correctional officer Archives

Prepare and account for all offenders housed in my area of assignment
ensure policy and procedures are followed accordingly to my duty assignment
provide safety and security of the facility, housed offenders and staff
Provided information to detainees and the public regarding facility rules and regulations.

Maintained security of assigned facility by observing detainee behavior, determining detainee classification levels, enforcing discipline and reporting observation.
Inspected the living conditions within the housing units for compliance with sanitation objectives.
Conducted checks of detainee housing and cell searches for detainee census and detection of contraband.
Controlled, operated, and inspected life safety equipment, electronic safety and surveillance equipment and door control systems.
Monitored visitors entering and exiting the facility.
Performed booking, fingerprinting, identification and records maintenance procedures.
Participated in evacuation procedures and maintains security in emergency situations.

Escorts to medical facilities and for court appearances.
In 2009, took over the maintenance department, taking care of 10 security buses and 6 security vans. ensuring that the vehicles were ready for each days assignment.
Worked with various venders getting vehicles repaired and making sure repairs were done properly.
Filled out work orders and maintenance reports and made sure they were filed properly.

To provide safety ans security of unit facility for all housed offenders and employees.
Provide scheduled unit counts along any extra duties assigned to by immediate supervisor
Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information of the facility and offenders
Transferred offenders form unit to unit.

Care, custody and control of convicted felons.
Certified officers utilize techniques such as policing the facility, supervising convicted inmates and using the skills of gathering information pertinent to their investigations and reports
Maintain logs of required body counts of attendance of inmates in living, working and educational program areas and report to Master control. .
Refer to institutional policies, departmental procedures with any pertaining law violations issues.
Responsible for equipment such as Corrections ID, keys, radios, handcuffs, pepper spray and/or taser signed out from Master Control.

Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches
Do head counts and confirm the idenity of offender.
Work security in the oberservation towers assuring the security of the institution.
In 2001, transfered into the Transportation Department.

Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing units, work or recreational activities.
Enforced established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
Strong organizational and data entry skills, used non-disciplinary tools and equipment such as a computer to maintain paperwork and electronic records.
Inspected conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, pie flaps and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security to prevent escapes.
Energetic work attitude with active listening skills.

Worked in a minimum security correctional institution.
Monitor inmate behavior and ensure their safety and security.
Escort offenders to their job sites.
Assist other officers with offender managment.
Inspect offender cells for unauthorized godds.
Write reports on your activities on a daily basis.
Descalate confrontations when they arise.

Supervise inmates within state institution
Maintain control and visually inspect units, yards, buildings, inmates, inmate property and clothing to ensure safety
Monitor grounds by foot and by use of rover vehicle
Provide escort and provide security of visitors

Maintained the custody and control of 120 inmates housed in maximum security unit
Conducted routine and emergency head counts
Conducted head counts and roll calls while making rounds at specific intervals
Check in new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release

Worked outside with Offenders to Perform work at various locations for Non Profit Organizations.
Worked as Safety Officer.
Performed Intakes on Offenders.
Trained incoming Correctional Officers.

Search for and recapture escapees.
Inspect mail for the presence of contraband.
Counsel inmates and respond to legitimate questions, concerns, and requests.
Use nondisciplinary tools and equipment such as a computer.
Investigate crimes that have occurred within an institution, or assist police in their investigations of crimes and inmates.
Arrange daily schedules for prisoners including library visits, work assignments, family visits, and counseling appointments.

Maintained the custody and control of 75 inmates housed in maximum security unit.
Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
Managed inventory of various items
Attended State mandated training to achieve and maintain correctional officer certificate

Maintain safety and security of inmates and staff members.
Process the intake and release of inmates.
Process bonds and bail for inmate release.
Assist law enforcement officials with necessary tasks.

Administered CPR and first-aid
Investigated and handled emergencies and disorders within the Department of Corrections
Operated radios, telephones, and other communication equipment
Prepared routine reports and records

Assured that inmates are searched, bathed, clothed, and assigned to cells
Transported and escorted inmates to and from medical facilities and other location using county vehicle
Supervised inmates on work details
Patrolled on foot, the internal and external parameters of the institution, making periodic inspections of conditions
Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities
Resolved fights among inmates, restrains disorderly inmates
Used appropriate self-defense tactics to deflect assault by inmates

Maintained the custody and control of inmates housed in maximum security unit.
Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates.
Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Supervised youth’s daily activities, including school, meals and recreation time.
Determined and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals

Read, review and evaluate offender records.
Maintain a periodic patrol either inside or outside the institution to ensure the security and integrity of the institution.
Monitor, supervise and screen inmate visitor traffic; monitor system; observe traffic in and around the compound.
Knowledgeable and experienced in human services programs which assist/empower individuals to cope with crisis, change and stress.

Maintain safety and security of the facility at all times
Supervise inmates during activities
Preform searches of cells and day rooms
Aid in rehabilitation

Various data entry responsibilities utilizing Delaware’s Automated Corrections system.
Worked 3+ years in the Mental Health Unit, handling many different types of Inmates with disabilities and behaviors, both violent and non-violent.
Delivered inmates to work sites and returned safely by following protocols.
Served for 4+ years as the facilities Quick Response Team and Cell Extraction Team to handle violentbehavioral Inmates.~

Maintain detail records of equipment, supplies and other items; maintain and demonstrated proficiency in the use and care of firearms, restraint methods and equipment’s and emergency measures.
Executed daily accurate and efficient counts of inmates housed at CSP, per GDC Policy.
Efficient skills evaluating and examining written material includes laws, rules and regulation and policies.
Upheld GDC mission by assisting the department to ensure the safety of all inmates and staff is top priority and in accordance to GDC policy.
Maintain control and discipline including use of physical restraint and restraining devices; to prevent the introduction of contraband into the institution.
Maintain knowledge of communication and other electronic equipment; instruct inmates in the proper care and use of institutional equipment.
Managed multiple cases simultaneously involving diverse populations.

Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches.
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
Assisted with escorting Inmates to and from: Hospitals, Court Cases, Facility Transfers.
Searched the building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.

Disciplinary Report Coordinator : Interview inmates and investigate alleged infractions.
Mutli-Treatment Officer: Responsible for scheduling inmate appointments inside and outside of the Institution.
Event Coordinator: Plan in house inmate events and functions, meet and discuss events with outside guest speakers.
Laundry Room Detail Officer: Monitor inmate while performing daily laundry duties.

Monitored and operated security controls, equipment and computers.
Conducted inmate counts, security rounds and searches.
Prepared inmates for transportation through various search methods and application of appropriate restraining devices
Ensured all related materials to be transported with each inmate were prepared, organized and complete

Supervised inmates with emotional disorders in an effective, firm and fair manner.
Observed and monitored visitations between inmates and personal visitors.
Supervised periods of recreational activity rewarded to inmates to confirm total population.
Coordinated unit head counts to visually ensure the presence of all inmates to confirm total population.

Count, feed, and supervise offenders.
Search for contraband; conduct “pat” and “strip” body searches.
Restrain combative inmates.
Respond to emergencies; perform first aid.
Transport inmates.
Use deadly force (firearms or chemical agents) when needed.
Read, review and evaluate offender records.

Maintaining security, Keeping a safe environment
Maintain order in a State facility. This involves learning any and all rules of the facility in which they work and enforcing those regulations to be certain that inmates act in an orderly way.
Wrote narratives describing events regarding confidential, incidental, disciplinary, and special observation reports.
Held responsibility of prison’s log book to keep consistent information passing through to each shift, which included the inventory, post, and narrative logs.

Evaluate ‘ class work, assignments, and papers.
Maintain student behavior in dorm and in school.
Supervise juvenile at all times ect,shower,education,cafeteria,recreation.
Participate in group behavior activities.
Participate in campus and community events (baseball)
Provide professional performance and good team leader

Must resolve conflict between offenders
Able to perform a proper count
Perform cell searches
Able to run a picket
Keep offenders in cell compliance
Must be able to perform duties from a supervisor

Serve as a lead in assigned area, both on Search and Escort and Visitation
Train new staff and help them develop as Officers
Placed in an acting Sergeant position
Maintain the safety and security of the institution

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