Sean McFarland
West Frankfort,IL
Summary
Seasoned Correctional Officer with notable experience in managing inmate populations, enforcing facility policies, detecting contraband, and ensuring public safety and safety inside the facility. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and communication. Built a strong rapport with inmates to foster a safe environment while consistently maintaining facility security. Previous work has positively impacted overall efficiency and safety within correctional facilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Marion, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Supervised inmate activities, including meals, recreation times, and work assignments.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
- 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.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to inmates.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Inspected cells and other areas for safety hazards.
- Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
- Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
- Participated in training sessions to stay current on best practices in corrections and emergency response.
Correctional Officer
Illinois Department Of Corrections
Chester, IL
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Supervised inmate activities, including meals, recreation times, and work assignments.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
- 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.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Escorted inmates within the facility, including to and from cells, medical appointments, and recreational activities.
- Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
- Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Reported on quality of inmate work and violations committed by prisoners.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Conducted searches of inmates and visitors to prevent the smuggling of contraband.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to inmates.
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
- Distributed commissary items and dispensed prescribed medication to prisoners.
- Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.
- Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
- Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
- Provided guidance and counseling services to help inmates adjust to their new environment and develop life skills needed upon release from prison.
- Took prisoners into custody and escorted to locations within and outside facility.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Responded to emergencies and incidents, such as fights or attempted escapes, using appropriate restraint techniques.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
- Participated in training sessions to stay current on best practices in corrections and emergency response.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Trained in a maximum-security setting for over two and a half years.
Education
High School Diploma -
Frankfort Community High School
West Frankfort, IL05-2019
Skills
- Incident reporting
- Behavior management
- Contraband detection
- Inmate supervision
- Emergency response
- Security operations
- Regulatory compliance
- Documentation management
- Safety protocols
- Team collaboration
- Communication equipment operation
- Safety
- Task prioritization
- Records maintenance
- Use of Microsoft Word
- Grammar and typing skills
Accomplishments
- Nominated and won Correctional Officer of the Year at Menard Correctional Center in 2024 for the response and first aid given to a Sergeant choking and losing consciousness in the cell house.
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
08.2024 - Current
Correctional Officer
Illinois Department Of Corrections
01.2022 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Frankfort Community High School
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