintained custody of hundreds of inmates in maximum security
- Enforced regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks, alcohol sensor testing and gate-locking procedures
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness
- Arranged daily schedules for prisoners, including library visits, work assignments, family visits and counseling appointments
- Mitigated risks and emergency response delays by monitoring weapon inventory controls
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints
Education
Human Services
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY2002
Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NY1994
Skills
- Surveillance
- Ethical standards of conduct
- Records Management
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Emergency Management
- Emergency Response
- Firearm operations trained
- Criminal law
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Correctional facility procedures
- Conflict resolution skills
- Crisis intervention training
- Inmate management
- Suicide prevention training
- Safety and security
- Search and seizure procedures
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- CERTIFIED in AED
- Firearm qualify 9mm
- Suicide Prevention and Crisis Management
Affiliations
- Mentoring inmates to become scholars who also dedicated their lives to the Christian Faith
Accomplishments
- Recognition in years of service in the Correctional department (2009)
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Department OF CORRECTIONS
06.2002 - 07.2022
Human Services
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
Criminal Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
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