Correctional Officer Resume Sample

Key Result Areas: 

• Maintain control of the institution to provide for 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 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 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 

Key Highlights: 

• Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained???? Major assignments handled???? 
• Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level???? Any major accounts/clients handled??? 
• Awards/appreciation letters received???? Other relevant achievements???? 

Key Result Areas: 

• 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 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 maintain everyday logs 
• Performed shakedown for contraband materials either as part of specialized team or individually 
• Promoted facility cleanliness as well as report maintenance or repairs requirements 
• Performed as member of special teams to address issues 
• Maintained and present proficiency in use of firearms, force application, restraints as well as unarmed self- defense; monitored inmates in living areas as well as recreational activities 
• Oversaw inmates plus visitors at visitation areas 

Key Highlights: 

• Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained???? Major assignments handled???? 
• Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level???? Any major accounts/clients handled??? 
• Awards/appreciation letters received???? Other relevant achievements????