William Smith
Roswell,NM
Summary
Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols. Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over 23-year industry history. Hardworking Corrections Officer skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches. Correctional Officer offers [23]-year history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts. Committed Correctional Officer with passion for criminal justice. Experienced in maximum and medium security locations. Extensively trained in suicide prevention and defensive tactical techniques. Focused Correctional Officer offering 23-year history of monitoring high-volume correctional facilities to maintain safety and order. Extensive experience in inmate restraints and searches. Proven success enforcing facility policies and reducing inmate altercations. Focused Correctional Officer offering 23-year history of monitoring high-volume correctional facilities to maintain safety and order. Extensive experience in inmate restraints and searches. Proven success enforcing facility policies and reducing inmate altercations. Focused Correctional Officer offering 23-year history of monitoring high-volume correctional facilities to maintain safety and order. Extensive experience in inmate restraints and searches. Proven success enforcing facility policies and reducing inmate altercations. Focused Correctional Officer offering 23-year history of monitoring high-volume correctional facilities to maintain safety and order. Extensive experience in inmate restraints and searches. Proven success enforcing facility policies and reducing inmate altercations. Correctional Officer offers 23-year history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts. Correctional Officer offers 23-year history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts. Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over 23-year industry history. Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over 23-year industry history. Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over 23-year industry history. Correctional Officer offers 23-year history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts. Correctional Officer offers 23-year history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
New Mexico Department Of Corrections
03.2022 - Current
- Inspected material prior to production to ensure authenticity and quality
- Performed tests on all devices prior to and during production
- Monitored and tested equipment prior to recording data
- Reported any issues to senor management immediately
- Made suggestions to enhance safety and efficiency of products
- Removed products and materials that failed to meet established guidelines
- Successfully diffused potentially violent situations through de-escalation tactics, resulting in zero incidents of inmate violence
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and effectively, mitigating potential harm and reducing property damage
- Managed emergency situations and provided emergency medical care when necessary
- Conducted daily searches of cells, inmates, and visitors to identify and confiscate contraband
- Developed and implemented mentorship program for inmates, providing guidance and support to help them reintegrate into society
- Conducted regular training sessions for staff to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures
- Developed and implemented crisis management plan that kept inmates and staff safe during major disturbance
- Ensured inmates' safety by conducting regular cell searches and inspections of the facility
- 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.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
- Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- 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.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- 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
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups
- Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety
- Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs
- Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates
- Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information
- Administered drug tests to inmates
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release
Corrections Officer
Michigan Department Of Corrections
03.2001 - 09.2014
- Studied blueprints and operations prior to performing inspections
- Used a combination of handheld and electronic inspection equipment
- Recorded inspection results and prepared detailed reports
- Offered suggestions to enhance the safety and overall quality of products
- Worked with senior executives to develop problem-solving strategies.
- Oversaw and maintained custody of 96 inmates in maximum security.
- Automated document flow by ensuring log books and medical files were maintained with 99% accuracy.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility
- Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites
- Enforced regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks, alcohol sensor testing and gate-locking procedures
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by effectively maintaining daily shift activity logs
- Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband
- Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments
- Led inmate work crews completing maintenance, construction, farming and operations activities
- Mitigated risks and emergency response delays by monitoring weapon inventory controls
- Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
- Enforced regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks, alcohol sensor testing and gate-locking procedures.
- Streamlined operational efficiencies by effectively maintaining daily shift activity logs.
- Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
- Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
- Led inmate work crews completing maintenance, construction, farming and operations activities.
- Mitigated risks and emergency response delays by monitoring weapon inventory controls.
- Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
Education
Occupational Therapy
Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti
Ypsilanti, MISome College (No Degree) -
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MIBachelor of Science - Criminal Justice: Public Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2022
High School Diploma -
Murray Wright
Detroit, MI06.1996
Skills
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Teamwork
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to Work in with Team
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Fast Learner
- Effective Time Management
- PROFILE
- Experienced and reliable Correctional Officer professional with over
- Twenty years of experience working in various prisons to ensure the
- Custody, security and safety in a correctional environment Adept
- In providing suggestions and solutions to improve and enhance
- Productivity Bringing forth a seasoned history of helping multiple
- Prisons, to achieve success and improve efficiency
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Ability to Multitask
- Leadership Skills
- Communication Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Teamwork Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- LANGUAGES
- English
- Investigated and reported incidents of misconduct and rule
- Violations
- Managed court appearances and escorted inmates to and from
- Court
- Ethical Standards of Conduct
- Inmate Behavior Modification Tactics
- Self-Defense Techniques
- File and Record Maintenance
- Inmate Rights
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Restraint Techniques
- Defensive Tactics
- Safety and Security Enforcement
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Safety and Security
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Product Knowledge
- Security Procedures
- Behavioral Disorders Familiarity
- Excellent Problem-Solving Skills
- Firearm Operations
- Courtroom Procedures
- Tower Surveillance
- Offender Counts
- Inmate Escorting
- De-Escalating Conflicts
- Continuing Education
- Visitation Guidelines Understanding
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Contraband Inspections
- Inmate Accountability
- Disciplinary Action
- Background Investigations
- Occupational Hazards and Safety Precautions
- Correctional Facility Procedures
- Corrective Actions
- Evidence Preservation
- Distributing Meals
- Rehabilitation and Counseling
- Institutional Policies
- Behavioral Observations
- Recreational Activities
- Prison Settings
- Legal Code Knowledge
- Monitor Inmates
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Court Hearings
- Perimeter Patrol
- Search Cells
- Law and Government
- Violence Prevention
- Medical Emergency Response
- Firearms Training
- Managing Unit Operations
- Operational Efficiency
- Contraband Prevention
- Emergency Protocol
- Tracking Protocols
- Transporting Logs
- Administration and Management
- Weapons
- Negotiation
- Observation
Accomplishments
- Seized 60 weapons during random cell searches.
- Achieved Officer by completing Custody and Securtt with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved Officer of the Year through effectively helping with Custody and Security.
- Documented and resolved Suicide Attempt which led to Saving an inmates Life.
Certification
Certified MMC NARCOTIC Presumptive Identification Tester
NSC First Aid, CPR & AED Course
NSC Defensive Driving Course
Certificate of Appreciation New Mexico Corrections Department
Michigan Department of Corrections Certificate of Completion
New Mexico Corrections Training Academy
Michigan Department of Corrections Thinking for Change
Michigan Department of Corrections Emergency Response Team
Michigan Department of Corrections PPCT Defensive Tactics Basic Certification
National Rifle Association of America Certified Instructor
National Rifle Association of America Range Safety Officer
Chief of Naval Education and Training Certificate of Completion
Riding on my Boat, Riding on my Motorcycle, Swimming, Traveling and Watching T.V.
My hobbies are Boat Riding, Motorcycle Riding, Swimming, Traveling and Watching T.V.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Correctional Officer
New Mexico Department Of Corrections
03.2022 - Current
Corrections Officer
Michigan Department Of Corrections
03.2001 - 09.2014
Occupational Therapy
Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti
Some College (No Degree) -
Wayne County Community College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice: Public Administration
Liberty University
High School Diploma -
Murray Wright
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