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Skills

  • Inmate supervision and care management
  • High-Risk Offender Management
  • Inmate behavior modification tactics
  • Emergency response coordination
  • Audit preparation and compliance
  • Criminal law
  • Team-oriented
  • Collaborating with Law Enforcement Agencies
  • Emergency management
  • Criminal investigations

Work Experiences

  • Built strong relationships with staff and residents to keep the institution safe and secure.
  • Arranged for inmates' medical and dental care.
  • Presided over disciplinary hearings and made sentencing recommendations.
  • Processed inmates for release and booked new inmates into the facility.
  • Achieved no chain-of-custody violations.
  • Was in charge of the daily activities of the youth, including school, meals, and recreation.
  • Was in charge of receiving and accounting for personal belongings as well as determining inmate work assignments.
  • Established healthy relationships and maintained professional boundaries with the resident offenders correctional institution.
  • Ensured that holding areas were kept clean and that prisoners were fed on time.
  • Inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming, and construction projects were under my supervision.

Summaries

  • In prison and jail settings, correctional officers are dedicated to maintaining order and enforcing rules and regulations.
  • Senior Embedded Software Engineer with extensive experience in all phases of software development.
  • Corrections officer with a track record of using sound judgment and reasoning during crisis situations.
  • Provides citizens and property with prevention, protection, and response services.
  • Capable of forming strong bonds with both prisoners and coworkers.
  • Recognized on a regular basis for outstanding performance and contributions to the Law Enforcement and Security industry's success.
  • In all security matters, uses shrewd and prudent judgment.
  • Offers 5 years of experience as a police officer.
  • I served in the United States Army for 16 years, including a combat tour in Afghanistan.
  • Capable of spotting contraband during cell searches.

Accomplishments

  • Maintained prison security by conducting random cell searches leading to the seizure of 17 illegal items over a 6 months, ensuring strict contraband control.
  • Managed high-risk inmates in isolation units for 11 months without any security incidents or escapes.
  • Monitored inmate behavior and activity, identifying and preventing 18 potential escapes or security threats before they could escalate.
  • Improved facility efficiency by 73% via updated work schedules, optimizing officer shifts and inmate movements.
  • Acted as a liaison between corrections and medical staff to address the heightened health and safety needs of 5 at-risk inmates.
  • Achieved a 47% improvement in audit compliance scores by enforcing federal procedural updates across the facility in 2023.
  • De-escalated 29% of conflicts involving high-risk offenders using advanced conflict resolution and negotiation techniques.
  • Seized 10 weapons during random cell searches.
  • Worked with a multidisciplinary team to assess behavioral trends, successfully identifying and segregating 10 high-risk inmates.
  • Supervised 18 correctional officers to maintain compliance with institutional regulations and promote inmate safety.

Affiliations

  • Prison Fellowship Partner Program
  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • Certified Jail Manager (CJM) through AJA
  • Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Compliance Certification
  • Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP)
  • Federal Bureau of Prisons Certification Program
  • Freemason
  • National Jail Leadership Command Academy (NJLCA)
  • Rotary International
  • Association of Information Technology Professionals

Certifications

  • Institutional Security Threat Groups Identification Certification
  • Leadership Development for Corrections Professionals
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Principles of Gang Management in Correctional Settings
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Advanced Security Surveillance Certification – QuickBooks 2024
  • Pepper Spray (OC) Certification
  • Use of Force Analysis Certification
  • Certified Jail Officer (CJO)
  • Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT)

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