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 over 17-year industry history.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Officer
Department Of Corrections
10.2006 - Current
Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
Streamlined operational efficiencies by effectively maintaining daily shift activity logs.
Health and Safety Officer
Department Of Corrections
10.2006 - Current
Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job.
Trained staff and contractors on company procedures and OSHA and EPA requirements such as blood borne pathogens, respiratory protection and waste management.
Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate [Type] workplace hazards.
Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures.