Shayn Johnson
Herriman
Summary
Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over eight-year industry history.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections Officer
Utah Department Of Corrections
03.2024 - Current
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
- Supported successful emergency response efforts by participating in regular drills and training exercises.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
Corrections Officer
The Geo Group
04.2016 - 03.2024
- Received and inspected mail, property, and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes, and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
- Prevented contraband introduction through diligent cell searches and visitor screenings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Havasu High School
Lake Havasu City05-2008
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Security procedures
- Emergency response
- Inmate supervision
- De-escalation techniques
- Emergency management
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Incident prevention
- Mentorship
- Firearms training
- Cell inspections
Accomplishments
While working in Arizona, I worked almost every position available on both Units in Kingman to include: Housing Officer, Rover, Max Security Officer, Culinary Officer, Vehicle Salley Port Officer, Property Officer, Accountability Officer, Work Crew Officer and Programs Officer.
Certification
Certifications in the following through Arizona Department of Corrections: An instructor, a Defensive Tactics instructor and a Tactical Member(CIRT Equivalent).
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Utah Department Of Corrections
03.2024 - Current
Corrections Officer
The Geo Group
04.2016 - 03.2024
Certifications in the following through Arizona Department of Corrections: An instructor, a Defensive Tactics instructor and a Tactical Member(CIRT Equivalent).
High School Diploma -
Lake Havasu High School
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