Maxine Corry
Dayjob Limited
The Big Peg
120 Vyse Street
Birmingham B18 6NF
England
T: 0044 123 456 7890
E: info@dayjob.com
PERSONAL SUMMARY
Maxine is able to control prisoners lawfully, safely and securely. She will always positively influence the behaviour of inmates by showing them how to make better life choices and thereby reduce their risk of reoffending. Possesses the integrity, skills and strength of character needed for this demanding role. In her current role she works in a prison that is fast-paced, varied, and where no two days are the same. Working 10 hour day and night shifts she enforces rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate conduct, and prisoner accountability. On a personal level she is a physically fit individual who can walk and remain standing for long periods of time. As a true professional she will always display the highest levels of personal integrity and ethical behaviour in all her dealings with colleagues and prisoners. Right now, would like to join an institution where she will find a range of opportunities to grow and develop into.
CAREER HISTORY
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER – Start Date – Present
Employers name – Location
Responsible for securing and looking after inmates in a high security prison.
Duties;
- Supervising prisoners in all aspects of their daily life and wing activity.
- Carrying out security checks and searches of prisoners, cells and buildings.
- Managing inmates and their activity in detention facilities.
- Supporting and mentoring prisoners to become responsible community members when they leave custody.
- Helping offenders to learn new skills.
- Keeping an accurate and hourly check of prisoner numbers and locations.
- Conducting various operational matters such as cell searching, prisoner headcounts and administrative processes.
- Having constructive conversations with prisoners on a daily basis.
- Deciding if and when to discipline inmates who break protocols.
- Monitoring mealtimes, bathroom times, work, and recreational activities.
- Working with individual and small groups of prisoners to help them prepare for their release.
- Squatting and bending to conduct “strip” searches of inmates.
- Filling out daily logs detailing inmate behaviour and anything else that occurred during the shift.
- Breaking up fights and physical confrontations between inmates.
- Assisting in controlling disturbances and isolating instigators.
- Locating and removing illegal and restricted substances whilst undertaking searches.
- Conducting daily headcounts of specific areas.
- De-escalating tense situations and confrontations before they get out of hand.
JOB TITLE – Start Date – End Date
Employers name – Location
JOB TITLE – Start Date – End Date
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KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Professional
- Giving prisoners access to resources that will set them up for a better future.
- Writing up detailed, accurate and comprehensive reports for senior prison officers.
- Able and willing to work 24/7 shifts, including nights and weekends.
- Experience of working in a culturally diverse environment.
- Proficient interpersonal and communications skills.
- Can work with minimum supervision.
Personal
- Mentally strong and able to deal with bad days where things go wrong.
- Communicating ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Preventing escapes
Maintaining discipline
Supervising offenders
Searching rooms
Patrolling grounds
Escorting prisoners
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
University name – Degree details Study Dates
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School name – Subjects / Grades Study Dates
REFERENCES
Available on request.
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