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Detention Officer Emergency Response

Location:
Huntsville, TX
Salary:
$20
Posted:
November 25, 2024

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Resume:

Obafemi Kayode Arogbo

682-***-****

**********@*****.***

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Huntsville Texas 77340

Professional Summary

Skilled Detention Officer equipped with knowledge of booking, inmate control and emergency response. Maintains order through good planning abilities, commanding presence and expertise in conflict de-escalation. Trained in less-lethal methods and defensive tactics.

Skills

:Crisis Intervention

:Inmate control

:Facility monitoring

:Disturbance management

:Inmate Supervision

:Knowledge of facility safety and security policies and procedures.

:CPR and First Aid; knowledge of safe handling methods.

:Authorized restraint techniques.

:I have interpersonal skills to interact effectively with co-workers, the general public, and hostile, irrational or troubled individuals.

:I have the ability to adjust to rapidly fluctuating situations.

The ability to operate duress alarms, two-way radio, handcuffs and shackles.

Experience

Detention Officer

Employer Texas Department of Criminal Justice

City Huntsville

State Texas Start Date 11/2020 End date 04/2020

:Maintained command and control of detained inmates through consistent use of facility policies.

:Prevented many disturbances by monitoring activities and proactively intervening before problems escalated.

:Controlled risk of contraband entering facility with thorough visitor and mail searches.

:Kept order and discipline within facility housing inmates.

:Security: Maintaining order and security in accordance with policies and procedures

:Detainees: Supervising detainee movement and controlling them outside of detention, preventing contraband, and assisting with admittance and release

:Discipline: Maintaining control and discipline, and observing and reporting detainee misbehavior

Activities: Supervising recreational and programmatic activities, and meals, family, legal, and medical visits

Paperwork: Processing medical requests and other required paperwork, and preparing, maintaining, and updating records, reports, and policies

Emergencies: Being able to handle emergencies

Education

Obafemi Awolowo University

School Location

Kajola, 220103 Osun Nigeria

Graduation Date September 1987

Degree

Sociology Anthropology

Field of Study

Social Change Human Behavior



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