Chris Giddens
Christchurch,Springston
Summary
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 12 year industry history.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Officer
Department Of Corrections
02.2010 - 02.2022
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- 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.
- Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
- 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.
- 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.
- Arranged library visits, work assignments, family visits and counselling appointments for prisoners.
- Led inmate work crews completing maintenance, construction, farming and operations activities.
- Strengthened emergency response protocols by conducting emergency scenarios and quarterly drills and assessing results.
- Mitigated risks and emergency response delays by monitoring weapon inventory controls.
- Automated document flow by ensuring log books and medical files were maintained with 100% accuracy.
- 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 behaviour 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.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- 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.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
Education
New Zealand Trade Certified Fitter & Turner -
Christchurch Polytechnic
Christchurch1973
Skills
- Records Management
- Security Procedures
- Trained in Defensive Tactics
- New Zealand Laws Knowledge
- Restraint Techniques
- Surveillance
- Relationship Building and Management
- Emergency Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Decision Making
- Patrol Techniques
- Accountability
- First Aid Knowledge
- Verbal Communication
- Crisis Management
- Attention to Detail
- Policy Enforcement
- Time Management
- Physical Fitness
- Emotional Intelligence
- Ethical Conduct
- Conflict Resolution
- Cross-Cultural Competence
- Leadership Qualities
- De-escalation Techniques
- Record Keeping
- CPR Certification
- Discretion and Confidentiality
- Empathy and Compassion
- Professionalism
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Integrity and Honesty
- Computer Literacy
- Written Communication
- CCTV Monitoring
- Safety
- Negotiation
- Observation
- Safety and Security Enforcement
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Public Safety
Additional Information
Throughout my professional career I have built strong internal and external relationships creating a positive and supportive team, Consistent performance measures in line with company metrics and service levels. Complying with Health and Safety Protocols are a priority ensuring workplace health and safety standards are met.
Outside of work hours, I am a family man, who enjoys staying fit and healthy. I was a New Zealand representative in Cycling and Australasian Heavyweight Judo Champion.
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Department Of Corrections
02.2010 - 02.2022
New Zealand Trade Certified Fitter & Turner -
Christchurch Polytechnic
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