Correctional Officer
David Wade Correctional Center
- Observed and learned safety protocols within correctional facilities.
- Assisted in monitoring inmate behavior to maintain security.
- Supported staff during routine inspections and searches for contraband.
- Engaged with inmates to promote compliance with facility rules.
- Participated in emergency response drills to enhance preparedness.
- Documented incidents and maintained accurate records of activities.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure effective communication and operations.
- Adapted quickly to changing environments and procedures within the facility.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
- Participated in ongoing professional development courses focused on understanding gang dynamics within prison settings to better identify and manage potential threats.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Ensured security of facility perimeter by conducting routine patrols.
- Mitigated potential security breaches with vigilant contraband detection practices.
- Reduced inmate altercations through proactive conflict resolution strategies.
- Facilitated effective emergency response drills, preparing staff for potential crises.
- Monitored surveillance equipment to detect and prevent unauthorized activities.
- Maintained detailed records of inmate behavior and activity, contributing to facility security.
- Assisted in crisis negotiations, preventing escalations and ensuring safety of inmates and staff.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular and thorough cell inspections.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.