Sydney Okwonkwo
Houston,TX
Summary
Observant Correctional Officer with over 5 years of experience keeping order and avoiding dangerous situations within jails or prisons. Motivated and energetic leader recognized for generating respect and obedience from most difficult individuals. In-depth knowledge of use and care of firearms and restraint methods. I am currently the second shift back gate officer at O L Luther unit, Navasota TX.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer Iv
Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice
Navasota, TX
02.2019 - Current
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Responded to emergency situations with appropriate force measures.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, and other activities.
- Perform accurate count of living breathing inmates during count time.
- Conduct random pat searches on inmates for contraband.
- Receiving incoming chain, control both foot and vehicle traffic entering and exiting the back gate while adhering to vehicle/human identification and search procedure.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colliery Comprehensive Secondary School, Ngwo
ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA06-2000
Skills
- Contraband Seizure
- Prisoner Transport
- Emergency Response
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Radio Communication
- Trained in Defensive Tactics
- Suicide Prevention
Accomplishments
- Received award of excellence for recovering a cell phone introduced into the prison by a compromised officer that led an investigation that exposed a ring of dirty officers.
Timeline
Correctional Officer Iv
Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice
02.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Colliery Comprehensive Secondary School, Ngwo
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