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 can not only help keep a prison safe and secure, but can also assist vulnerable people through a difficult period in their lives. She will take the time needed to build constructive, positive and professional relationships with offenders who could be at a low point. Over the years she has repeatedly demonstrated that she is not afraid to stand her ground when challenging negative behaviours. You can rely on her to communicate well with prisoners and find common ground with them. In her current role she ensures that inmates get proper care and protection from harm whilst in custody. Through her career she has gained lots of experience in the criminal justice system, social services and security sectors. On a personal level she is willing to take the rough with the smooth. As a true professional she is culturally competent and always respects diversity. Right now, would like to join an organisation where she can stablish a long-term career in the criminal justice sector.
CAREER HISTORY
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER – Start Date – Present
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Responsible for carrying out a wide range of custodial duties.
Duties;
- Performing various administrative duties related to the prison service.
- Accompanying prisoners on external visits like court appearances or hospital appointments.
- Searching for signs of security breaches such as tampering with window bars and doors etc.
- Responding quickly to calls for assistance in other areas of the prison or facility as directed.
- Performing security checks and search procedures on colleagues, prisoners and visitors.
- Acting as a mentor to vulnerable prisoners.
- Working protracted, irregular, and overtime hours as needed.
- Restraining physically violent prisoners.
- Maintaining a consistent routine and professional demeanour at all times.
- Conducting patrols and inspections of inmates’ cells.
- Encouraging prisoners to actively participate in the prison community.
- Conducting thorough daily searches of prison cells.
- Oversees individual and groups of prisoners on various work assignments.
- Checking incoming mail for illegal contraband, weapons or drugs.
- Escorting prisoners between the institution and courtrooms and other destinations
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KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Professional
- Ability to build rapport and adapt to people from all different walks of life.
- Can tune in to the mindset and actions of prisoners.
- A high level of resilience, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence.
- Can pass a minimum fitness test.
- Aware of prisoner rights and what they are entitled to.
Personal
- Sound judgment skills needed to make good decisions in high-stress situations.
- Can work with people from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Restraint procedures
Case management
Communication skills
self defence
Crisis management
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
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REFERENCES
Available on request.
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