Rational Correctional Officer Corporal with an assertive and firm demeanor. Committed to maintaining ethical and moral standards while supervising and monitoring staff and offenders. Familiar with mental health and behavioral disorders. Expertise in First aid and CPR certified to detect and diffuse potentially dangerous situations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Corporal
Miami Dade County Corrections
04.2011 - Current
Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
Correctional Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
09.2006 - 04.2011
Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Skills
Inmate Interviews
Post-Trip Inspections
Basic First Aid
Sanitation Checks
Defensive Techniques
Training Methods
Administration
Creative Solutions
Inventory Counting
Search Inmates
Counseling Techniques
Active Listening
Problem Management
Additional Information
I.T.W. CERTIFIED, DEFENSIVE TACTICS INSTRUCTOR, FIELD TRAINING OFFICER, E.R.C. CERTIFIED.