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Calum Karauria-George

Hawkes Bay,HKB

Summary

Pursuing a full-time Corrections officer role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Corrections professional committed to high standards and achieving results. Extensive experience in maintaining security, managing inmate behavior, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic settings. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills valued by employers.

Experienced with maintaining security and order within correctional facilities. Utilizes conflict resolution and interpersonal skills to manage inmate behaviour effectively. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and teamwork in high-pressure environments.

Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security in correctional facilities. Proven ability to manage challenging situations with calm and assertive approach. Skilled in conflict resolution, surveillance, and enforcing regulations. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective teamwork in high-pressure environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Corrections Officer

Department of Corrections
01.2021 - Current
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions..
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, incident reports, file notes and prisoner records
  • Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
  • Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and to prevent contraband from entering the prison.
  • Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public in a professional manner to maintain security and professionalism within facility.
  • Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
  • Currently working in the Receiving office where we interact and process people coming into our custody
  • Drove passenger vehicles to transport inmates to other courtrooms and hospitals.
  • Currently a ACR (Advance Control and Restraint) member. My duties as part of this team is we handle aggressive prisoners that have gone into an aggressive and assaultive manner that the unit staff needed assisting with.
  • Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
  • Built solid relationships with staff to ensure good teamwork and communication.

Yardman

Tumu's ITM (placemakers)
01.2016 - 12.2021
  • Trained new employees on yard operations, equipment usage, and safety protocols, fostering a supportive work culture.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers, leading to repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and knowledgeably.
  • Assisted in reducing shrinkage through vigilant monitoring of inventory levels and reporting discrepancies.
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks accurately while adhering to safety guidelines, preventing accidents or damage to products.
  • Assisted customers with loading purchases into their vehicles safely and securely.
  • Supported sales staff by keeping them informed about available stock levels, helping them meet customer needs more effectively.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently, resulting in improved overall productivity.

Education

No Degree - Level 4 Carpentry Course

Eastern Institute of Technology
Taradale, NZ
12-2014

High School Diploma -

St Johns College
Hastings, NZ
12-2013

Skills

  • Verbal communication
  • Security procedures
  • Emergency response
  • Inmate supervision
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Restraint techniques
  • Leadership qualities
  • Crisis management
  • Relationship building and management
  • File and record maintenance
  • Sentence Calculation
  • Advance control and restraint qualified
  • Continuing education
  • Cultural awareness

Timeline

Corrections Officer

Department of Corrections
01.2021 - Current

Yardman

Tumu's ITM (placemakers)
01.2016 - 12.2021

No Degree - Level 4 Carpentry Course

Eastern Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

St Johns College
Calum Karauria-George