Seasoned Correctional Officer with notable experience in managing inmate populations, enforcing facility policies and ensuring public safety. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution and communication. Built strong rapport with inmates to foster safe environment while consistently maintaining facility security. Previous work has positively impacted overall efficiency and safety within correctional facilities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Illinois Department Of Corrections
Carterville, Illinois
02.2011 - Current
Supervised inmate activities, including meals, recreation times, and work assignments.
Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
Maintained detailed logs of inmate behavior, incidents, and daily activities.
Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
Trained new correctional officers on facility procedures, safety protocols, and the ethical treatment of inmates.
Participated in training sessions to stay current on best practices in corrections and emergency response.
Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
Mixing Operator
Continental Tire
Mt. Vernon, IL
02.2010 - 02.2011
Maintained thorough and accurate production records to achieve or exceed regulatory and internal standards.
Followed standard operating procedures while performing duties in a safe manner.
Completed manual and machine-assisted filling and packaging of orders.
Reviewed work specifications to determine product and material requirements.
Measured ingredients for use in production processes.
Monitored product quality throughout the mixing process.
Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
Adhered to packaging instructions such as meeting weight, label requirement and formula integrity targets.
Checked quality of mixed products at specific intervals in production process.
Package Handler/Air Driver
UPS
Marion, IL
08.2007 - 02.2010
Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
Labeled parcels accurately according to company guidelines.
Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
Monitored package deliveries to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
Collaborated with team members to improve workflow and increase productivity.
Checked cargo before transportation and determined if items adhered to proper regulation standards.
Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
Worked flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, to meet business needs.
Ensured compliance with postal regulations regarding hazardous materials handling.
Logged packaging activities and filed reports in company databases.
Loaded and unloaded packages from delivery vehicles with manual and powered equipment.
Assisted in the training of new package handlers on proper procedures and safety practices.
Conducted regular maintenance checks on truck and trailer units; reported any problems as soon as possible.
Filled out required paperwork related to deliveries including invoices and bills of lading.