Corrections Officer
Virginia Department Of Corrections
Coeburn, VA
05.2005 - Current
- Enhance facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Preventing contraband introduction through diligent searches and visitor screenings.
- Conducting pat downs of inmates to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Effectively interacting with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Inspecting condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Ensuring accurate record-keeping by diligently documenting incidents, medical issues, and daily activities.
- Leading inmate work crews completing maintenance, construction, farming and special projects.
- Transporting inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.