Correctional Officer Security
Resume:
Thomas D. Grant
adue06@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
To secure a position in the field of Public Safety where my skills can be utilized and developed, while allowing the opportunity for professional growth.
Education:
Livingstone College, Salisbury, North Carolina
Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice, December 2013
Work Experience:
Department of Public Safety Raleigh, NC
Correctional Officer III 06/17-present
Therapeutic Diversion Unit
Ensuring the care, custody, and control of inmates on the mental health therapeutic unit. Working in closed custody as an officer with dangerous and least compliant inmates including: gang related, mentally ill, and a population of the most violent inmates in the prison. Touring assigned areas periodically to ensure safety of staff and inmates. Generally performing security duties involving: searches, escorting to medical and visits. Other duties include: cell search, ensuring there is no contraband on the assigned unit, providing safety for staff to be able to work with these inmates on the assigned unit. Finally, monitoring and regulating inmate and staff movement, maintain records, cell assignments, count numbers, and other assistance to all available units.
Department of Public Safety Raleigh, NC
Correctional Case Manager 12/16-06/17
Provide correctional case management and counseling services to incarcerated inmates. Assist in the development of a case plan for each inmate that ranges from educational needs, to mental health needs to job skills. Provide guidance to inmates in rectifying their negative behaviors, so that it will help cut down on recidivism. Monitor inmate’s progress, during their incarceration, and document any concerns as well as note achievements during monthly or bi-monthly contacts. Review inmates for possible custody promotions. Maintain accurate documentation, and complete all assignments within the allotted time frame. Assist with maintaining order and safety within the facility.
Department of Public Safety Raleigh, NC
Youth Counselor Technician 9/16-12/16
Provided supervision, counseling and a safe environment for youth who are in the custody of the Department of Public Safety. Ensured that the juveniles are participating in daily living activities, that they receive guidance when making poor choices to help minimize their negative behaviors, and providing crisis intervention when needed. Ensured that safety is not an issue and there are no security concerns, while following all policies and procedures and keeping accurate documentation.
Department of Public Safety Raleigh, NC
Correctional Officer 7/15-9/16
Provided supervision for inmates to ensure that at all times the facility was in control and in order. Assured that inmates were receiving mental and medical treatment, and recognized when a referral needed to be made. Ensured that contraband was not in the possession of inmates so that the environment was safe for other inmates and staff. Followed all policies and procedures and documented all concerns and disciplinary issues as needed.
Livingstone College Salisbury, NC
Security Officer 7/2014- 4/2015
Conducted dormitory checks, and secured the facility. Interacted with students and staff to address any safety concerns, and documented any concerns. Conducted campus lock downs, and helped to re-establish safety compliance.
Livingstone College Salisbury, NC
Intern 2/2013-4/2013
Worked with campus security conducting dormitory checks. Secured the facility, and interacted with students and staff to address any safety concerns, and documented any concerns, Conducted campus lock downs, and helped to re-establish safety compliance.
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