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Correctional Officer with Security & De-escalation Expertise

Location:
Punta Gorda, FL
Posted:
May 01, 2026

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DENISE

LEFILES

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

863-***-****

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

Sebring, FL 33875

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SKILLS

• Observation

• Emergency response

• De-escalation techniques

• First aid training

Skilled Correctional Officer with extensive experience at Moorehaven Correctional Facility, adept in maintaining order and safety with proven emergency response and de-escalation techniques. Demonstrates exceptional observation skills and a professional approach to managing challenging situations, ensuring institutional rules are enforced effectively.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Correctional Officer

Moorehaven Correctional Facility, Moore Haven, Florida Correctional Officer

Okeechobee Correctional Institute, Okeechobee, Florida Security Officer

G4S Security Solutions, Sarasota, Florida

Correctional Officer

Moorehaven Correctional Facility, Moore Haven, Florida EXPERIENCE

May 2022 - Present

Maintained order within the facility by conducting searches, shakedowns, head counts and pat downs as necessary.

Enforced institutional rules through verbal warnings, written reports or physical intervention as needed.

Demonstrated ability to handle difficult inmates in a professional and effective

• manner.

July 2020 - May 2022

Maintained order within the facility by conducting searches, shakedowns, head counts and pat downs as necessary.

Enforced institutional rules through verbal warnings, written reports or physical intervention as needed.

Demonstrated ability to handle difficult inmates in a professional and effective

• manner.

December 2019 - July 2020

Utilized strong communication skills to interact with staff, guests, vendors and law enforcement personnel in a professional manner.

• Maintained daily logs of all activity occurring on the premises.

• Enforced safety and security regulations to protect property and personnel. March 2015 - December 2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

Palms of Sebring, Sebring, Florida

Meat and Fish Department

Walmart, Avon Park, Florida

Correctional Officer

Desoto Correctional Institute, Arcadia, Florida

Maintained order within the facility by conducting searches, shakedowns, head counts and pat downs as necessary.

Enforced institutional rules through verbal warnings, written reports or physical

• intervention as needed.

Demonstrated ability to handle difficult inmates in a professional and effective manner.

February 2013 - October 2014

Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity.

Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming

• tasks.

Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.

October 2013 - May 2014

• Stocked shelves with fresh products for easy access by customers. Trimmed, cut, and ground beef, pork, lamb and other meats as requested by

• customers.

• Performed daily inventory of meats to ensure adequate stock levels. October 2002 - August 2011

Maintained order within the facility by conducting searches, shakedowns, head counts and pat downs as necessary.

Enforced institutional rules through verbal warnings, written reports or physical

• intervention as needed.

Demonstrated ability to handle difficult inmates in a professional and effective manner.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration Candidate South Florida State College, Avon Park

Associate in Science (A.S.) in Criminal Justice

Kaplan University, Davenport IW

EDUCATION

Expected graduation August 2028

December 2010

Associate in Science (A.S.) in Criminal Justice

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, US

High School Diploma

Sebring High School, Sebring

June 2006

June 1983

CERTIFICATIONS

• Correctional Officer Certificate

References available upon request

REFERENCES

Assistant

Habitat for Humanity, Sebring, Florida

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

May 2001 - May 2005



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