Correctional Officer Atlanta Ga

KIRKWOOD HANDFIELD

Philadelphia, PA ***** 215-***-**** ******@*****.***

Correctional Officer offers 20 year history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts. Contraband Inspections

Service-Orientation

Central and Pod Control

Speaking

Nonviolent Intervention

Safety and Security Enforcement

Health and Safety Regulations

Complex Problem-Solving

Conflict Resolution Skills

Judgment and Decision-Making

Ethical Standards of Conduct

Correctional Officer, 04/2002 - Current

Philadelphia Department Of Prisons – Philadelphia, PA Escorts inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments. Conducts routine and emergency head counts.

Prepares, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals. Observes and supervises inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers. Observes behavior of residents individually and in groups. Identifies facility openings and designated inmates to housing units. Tracks inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities. Inspects work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety. Identifies needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing. Wheel Vehicle Repairman, 01/1994 - 01/2004

Army Reserve

Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs. Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.

Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.

Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed needed service. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions. Inspected completed repairs to check for accuracy and functionality and maintain customer satisfaction. Inspected customer vehicles for wear, tear and damage from accidents. Maintained fleet vehicles in good working order by following preventive and corrective maintenance schedules according to OEM.

Active Duty Petty Officer (2nd Class) Seaman, 01/1990 - 01/1994 United States Navy, USN

Prioritized safety procedures when operating vessels, controlling speed, berthing and unberthing, giving optimal protection to crew and equipment.

Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations. Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.

Directed and coordinated crew members and workers and maintained strict operational schedules and profit targets.

Verified presence of cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment and dredging gear prior to departures. Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability. Protected ship and personnel by signaling passing vessels with flashing lights, flags, radios and whistles. Assisted corporate or private vessels in distress during maritime rescue operations. Prevented ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations. Took responsibility for ship operations in cases of injury or illness. Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently. Maintained lookout to ensure the safety of the crew and vessel. High School Diploma

John Bartram High School - Philadelphia, PA

EDUCATION

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