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Correctional Officer

Seasoned Corrections Officer focused on maintaining peace security and safety within correction centers and jail systems; extensively trained in crisis prevention and intervention; able to remain calm and confident even in the most adverse and stressful working conditions
Extensive experience of XX years in overseeing the management, custody, treatment, and training of inmates in federal corrections facilities; strong understanding of the laws, processes, and procedures for registering, treating, and maintaining prisoners
Skilled in conducting random searches in order to maintain high levels of security and confiscate contraband; proven ability to communicate with a diverse group of people, maintaining discipline in a fair and just manner
Experienced in performing nightly checks for prisoner counts including security for gates, doors, sections, and perimeter fences; responding to medical emergencies and confrontations with full responsibility for investigating, reporting, and documenting events
An intense and organized correctional officer with prior correctional facility experience; highly-disciplined and able to instill a sense of discipline and motivation in others; detailed knowledge of safety and security procedures
Experience in taking care of correctional facilities and enforcing discipline; strong knowledge of detention facilities operations and security programs; experience in analyzing, detecting, and correcting misbehavior in inmates; maintaining and updating the database of the detention facilities

EDUCATION

Law and Finance, Bachelor of Laws, Completed, February 2014

ABE Engineering

Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Work Experience

June 2019 - Current

Correctional Officer

Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal

Shirpur, Maharashtra

Maintain control of the institution to provide for the safety and security of the facility, inmates, staff, and general public by enforcing rules/regulations/policies and procedures
Supervise and direct inmate activity in assigned areas of the facility/institution
Assure the assigned area is clean, safe, and secure
Monitor and operate security controls, equipment, and computers
Conduct inmate counts, security rounds, and searches
Complete required reports and serves on committees; prevent escapes or incidents which threaten security
Oversee inmates during meals visits recreation telephone calls and shower time
Write daily reports to help further treatment strategies and diagnostic efforts
Apprehend escapees safely while following proper techniques
Sign in all visitors and completed appropriate visitation log forms
Receive the property from incoming inmates provide receipts and inspect for contraband
Maintain records and logs of man hours materials and equipment used
Supervise the meal distribution and observed inmates during meals
Verify warrants conducted searches and fingerprinted inmates
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of transport vehicles and equipment
Assist in restraining violent and unruly inmates
Monitor inmate behavior to prevent crime escape attempts and other dangerous activities
Safely transport inmates to and from work sites
Implement defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain the safety and security of personnel and the general public

August 2010 - April 2019

Correctional Officer

CLEANtech EMERSOL

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Performed as control center officer and provide emergency response
Coordinated and supervised inmate movements and perform counts
Performed as mailroom, medical security, field tower, gate officer, and perimeter security
Provided treatment activities security and oversee labor crews in the kitchen along with various specialized areas; guided all lower-graded Correctional Officers as needed
Ensured prompt as well as apt assistance to all inmates in event of illness, injury, and emotional trauma
Developed correctional reports as well as maintained everyday logs
Performed shakedown for contraband materials either as part of the specialized team or individually
Promoted facility cleanliness as well as reported maintenance or repairs requirements
Performed as a member of special teams to address issues
Maintained and present proficiency in the use of firearms, force application, restraints as well as an unarmed self-defense; monitored inmates in living areas as well as recreational activities
Oversaw inmates plus visitors at visitation areas