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0-5 years of experience
Supervised the daily activities of over 500 inmates, ensuring there are no contraband and enforcing the rules of the detention center
- Monitored door access and security cameras to ensure the safety and security of the facility
- Inspected the facility regularly for security breaches, contraband, and unsanitary conditions. This included doing pat downs and searching cell blocks with in specified regulations.
- Carried authorized firearms for use during scheduled transportation of inmates
- Followed a routine schedule to take a count of all inmates with in a cell block
- Wrote daily reports and maintained a daily log detailing inmate behavior and other note worthy activity
0-5 years of experience
Handled medical records and reports
- Provided inmates and juvenile detainees with medical
- Performed specimen collection for pathology and forensic
- Coordinated all inmate patient appointments
- Managed phonecalls/Processed billing statements
0-5 years of experience
Maintain security of the facility along with the well-being of residents who have been charged with crimes.
- Routinely inspected juveniles and cells for weapons, valuables, drugs or other contraband items.
- Monitor residents who may have special risk or security status by enforcing rules and regulations.
- Trained and prepared to handle emergencies such as altercations, fires and evacuations that is dealt with in a calmly matter by following policy and procedures.
- Report and document any disruptive or disturbing behavior that may violate the facilities protocol.
- Transport residents to and from scheduled activities, medical and educational group leaders.
0-5 years of experience
Guarded certain areas of the facility and monitored prisoner activity with security equipment
- Did daily searches of detainees and cells for contraband e.g. weapons and drugs.
- Monitored cameras, movement through facility, and answered phone calls in Central Control.
- Maintain countablity of tools in the Prep and Tray kitchens, dispersed meals to the detainees
- Performed perimeter, parking lot, fence and roof checks.
- Part of Emergency Response Team responsible for disturbances, medical situations.
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures
0-5 years of experience
Processed as many as 35 – 40 inmates in one day into the system utilizing the jail database
- Fingerprinted inmates, conducted retina eye scans, and submitted information into a national database
- Searched inmates for contraband and educated inmates regarding rules of behavior and their rights
- Managed a large number of inmates on a daily basis to ensure appropriate nutrition, hygiene, medical care, activities, etc. were provided
- Intervened utilizing verbal de-escalation techniques for potentially assaultive inmates to prevent combativeness
- Utilized appropriate interventions including manual holds, use of Taser and pepper spray, etc. to restrain combative inmates after calling appropriate CODE over the radio while preserving inmate and staff safety
- Transcribed and typed official correspondence, including incident reports, property release forms, inventory lists, environmental checklist, etc.
- Assessed environment daily through environmental rounds for potentially hazardous conditions and reported noted concerns to supervisor immediately.
- Managed a busy Control Room which involved controlling the electronic opening and closing of over 200 doors and maintaining a count of the jail population, including every person that entered and exited the jail
- Processed out prisoners ready for release after verifying no existing warrants or holds were in place
0-5 years of experience
Oversaw safety and security of building personnel and detainees.
- Accountable for screening visitors during visitation hours.
- Managed central control which included accessing internal database to locate detainee information.
- Answered inquiries from general public regarding visitation hours via phone.
- Maintained detainee pod of up to 96 individuals at a time on a daily basis.
- Conducted security rounds every 30 minutes during work shift.
0-5 years of experience
Assured the welfare of the detainees and ensured the security of area in accordance with unit policies and procedures
- Accounted for keys and equipment for unit on assigned shift
- Assessed situations for potential volatility and took appropriate action according to procedure
- Determined rule infractions
- Maintained incident and disciplinary reports and daily logs
- Observed and monitored assigned detainees at all times and in all activities
- Performed physical searches such as pat -downs and strip searches
- Processed new arrivals into detention facility
- Reported violations and incidents
- Acted as extension of the management team
6-10 years of experience
I performed continuous monitoring of youths in a correctional facility.
- Assist in maintaining discipline, performed room checks, and personal searches.
- Wrote records of daily behavior, incident and disciplinary reports and keep medication logs.
- Documented any violation of procedures and any broken rules.
0-5 years of experience
Supervised on a daily basis the activities of 20 juveniles in my care and ensured that they followed all established policies and procedures.
- Received and processed detainees to the Juvenile detention center and ensured that the detainees were properly searched.
- Escorted Juveniles to court sessions making sure the transportation to and from the court was safe and secure.
- Maintained detainee case files and made necessary changes and amendments to reflect current status.
- Utilized computerized data entry to enter, store and retrieve information as necessary
0-5 years of experience
Supervised daily activities of juveniles in detention center
- Ensured all were present in all programs throughout their detention.
- Carried out spot checks of juvenile housing, recreational and dining areas
- Provided security for inmates, maintained discipline and order.
- Maintained files, documents and logs pertaining to juveniles.
- Monitored behavior and movements of inmates to ensure appropriate and orderly behavior.
- Recorded attendance on regular intervals to prevent escape.
0-5 years of experience
- Greeted and received the public in front lobby. Made log entries and issued visitor badges.
- Announced meetings via radio and public address system. Referred calls, took messages, and answered inquiries on multi-line phones.
- Produced monthly inventory reports with accurate findings to Business Officer.
- Assisted Warehouse Supervisor with incoming deliveries. Matched invoices. Unpacked and stored supplies. Praised by Supervisor for saving 95% of time to meet deadlines.
- Photocopied and filed large amounts of documents daily.
- Entrusted to Open and close safes Daily for Business Accountant. Removed cash, checks, and receipts.
- Matched and verified valuables of 600 immigrant detainees in data base which proved 0% property loss.
- Documented and reviewed detainee mail packages contents. Input data into computer.
0-5 years of experience
Guarded detainees in a detention facility in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures.
- Observed conduct and behavior of detainees in order to prevent disturbances and escapes.
- Inspected locks, window bars, grills, doors and gates for tampering.
- Searched detainees and living areas for contraband articles.
6-10 years of experience
- Supervised inmates in their daily activities.
- Transported inmates to local hospitals or to state prison facilities as needed.
- Used the ACJIS network to conduct warrant checks on inmates.
- Booked incoming inmates into system, took mug shots and electronic fingerprints, created inmate accounts.
- Maintained electronic logs and reports for all incidents and inmate activities.
- Trained new employees on computer-related functions such as booking and incident reporting.
- Recognized as Detention Officer of the month for October 2009.
0-5 years of experience
The Detention Officer I performs specialized law enforcement work in the care and security of inmates to ensure their constitutional rights and welfare are safeguarded in the County Jail. Work involves admitting and booking inmates, supervising trustees, ensuring security of inmates and Jail, performing commissary duties, receiving and maintaining an inventory of inmate property and supplies, performing control operations, performing inmate classification duties, and preparing and transporting inmates.
- Admits prisoners to the County Jail. Responsible for detail, accuracy and risk aversion.
- Reviews logs and reports from previous shift. Provide detailed reporting for subsequent shifts.
- Patrols entire jail area to prevent escapes and maintain order. High priority for critical thinking.
- Supervised 48 Inmates to a pod, watching inmates over the computer monitor. Becoming a certified Jailer Texas Commission on Law Enforcement training.
6-10 years of experience
Extensive experience working in a county jail as a detention deputy.
- Sound knowledge of laws pertaining to the custody of prisoners.
- Proficient in statutes and regulations relating to custody of inmates.
- Processed and supervised inmates daily.
- Escorted inmates from housing to visitation areas and all other locations throughout the facility.
- Monitored and observed inmates using television monitors and visual observations.
- Transported inmates to and from court, medical appointments, and other correctional facilities.
- Served as Central Control Officer as assigned; opened and closed doors and gates; maintained key inventory; monitored video cameras.
0-5 years of experience
Supervised four employees ensuring all daily tasks were completed.
- Completed monthly employee progress reports as well as quarterly evaluations.
- Completed all routine paperwork on a daily basis as well as all written reports for any problems that occurred during the shift.
- Ensured the safety of up to 16 teenagers who were in the facility for breaking various laws.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for defusing disruptive inmate behavior through verbal intervention or use of force
- Utilizing Interpersonal Communication and listening skills to determine the problems or needs of an offender such as: suicide risk, intoxication, drug usage, assaultive behavior, passive aggressive, etc.
- Explaining and enforcing agency policies and rules.
- Continuously conducting fifteen to thirty minute guardtours to: supervise inmate activity, watch for signs of conflict, unusual behavior, and medical or mental health problems.
- Pat searching inmates before and after they return from a movement (strip searches as required) in order to detect and eliminate contraband
- Searching the interior and exterior of the compound to ensure its safety and security, in addition to, inmate living quarters, recreational and visiting areas.
- Writing narrative reports and daily logbook entries
0-5 years of experience
- Processed inmates; maintaining jail security; fingerprinted; transporting inmates.
- Received and searched into custody of jail; took possession of personal property.
- Recorded daily log of all activity for assigned dorms.
- Monitored inmate movement by surveillance. Updated database with inmate information.
- Processed property and cash bonds payments for bail.
0-5 years of experience
Respond to information requests and issues in a timely, courteous, honest, professional, and respectful manner and demonstrate a willingness to assist others.
- Ensures safe and secure custody of all assigned youth while ensuring that all youth are provided their constitutional rights with special concerns for legal, medical, and mental health issues
- Process admissions which includes supervising and searching detained youth.
- Performs other related duties.
6-10 years of experience
Security Clearance
- Guard detainees in a detention institution in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Inspected locks, window bars, grills, doors and gates for tampering.
- Searching detainees and cells for contraband articles.
- Guarding and directing detainees during work assignments.
- Patrolled assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infraction of rules and unsatisfactory attitude and adjustment of detainees.
- Escorted detainees to and from visiting rooms, medical offices and religious services.
0-5 years of experience
Ensure the safe confinement and transport of prisoners in a wide variety of settings.
- Successfully maintained the safety and smooth operation of the jail and juvenile detention center.
- Ensure the health and safety of over 200 personnel on a daily basis.
- Followed policies, procedures, standards, and ensures adherence with all laws and regulations that apply to the area of responsibility.
10+ years of experience
Supervise children awaiting court process, supervise and interact with activities of detainees.
- Perform over 100 searches of detainees, conducted intake.
- Maintain disciple and regimen for children to prevent harm to themselves and others.
- Monitor detainees and assess behavior and provide positive counseling and did daily progress reports.
6-10 years of experience
Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.
- Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
- Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidences of inmate disturbance, and keep daily logs of prisoner activities.
- Maintain records of prisoners’ identification and charges.
- Provide to supervisors oral and written reports of the quality and quantity of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations, and unusual occurrences.
0-5 years of experience
Performs all duties necessary for the successful operation of the Detention Facility under general supervision of the Detention Supervisor.
- Books and releases inmates by obtaining charges from arresting officer, inputting information into the computer system, accepting payment for bonds and fines, and completing required paperwork for inmate release from the Detention Facility.
- Maintains prisoner care in detention facility by making hourly jail checks, physically checking each cell and prisoner for contraband, monitoring inmate status, and documenting findings.
- Distributes supplies such as clothing, blankets, medication, and meals to inmates.
- Restrains violent inmates by applying Use of Force procedures set forth by the Frisco Police Department.
- Operates detention facility equipment such as fingerprinting and photographic services.
- Interacts and maintains a good working relationship with other law enforcement agencies.
10+ years of experience
Functions as the lead detention officer and assumes divisional responsibility in the absence of the shift supervisor; assist in operating the shift more effectively and efficiently.
- Provide direct supervision to residents in a twenty-four hour residential facility on a day to day basis in a manner which insures the health, safety, and welfare of each resident.
- Provides individual and group counseling to all residents to promote and increase the resident’s personal awareness of responsibilities.
- Make critical and sound decisions during crisis or potential dangerous situations; conducts crisis intervention counseling sessions; notifies supervisor of concerns as warranted.
- Complete searches to prevent contraband, escape, assaults, injury and self-destructive acts by those youth brought into detention
- Performs other duties as assigned.
0-5 years of experience
- Performed routine duties in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures to maintain order and provide for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units, at meals, during recreation, on work assignments and during all other phases of activity in the correctional facility.
- Trained to employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order.
- Trained to respond quickly and decisively to potentially dangerous situations.
- Reported to a Senior Correctional Officer or above.
- Complied with specific post orders written for the post of assignment which included Armory/Key Control, Perimeter, Segregation, Medical, Kitchen, Recreation, Central Control, Visitation, Utility/Escort, Roving, Housing, Pod Control, Transportation, Intake/Property, Work Detail, Education and Laundry.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for Residents following rules and regulation of the Facility.
- Performed security checks and kept watch over the activities of Residents on a daily basis.
- Utilize interpersonal skills that are effective in keeping order and maintaining safety
- Established good rapport with Residents to ensure safety and compliance
6-10 years of experience
Provide high level customer service by ensuring all questions are fully addressed, providing follow up to ensure that each case is fully resolved.
- Serve as first point of contact for questions, responding to all inquiries and providing transaction administration. This may include: first tier relations intake, arrivals, transitions, departures and other.
- Responds to verbal and written requests, answer questions via the telephone regarding charges, court dates, and bond information.
- Enforce rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; maintain a secure and peaceful environment.
- Compose written correspondence, reports to command staff regarding daily activities throughout the facility and monthly statistics.
- Work as Lead/Sr. Officer on the floor; supervise movement and activities throughout the facility. Record all data in computer system and complete required documentations.
- Maintain a comprehensive current knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, codes, laws, regulations, court cases, and relevant case law.
- Conducts research and maintains an awareness of new issues, methods, equipment, trends and advances in the profession. Read case law updates and other professional literature.
6-10 years of experience
Continuously observes the legal and ethical guidelines of confidentiality set forth at detention center
- Responsible for direct supervision and the safety and security of all youths in the detention
- Administers the behavioral programs according to the guidelines
- Performs all required duties, record keeping and exhibits expected professional demeanor
- Supervision of detainers activities, their personal property and hygiene needs
10+ years of experience
Physically secure the federal detention center facilities, adjacent compounds and maintain on-going surveillance via CCTV equipment.
- Dorm Officer: Oversee up to 64 detainees and assured safety, living conditions, official counts, escort to meals, provided clothing, exchange personal hygiene items and facilities
- Offered barber services, sanitize living quarters, escorted to medical services and escorted to religious services.
- Maintain open lines of communication with staff, detainees and other professional parties such as: Attorneys, Officers and clergy personnel.
10+ years of experience
Experienced with the [company name] with over thirteen years in criminal justice and corrections.
- Safety – Oriented, fair and professional when dealing with unruly offenders and problematic situations.
- Provide protection, care, custody and control for the common health and welfare of inmates.
- Well rounded in the structure of jail management intake of inmates, searching for contraband, taking and understanding documents such as commitments, warrants, among other legal paper work coming from municipal and county judges.
- Processing inmate’s personal information, fingerprints to identify offenders criminal history and other agency warrants.
- Communicate with other agencies on open warrants and transportation options.
- Responsible and knowledgeable reviewing of bail bond companies and court orders for inmate release.
- Maintained daily log of inmate activity and communications with all other areas of the facility at all times.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for transposing female inmates from all aspects of the women facility
- Monitor female inmates while addressing personal responsibility i.e. shower, dressing, etc.
- Responsible for daily reporting of specific wards
- Administered daily medication to critically ill inmates & responsible for assisting emergency response unit with calls
0-5 years of experience
- Providing direct supervision to adults in a 24-hour detention facility
- Assist in the development and evaluation of residential programs
- Provides individual and group counseling to all adults to promote and increase personal awareness of responsibilities and alternatives
- Provides critical and sound, judgments and decisions during crisis or potentially dangerous situations
- Conducts crisis intervention, counseling and notifies the supervisor of concerns
- Conducts inspections, rounds, and drills, which includes room checks and physical searches of adults
0-5 years of experience
Ensure safe transportation of ICE detainees while following all policies and regulations
- Ensure transportation times are met as scheduled by the employer or ICE
- Ensure ICE files for detainees are securely transported from designated locations
- Ensure vehicles do not violate D.O.T. standards and are up to par prior to usage
- Maintain proper communication with ICE personal in regards to transportation details
- Assist ICE with arrivals and departures of detainees in regards to transfers or deportations
0-5 years of experience
Rounds every 30 minutes on floor out in the pods using a wand.
- Give out meds that have been packaged
- Give out trays/ 3 times a day
- Wash clothes/ uniforms and whites on assigned days
- Give out soaps, razors, toilet paper
- Book people/ put them in the computer and take them out when released
0-5 years of experience
Supervise inmates’ daily activities in order to prevent dangerous behaviors
- Maintain security of the facility by doing frequent checks
- Operate AS400
- Operate central control
- Remain vigilant of suspicious activities
- Fill out necessary reports when needed
- Enter data into database to keep track of behavior logs, count keeping, activities, and lockdowns
10+ years of experience
Supervise and control inmate behavior during the operation of the detention center; or restrain by force if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints
- Exercise appropriate judgment in handling of special needs situations or inmates; provide assistance in classification of inmates
- Maintain control over inmates by always being aware of their location and documenting such – Administer basic emergency first aid
- Transport or escort inmates (hostile, aggressive, passive, etc.) using handcuffs and other approved restraints in accordance to policy and procedure
- Process and release inmates including taking photographs and legible sets of inked fingerprints, and/or palm prints
0-5 years of experience
AZ Post Firearm Certified
- CDL License for Prisoner Transport Vehicle
- Currently assigned to graveyard shift at Gilbert-Chandler Unified Holding Facility (GCUHF)
- Assists Patrol Officers with Booking when they bring prisoners into GCUHF
- Transport and book prisoners to Maricopa County Jail
- Process prisoners for Chandler and Gilbert Police Departments using the Automated Fingerprint Information System.
- Conduct warrant and want checks using National Crime Information System
0-5 years of experience
Monitor cameras in surveillance room
- Operate all door controls of the facility
- Supervision of (50 +) Detainees in dormitories
- Assure detainees act and comply to rules and regulations
- Inspect and search detainee’s and detainee dormitories for contraband
- Assist detainees with reasonable forms and requests
6-10 years of experience
Supervisor for junior officers during the last 5 years.
- Processing inmates in and out the facility.
- Maintain safety and security of inmates and staff.
- FTO- as the field training officers, I assist new hires with on the job training matters.
- Filing and faxing documents.
- Preparing reports and additional duties assigned to me.
- Assistance with public.
6-10 years of experience
Monitors activities of approximately 115 incarcerated individuals
- Performs routine cell checks; effectively removing any contraband
- Writes detailed narrative reports and maintains daily activity reports
- Transports inmates for the US Marshalls
0-5 years of experience
- Ensure that the facility is safe for all staff and inmates
- Give out medication to inmates that have prescriptions
- Walk down designated block every 30 minutes to make sure all inmates are in compliance with the rules
- Enter all daily activities and discrepancies in computer database
- Feed all inmates in designated block for breakfast, lunch, or dinner
0-5 years of experience
Conducting routine searches of inmates and their property.
- Administrative responsibilities of report writing and record keeping, which includes accessing the computer.
- Monitoring inmates’ behavior in their housing units or when being escorted or transported.
- Maintaining security of the internal and external doors and elevators.
- Performing life safety drills and responding in the event of an emergency situation.
- Performing aspects of feeding, laundry exchange, recreation, religious services, visitation and other functions.
0-5 years of experience
Transfer and Release of inmates to and from court and other counties
- Intake and processing of new Ramsey County Arrests
- Respond to and act upon emergency situations inside the Law Enforcement Center
- Write detailed incident reports
- Direct emergency responders to incidents via telephone and hand held radio
- Monitor inmate and new arrest movement within the facility
- Work with local and Federal Law Enforcement in regards to case information
0-5 years of experience
Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidences of inmate disturbance, and keep daily logs of prisoner activities
- Participate in required job training
- Arrange daily schedules for prisoners including library visits, work assignments, family visits, and counseling appointments
- Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
- Training and Teaching Others
0-5 years of experience
Ensure a safe and secure environment for inmates in a temporary jail setting
- Monitoring inmates after they have been arrested and waiting go to court or another facility
- Admitting inmates and processing them
- Write reports and keep a daily log or record of any happenings that occurred every day
- Maintain order including keep head counts of inmates, supervise activities, enforcing all rules and regulations, discipline, removing contraband and settling disputes.
0-5 years of experience
Maintain security and order in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Supervise movement of detainees and maintain control of detainees in areas outside of detention.
- Maintain control and discipline and prevent introduction of contraband into the facility.
- Observe and submit reports on misbehavior of detainees.
- Assist in the admittance and release of detainees.
- Supervise recreational activities and related programmatic activities.
- Processes medical requests and other required paperwork.
- The ability to handle emergencies.
- Perform general office work related to admittance and release records and health forms.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for the supervision, safety, and security of all inmates in the County Jail.
- Responsible for care, custody, and control of individuals awaiting trial.
- Responsible for the safety and security of the facility itself.
- Provide first aid response in the event of assault, riot, fire, or medical emergency.
0-5 years of experience
Perform physical count and summary of inmates, and meals, supplies or equipment issued
- Establish and maintain physical control over uncooperative or combative subjects by application of progressively greater incremental levels of physical force including manual force and defensive batons.
- Escort prisoners between various cell areas and between various jail facilities
- Apply and remove manual restraints (flex cuffs, handcuffs, shackles) to persons not responding to verbal direction, or physically resisting custody or control.
0-5 years of experience
- Maintain control and custody of adult detainees/inmates in minimum to high security section.
- Conduct daily inspection of assigned sections for optimal security.
- Manage transport of inmates to and from courthouse while awaiting sentencing
- Provide transport and maintain security of inmates for medical treatment.
- Escort riotous inmates to various locations.
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