CHUKWUKA P. OKAFOR JR.

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OBJECTIVE

Demonstrated ability to excel and deliver in high-pressure situations. Highly skilled in the areas of organization, work flow and time management.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

CPR Certified, AED Trained, Microsoft Office, SORA Certified, State Basic Corrections Officer

EXPERIENCE

STATE CORRECTIONAL POLICE OFFICER New Jersey Department of Corrections

March 2018 – Present

Enforce rules and keep order within the prison

Inspect facilities to ensure that they meet security and safety standards, search inmates for contraband items

Observe, direct, escort move and supervise prison inmates during daily activities including meals, court appearances, work details, interviews, commissary, appointments, sick calls and other activities; lock down and secure inmates

Communicate with other prison personnel regarding activities and incidents in the prison; respond to alarms and take appropriate action according to procedural guidelines

CORRECTION OFFICER APPRENTICE New Jersey Department of Corrections

November 2017 – March 2018

Learns the proper methods of reporting violations of prison rules to supervisory officials

Learns the proper usage, security, integrity, and care for carrying firearms and the responsibility of maintaining firearms and other restraints and defense equipment while performing assigned duties

Attends classes and seminars designed to address principles of inmate and client supervision practices and other law enforcement activities in accordance with New Jersey Statues and regulations

JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER UNION COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER

November 2016 – November 2017

Restrain and control offenders as and when necessary

Supervise offenders while commuting them to and from education, recreation and medical

Observing and recording mental and physical health and behavioral concerns of juvenile offenders and reporting it to supervisors

Teaching juvenile offenders basic life skills, problem solving skills, rehabilitative skills and behavioral management

SECURITY OFFICER SECURITAS SECURITY INC.

April 2016 – October 2016

Secure premises and personal by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings and access points

Maintain environment by monitoring and setting building equipment controls

Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements: following manufactures’ instructions: troubleshooting malfunctions: calling for repairs evaluating new equipment and technique

EDUCATION

ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, NEWARK, NJ

MAJOR: CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSOCIATE IN SOCIAL SCIENCES

Credits:56

Anticipated Graduation date: May 2018

Learning about crime and criminology, criminal justice ethics, and juvenile justice and delinquency. In addition to:

Judicial process

Introduction to corrections and policing

Criminal law

Criminal justice research methods and statistics

ROSELLE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, ROSELLE, NJ

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA – JUNE 2015

COMMUNICATION

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities

Emphatic listener

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Marist Community Service - Completed 75 hours

Highlights: visited food banks and elementary schools to lend a hand

Bridges Community Service – Completed 10 hours

Highlights: visited New York City to feed the homeless

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