Rochelle I. Saunders
Ridgeland,MS
Summary
Seasoned, resourceful Correctional Officer familiar with problem-solving and crisis-management techniques necessary to effectively navigate prison environment. Detailed supervision for day-to-day inmate interactions, including recreation, leisure and work-site activity. Safety-focused dedication with results-oriented planning and protocol establishment to maintain safety for all.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections Officer
Mississippi Department Of Corrections
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being over those detained.
- Recognized signs of problems, such as despondency, depression and anger in order to prevent riots or suicides.
- Escorted prisoners to and from court, jail and other jurisdictions or rehabilitation institutions.
- Maintained custody and control of over 7,000 inmates housed in maximum security unit.
- Processed all required forms for new facility admissions and submitted copies to maintain official records.
Correctional Officer
Mississippi Department Of Corrections
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Oversaw assigned court trips for jailers, maintaining security of staff and public.
- Maintained order in building and on grounds of prison.
- Oversaw facility operations when monitoring laundry services, meal preparation and service, prisoner escorting and video surveillance.
- Directed administrative activities for recordkeeping, interactions with public, cash management, protocols and procedures.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Correctional Officer
Warren County Juvenile Detention Center
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
Corrections Officer
Mississippi Department Of Corrections
12.2014 - 04.2015
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Operated telephones, switchboards, intercoms and two-way radios to communicate with other personnel.
- Observed and directed inmates during recreation, visits, telephone and shower time.
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
- Complied with Standard Emergency Health Response Plan, including having written plan in place.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS05.2023
Skills
- Dynamic communication skills
- Information documentation
- Critical thinker
- Data Management
- Problem resolution
- Team management
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Ethical standards of conduct
- State and federal laws knowledge
- High-energy attitude
- First aid and CPR certified
- Strategic planning and organization
- Customer service excellence
- Adaptive team player
- Clerical support
- Customer relations
Certification
- Proficient in MS Office
- Certificate of Phlebotomy (Expires May 2024)
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Mississippi Department Of Corrections
12.2019 - 04.2021
Correctional Officer
Mississippi Department Of Corrections
06.2016 - 09.2016
Correctional Officer
Warren County Juvenile Detention Center
05.2015 - 10.2015
Corrections Officer
Mississippi Department Of Corrections
12.2014 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Alcorn State University
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