Correctional Officer Gwynedd

Professional Summary

Skills

Work History

DANIEL DRAINS

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111 215-***-**** *********@*****.*** Conscientious individual adept at managing securiinty risks with ease and using judgement to resolve problem situations. Quick thinker with strong critical thinking capabilities. Correctional Officer with 24 years of experience. Equipped with strong moral code and excellent crisis management techniques. Focuses on safety in all interactions with inmates and staff. I have mental health experience from working the Mental health unit for incarcerated inmates for over 12 years. Was involved in providing extensive care to those housed in psychiatric housing setting.

Firearms use and Safety Spreadsheet software

First Aid/CPR Certified Good work ethic

Self-Discipline/Good judgement

CPR Certified

First Aid

Safety

Spreadsheet

Behavioral disorders familiarity

Armory and key control

Crisis management

Strategic planning and organization

Booking procedures

Restraint techniques

Occupational hazards and safety precautions

CCTV monitoring

Trained in defensive tactics

First aid and CPR certified

Non-violent intervention

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

State and federal laws knowledge

Crisis intevention

Positive behavior modeling

Strategic decision-making

Correctional Officer 03/1996 to Current

Philadelphia Department Of Prisons – Phila, Pa

Documents violations and take appropriate disciplinary actions Continually monitored dormitories for inappropriate activity Maintain the safety and security of the institution Conducts headcounts when called upon

Transport prisoners to other facilities, and supervise inmates on open wards in a hospital environment around civilians

Performed warrant pick-ups and turnovers at other jails and prisons Education

Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates when needed Promoted safety, order and functionality of facility Maintained clear and open communications with all facility areas to support efficient and safe operations

Transported inmates to and from work sites with optimal security procedures Enforced resident behavior management protocols and wrote incident reports for infractions Processed inmates by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities Maintained records and logs of man hours, materials and equipment used Inspected resident living quarters and conducted random searches of common areas Conducted internal security checks and distributed meals Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates

Maintained correct physical head count at all times Safely transported inmates to and from work sites

Supervised meal distributions and observed inmates during meals Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings

Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities

Detected potential threats from and to residents and quickly diffused conflicts Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict

Completed safety protocols during emergency situations Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates Instructed inmates on work details and transported to work sites Supervised inmates during meals, visits, recreation, telephone calls and shower time Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations Maintained daily logs of shift activity

Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices. Assisted and counseled patients daily.

Ensured that clients and families were treated with respect and dignity. Some College (No Degree): English Education

Gwynedd Mercy University - Gwynedd Valley, PA

High School Diploma

Lutheran High School of Philadelphia - 55th And Wyalusing Ave.

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