Mark Brooks
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Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
**********@*****.***
Experienced Security professional focused on maintaining order, security, and safety within correctional and commercial facilities. Extensively trained in crisis prevention and intervention. Able to remain calm and confident even in the most adverse and stressful working conditions. Self-motivated professional looking to utilize my educational and career experience to obtain fulfilling employment. Excellent communication skills and work well with others. Highly motivated and eager to accept new challenges.
EXPERIENCE
AUGUST 2018 – JULY 2020
CORRECTIONS OFFICER
State of Virginia Department of Corrections
Danville, VA
Monitored inmate behavior and reported unusual activity to ensure safety and security.
Escorted and transported inmates to court and medical facilities in a timely and secure manner.
Assisted other Correctional Officers with management of inmates.
Inspected facilities to ensure that they met security and safety standards.
Managed confrontational situations as they arose to maintain security.
Wrote regular reports of incidents as required.
FEBRUARY 1997 – JANUARY 2017
CORRECTIONS OFFICER
Corrections corporation of America
Washington, Dc
Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
Used defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain the safety and security of inmates, staff and the general public.
Transported inmates to and from medical appointments, work details and court.
Supervised inmates during meals, visits, recreation, telephone calls and other daily activities.
Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and searched personal items for contraband.
Informed inmates and visitors of rules and regulations and procedures in accordance with facility guidelines.
Wrote reports as required.
Operated detecting devices that screened persons and property for contraband and prohibited items.
Periodically patrolled perimeter and inside of facility to ensure safety.
EDUCATION
HS DIPLOMA, Parkdale high School
MAY 1986
SKILLS
Annually qualified with 9mm and 38 caliber handguns, AR15 rifle, semi-automatic shotgun
AED/First Aid and CPR
TRAINING
Basic Correctional Officer Academy Training
Defensive Driving Training
Self Defense Tactics
Firearm Safety Training