Warren Keith
Duncansville,United States
Summary
Dedicated Correctional Officer with extensive experience at Camp Hill State Prison, skilled in crisis management and conflict resolution. Successfully reduced contraband incidents through vigilant monitoring and proactive strategies. Committed to inmate safety and facility security, fostering positive relationships while enforcing regulations and implementing effective emergency response plans.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Camp Hill State Prison
Camp Hill, PA
02.2000 - 04.2022
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure safety and compliance with facility regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband detection.
- Responded to emergencies, utilizing crisis intervention techniques to de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and medical personnel during incident responses.
- Maintained accurate reports of daily activities, incidents, and inmate interactions.
- Assisted in the implementation of security protocols to enhance prison safety measures.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Trained new officers on procedures, policies, and emergency response techniques.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss operational improvements and best practices.
- 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.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- 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.
- Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
- 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.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Conducted efficient inmate transfers, adhering to strict security protocols while maintaining order and control throughout the process.
- Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
- Supported mental health initiatives for inmates by connecting them with appropriate resources and services within the facility.
- Participated in ongoing professional development courses focused on understanding gang dynamics within prison settings to better identify and manage potential threats.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Maintained detailed records of inmate behavior and activity, contributing to facility security.
- Ensured security of facility perimeter by conducting routine patrols.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular and thorough cell inspections.
- Cultivated positive relations with inmates, reducing tensions and promoting safer environment.
- Reduced inmate altercations through proactive conflict resolution strategies.
- Implemented innovative inmate management techniques, leading to decrease in disciplinary incidents.
- Mitigated potential security breaches with vigilant contraband detection practices.
- Improved compliance with state and federal regulations by updating and enforcing facility policies.
- Oversaw visitation sessions, maintaining order and ensuring safety of all parties involved.
- Monitored surveillance equipment to detect and prevent unauthorized activities.
- 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.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Received and inspected mail, property, and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
Education
Certificate - Clerical And Bookkeeping
Red Rock
Lopez1996
Graphic Design
Pittsburgh Technical Institute
PA1994
High School Diploma -
Hollidaysburg High
Hollidaysburg, PA1993
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Mental health awareness
- Correctional facility procedures
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint techniques
- Inmate monitoring
- Safety and security enforcement
- Self-defense tactics
- Search and seizure procedures
- Observation
- Surveillance
- Contraband seizure
- Self-defense techniques
- Safety
- Security procedures
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Stress tolerance
- Relationship building and management
- Facility security
- Crisis management
- Weapons training
- Prisoner transport
- CCTV monitoring
- Observation techniques
- Crisis intervention training
- Central and pod control
- Booking procedures
- Suicide prevention
- Gang awareness
- Firearm operations trained
- Search procedures
- Emergency management
- Mentorship
- Cultural sensitivity
- Staff management
- File and record maintenance
- Evidence preservation
- Records management
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Background investigations
- Integrity maintenance
- Inmate classification
- Physical fitness
- Product knowledge
- Type equipment maintenance
- Behavioral disorders
- Incident prevention
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Camp Hill State Prison
02.2000 - 04.2022
Certificate - Clerical And Bookkeeping
Red Rock
Graphic Design
Pittsburgh Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Hollidaysburg High