Wonnie Bazzie
Saint Charles,United States
Summary
Committed Correctional Officer with a passion for criminal justice. Experienced in maximum and medium security locations. Extensively trained in suicide prevention and defensive tactical techniques. Correctional Officer with a 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Washington D.C. Department of Corrections
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained security and safety of up to 100 inmates and staff through physical patrolling, visually inspecting units & yards, and conducting inmate accountability
- Maintained accurate logs of daily activities to include observance of suspicious activities or identification of contraband
- Monitored prisoners and responded to any activity that was suspicious
- Maintained correct documentation with reference to the behavior of inmates/residents
- Worked to ensure compliance with Department of Corrections policies and procedures
- Accessed difficult situations with speed and precision
- Conducted daily and organized searches throughout thefacility
- Implemented and enforced all security procedures
- Successfully restrained inmates when necessary
- Monitored the conduct of inmates daily and documented any incidents
- Oversee the feeding of inmates
- Supervised inmates who have been assigned work details.
RECONNAISSANCE SPECIALIST
UNITED STATES ARMY
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Developed rapid gathering and reporting of key intelligence upon any situation to report and brief in a timely and efficiently to superiors
- Selected as Communications Representative within 6 months; encrypted radio waves that significantly increased Operational Security (OPSEC)
- Observed and monitored movements around the operational area, conducted daily patrols of designated areas, and utilized multiple surveillance systems to maintain a high level of security during operations
- Performed vehicle maintenance checks, coordinated work assignments, and evaluated performance allowing 100% vehicle operation used in monitoring and identifying potential security threats to maintain the security of the premises
- Entrusted to maintaining and operating vehicles and communication equipment valued at over $4.9M
- Provided protection for various Army Bases in Europe maintaining peace and security
- Planned and implemented security designs and techniques for training and security purposes
- Worked with European allies to conduct detailed training in security and locate the enemy threat using surveillance and military grid equipment
- Responsible for maintaining an up-to-date record log of vehicles and equipment
- Developed team building and leadership strengths
- Developed a strong mental and physical state of mind and also survived in a difficult environment and dealing with harsh situations.
Correctional Officer
Washington D.C. Department of Corrections
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Maintained the security and safety of up to 100 inmates and staff through physical patrolling, visually inspecting units & yards, and conducting inmate accountability
- Maintained accurate logs of daily activities to include observance of suspicious activities or identification of contrabands
- Monitored prisoners and responded to any activity that was suspicious
- Maintained correct documentation with reference to the behavior of inmates/residents
- Worked to ensure compliance with Department of Corrections policies and procedures
- Accessed difficult situations with speed and precision
- Conducted daily and organized searches throughout the facility
- Implemented and enforced all security procedures
- Successfully restrained inmates when necessary
- Monitored the conduct of inmates daily and documented any incidents
- Oversee the feeding of inmates
- Supervised inmates who have been assigned work details.
FULFILLMENT ASSOCIATE
AMAZON WAREHOUSE
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Performed production duties that included offloading, stock delivery, processing work orders, locating merchandise and packaging orders for shipment
- Adhered to strict safety, quality, and production standards locating and extracting merchandise using pallet jacks and forklifts.
Education
Master's degree - Environmental Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Glenarden, MD12.2020
Bachelor's degree - Communications/Broadcast Journalism
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD12.2016
Skills
- Surveillance
- Emergency Response
- Prisoner Transport
- Crisis Management
- Inmate Monitoring
- Evidence Preservation
- Suicide prevention training
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Inmate Monitoring
- Evidence Preservation
- Search and seizure procedures
- Safety and security enforcement
- Safety and Security
- Inmate Monitoring
- Evidence Preservation
- Correctional facility procedures
- File and records management
- Crime Prevention
- Inmate Monitoring
- Evidence Preservation
- Inmate Monitoring
- Evidence Preservation
- Relationship building and management
Additional Information
Media Relations and Army Veteran leveraging education to develop and execute marketing strategies. Background in writing public service announcements, establishing & maintaining relationships, and identifying trends to formulate & provide recommendations. Ability to plan and develop material for press conferences, symposiums, or internal company communication. Passionate in shaping information into media pitches and news releases using video, audio, photos, and/or infographics. Possess a Secret Security Clearance. Also have basic knowledge of software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Suite, Adobe.
Desired Locations
Washington, United States
Affiliations
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- Golden Key Honor Society
- Honor Society.org - Member
Availability
Permanent, Full-time
Timeline
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Washington D.C. Department of Corrections
09.2022 - Current
RECONNAISSANCE SPECIALIST
UNITED STATES ARMY
03.2019 - 08.2022
Correctional Officer
Washington D.C. Department of Corrections
08.2018 - 03.2019
FULFILLMENT ASSOCIATE
AMAZON WAREHOUSE
08.2017 - 08.2018
Master's degree - Environmental Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor's degree - Communications/Broadcast Journalism
Bowie State University
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