Sorem Strauss
Orem,Utah
Summary
Correctional Officer with 8 Years of experience supervising inmate interactions for safety and compliance. Brings moral code and crisis-management techniques to maintain productive environment for rehabilitation.
Spanish speaker and focuses on individual security within all interactions with inmates and staff.
Wanting to expand skills and knowledge to commit to the department and its goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CIRT Correctional Officer
Utah Department of Corrections
01.2019 - Current
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
Correctional Officer
Utah Department Of Corrections
07.2016 - 12.2018
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Coordinated activities with inmates to stimulate learning and skill development for life after incarceration.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
Security Officer
All Pro Security
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at various facilities.
- Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
- Reported safety hazards for remediation response.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
Education
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement
Utah Valley University
Orem Utah05.2008
Skills
- Booking Procedures
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Non-Violent Intervention
- Restraint Techniques
- Crisis Management
- Control Room Maintenance
- Emergency Response
- Firearms Training
- Security Checks
- Inmate Supervision
- Head Counts
- Inmate Transport
- Corrections
- Evidence Preservation
- Occupational Hazards and Safety Precautions
- Behavioral Disorders Familiarity
Certification
- Post Law Enforcement Officer Academy October 3rd-December 8th 2022
- FETT Forced Entry Tactical Training -August 26th-August 30th, 2019
- Ogden Metro Swat School-July 28th- August 2nd 2019
Timeline
CIRT Correctional Officer
Utah Department of Corrections
01.2019 - Current
Correctional Officer
Utah Department Of Corrections
07.2016 - 12.2018
Security Officer
All Pro Security
05.2015 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement
Utah Valley University
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