Sofe Leiua
Papatoetoe,Auckland
Summary
well driven Officer equipped to make critical decisions and maintain order. Decisive in proactively approaching and solving problems. Reliable in rising to challenge of position and following through on issues.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Authorised Officer (Jailer)
New Zealand Police
Manukau, Auckland
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained secure environment for inmates and staff by enforcing rules and regulations.
- Monitored security cameras to ensure safety of inmates and personnel.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations in a professional manner, using appropriate force if needed.
- Provided basic medical care and monitored health of inmates as necessary.
- Processed new inmates upon admission, including searching them for contraband items.
- Transported inmates to court hearings or other appointments safely and securely.
- Managed records related to prisoner files, disciplinary actions, releases and transfers.
- Trained new hires in proper techniques for interacting with prisoners.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent escape attempts, crime, and other dangerous activities.
- Trained in Control and Restraint (CNR) teqniques incase of a hands on situation.
- Trained in using certain appointments such as Handcuff, OC spray and Baton incase of a hands on situation.
- Trained in using restraint chairs in case of a self-harm situation.
Custodial Correctional Officer
First securty
Manukau, Auckland
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Ensured that all inmates were accounted for during each shift.
- Monitored the activities of inmates to ensure compliance with facility rules and regulations.
- Conducted cell inspections to identify any potential security risks or hazardous conditions.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations as they arose.
- Maintained detailed records on inmate behavior, activities, incidents.
- Provided guidance and support to other correctional officers as needed.
- Provided training and instruction on proper security procedures to new staff members.
- Interacted with inmates in a respectful manner while enforcing rules firmly but fairly.
- Escorted prisoners to court appearances or other locations outside the facility.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Liaise with other organizations, such as court staff and police staff, to ensure we have the correct information.
Education
National Certificate in Security Level 2 - Security And Protective Services
Stratcom Security
Auckland, NZ12-2020
Pre Flight Basic Training Level 3 -
Stratcom Security
Auckland, NZ06-2020
NCEA Level 2 - Ministry of Education
Mount Roskill Grammar School
Auckland, NZ01-2015
NCEA Level 1 - Ministry of Education
Mount Roskill Grammar School
Auckland, NZ12-2010
Skills
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Search and seizure
- Work Coordination
- Court appearances
- Radio communication
- Communication
- People skills
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Issued appointments skills
- Report Preparation
- Strategic Planning
- Security Protocols
- First aid and CPR certified
- Courtroom practices familiarity
- Stress Tolerance
- Safety Management
- Inmate Supervision
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Data Entry
- Policy Enforcement
- CCTV Monitoring
- Prisoner Transport
- Excellent problem solver
- Staff Management
Affiliations
- interested in all sports and i love to stay active
- Very well trained in playing certain instruments
- Church goer
- I am a father of 3 who always strives to Educate my children in life skills aswell as give my children a safe space to learn, grow and enjoy there childhood.
Languages
Samoan
Limited
English
Professional
Certification
- certificate of approval (SECURITY LISCENCE) COA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Authorised Officer (Jailer)
New Zealand Police
10.2022 - Current
Custodial Correctional Officer
First securty
10.2020 - 10.2022
National Certificate in Security Level 2 - Security And Protective Services
Stratcom Security
Pre Flight Basic Training Level 3 -
Stratcom Security
NCEA Level 2 - Ministry of Education
Mount Roskill Grammar School
NCEA Level 1 - Ministry of Education
Mount Roskill Grammar School
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