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Amari Lawson

Lake Charles

Summary

Dedicated professional with experience as a Correctional Officer at Allen Correctional Center, adept at managing high-risk situations and ensuring safety. Proven skills in attention to detail and effective communication enhance teamwork and contribute to a secure environment. Committed to maintaining safety procedures while efficiently preparing work sites for success.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Helper 2

Barletta Materials Constrctn
01.2025 - Current
  • Performed manual labor and random jobs to help teams accomplish goals.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, reducing accidents and increasing overall productivity.
  • Contributed to a safe work environment by maintaining cleanliness and order in the workspace.
  • Prepared work areas for construction activities, removing debris or obstructions that could hinder progress.
  • Provided reliable assistance to experienced professionals, enabling them to focus on more complex tasks or specialized areas of expertise.

Correctional Officer

Allen Correctional Center
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
  • Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
  • Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
  • Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.

Education

High School Diploma -

Washington Marion Magnet High School
Lake Charles, LA
05.2021

Skills

  • Active learning
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Following directions
  • Heavy lifting
  • Excellent communication
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Adaptability and dependability
  • Safety procedures
  • Stress tolerance
  • Materials handling
  • Time management
  • Work site preparation
  • Equipment operation
  • Task prioritization

Timeline

Helper 2

Barletta Materials Constrctn
01.2025 - Current

Correctional Officer

Allen Correctional Center
10.2022 - 12.2023

High School Diploma -

Washington Marion Magnet High School
Amari Lawson