Highly experienced professional with experience providing guidance and support to inmates. Proven ability to maintain order and security in correctional facilities, while providing exemplary customer service to inmates and their families. Experienced in monitoring inmates, conducting investigations, and working to facilitate successful reintegration into society. Committed to providing safe, secure, and humane correctional environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
George W. Hill Correctional Facility
12.2024 - Current
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.
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
Conducted efficient inmate transfers, adhering to strict security protocols while maintaining order and control throughout the process.
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.
Supported mental health initiatives for inmates by connecting them with appropriate resources and services within the facility.
Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular and thorough cell inspections.
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Montgomery County, Pa
09.2023 - 03.2024
Demonstrated ability to handle difficult inmates in a professional and effective manner.
Maintained order within the facility by conducting searches, shakedowns, head counts and pat downs as necessary.
Developed excellent communication skills to de-escalate potentially volatile situations.
Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts, and other dangerous activities.
Responded quickly to disturbances utilizing appropriate force when necessary in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Utilized sound judgment and decision making skills when dealing with inmates, staff and visitors.
Administered daily counts of inmates and documented for recordkeeping.
Enforced institutional rules through verbal warnings, written reports or physical intervention as needed.
Performed observation duties in housing units to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
Made periodic patrols of quarters and work areas and initiated counts of inmates at regular and irregular intervals.
Communicated with other staff and main control to inform about inmate behaviors.
Supervised inmate workers assigned to various tasks throughout the facility.
Searched cells or living quarters for contraband and unapproved items.
Implemented safety protocols for the protection of inmates, staff and visitors from harm or injury.
Assisted in maintaining records of inmate activities including incident reports, disciplinary hearings and sentencing procedures.
Managed security operations during special events such as prisoner transportations, court appearances, medical visits and family visits.
Engaged in meaningful dialogue with inmates encouraging them towards positive behavior change.
Controlled disruptive behavior by voicing verbal orders and using physical force.
Inspected conditions of locks, window bars and doors to verify security and help prevent escapes.
Implemented disciplinary actions in accordance with established policy.
Monitored personal mail for contraband or any other suspicious items that may be entering the prison system illegally.
Recorded prisoner identification, charges and incidences of inmate disturbance to keep daily logs of prisoner activities.
Distributed meals and monitored inmate intake of nutritional requirements.
Settled disputes between inmates and collaborated with other officers to defuse escalated conflicts.
Searched inmates and cells for contraband and confiscated unauthorized items.
Participated in required job training.
Inspected conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
Counted to ensure that each prisoner was present.
Monitored inmate conduct in alignment with established policies and regulations.
Oversaw facility entrances to proactively prohibit escape or unauthorized entry.
QUARTERMASTER
United States navy
03.2021 - 05.2023
Mopped and washed down decks to remove oil, dirt, and debris.
Maintained government-issued certifications, as required.
Chipped and cleaned rust spots using wire brushes and hand or air chipping machines.
Steered ships under direction of commanders and navigating officers and direct helmsmen to steer, following designated courses.
Stood gangway watches to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding ships while in port.
Painted or varnished decks, superstructures, lifeboats, or sides of ships.
Recorded data in ships' logs.
Lubricated machinery, equipment, and engine parts.
Cleaned and polished wood trim, brass, or other metal parts.
Handled lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels and to rig towing lines.
Stood watch in ships' bows and bridge wings to look for obstructions in ship's path and to locate navigational aids, such as buoys, and lighthouses.
Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays and recorded data in engineering logs.
Tied barges together into tow units for tugboats handled, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations were reached.
Participated in shore patrols.
Gave directions to crew members engaged in cleaning wheelhouses and quarterdecks.
Measured depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters.
Examined machinery to verify specified pressures and lubricant flows.
Lowered and manned lifeboats during emergency drills.
Stood by wheels when ships were on automatic pilot and verified accuracy of courses, using magnetic compasses.
Operated, maintained and repaired ship winches, cranes, derricks, and weapons system.
Specified signals to other ships, using visual signaling devices, such as blinker lights and semaphores.
Spliced and repaired ropes, wire cables, and cordage.
Loaded and unloaded materials, vehicles, or passengers from vessels.
Ensured all safety protocols were met when handling hazardous materials.