Turaj Smith
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Experienced corrections professional with strong communication, conflict resolution, and security management skills. Demonstrates reliability and adaptability, consistently meeting high standards and delivering results. Effective team collaborator focused on maintaining order and ensuring safety in dynamic environments. Prepared to make significant impact through strategic planning and effective problem-solving.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Systems Officer
Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
06.2000 - Current
- Efficiently booked new inmates and processed releases, ensuring all required paperwork was completed accurately before an inmate's acceptance or departure from the facility.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and dedication to maintaining high standards in all aspects of correctional systems operations.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
Correctional Officer
Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
01.1995 - 06.2000
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- 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.
- Reduced inmate altercations through proactive conflict resolution strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-1994
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- Security procedures
- Behavioral observation
- De-escalation techniques
- Incident reporting
- Firearms proficiency
- Prisoner transport
- Restraint techniques
Accomplishments
- Routinely supervised more than 50 detainee inmates.
- Demonstrated ability to handle difficult inmates in a professional and effective manner.
- Created a processing system that was able to reduce the amount of time to screen incoming and outgoing inmates.
- Lead instructor for the Disturbance Control Team
- Special Operations Response Team Member
Certification
- Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards Training Certificate - National PREA Resource Center.
- Use of Force Training Certification - Various authorized training centers.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Firearms Proficiency Certificate
Correctional Worker of the Year 2015
I was recognized for exceptional leadership in coordinating the biweekly transportation of 300+ inmates to and from the facility, ensuring operational efficiency, compliance with regulations, and seamless execution for over 12 months.
Timeline
Correctional Systems Officer
Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
06.2000 - Current
Correctional Officer
Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
01.1995 - 06.2000
- Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards Training Certificate - National PREA Resource Center.
- Use of Force Training Certification - Various authorized training centers.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Firearms Proficiency Certificate
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
San Diego State University
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