Charleston Hawkins
Zachary
Summary
Experienced Correctional Officer skilled in crisis intervention, inmate supervision, and policy enforcement. Maintains safety and order while managing emergencies. Communicates effectively and supports team objectives through a proactive approach and strong work ethic.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Dixon Correctional Institute
Jackson
04.2024 - Current
- Supervised inmate activities to maintain security and ensure adherence to facility protocols.
- Conducted regular facility inspections to uphold safety standards and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Monitored inmate behavior and reported incidents to management to support a safe environment.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Assisted in emergency response drills to prepare for potential incidents.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
Correctional Officer
East Health System
Jackson
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Inspected cells and common areas regularly to identify and address security breaches, enhancing facility safety.
- Responded to emergencies by implementing crisis intervention techniques effectively.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and court officials during inmate transfers.
- Enforced facility policies while promoting a respectful environment among inmates.
- Participated in rehabilitation programs to support inmate reintegration efforts.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations that may arise within the facility.
- Ensured safety and security of inmates within the facility by conducting searches, supervising activities, and maintaining order.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Identified signs of despondency, depression, and anger in inmates to prevent potential riots or suicides, contributing to overall inmate well-being.
Security Officer
Villa Feliciana Medical Complex
Jackson
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Monitored facility access to ensure safety and security of patients and staff.
- Conducted regular patrols of medical complex, deterring and detecting suspicious activities to enhance safety.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Collaborated with medical staff to effectively manage behavioral incidents, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Implemented security protocols in line with healthcare regulations and policies.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing assistance.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities and incidents, supporting incident management and reporting.
- Recorded detailed logs of security activities to support effective incident management.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Feliciana High
Jackson05-2016
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- Crisis intervention
- Emergency response
- Security inspections
- Policy enforcement
- Report writing
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Dixon Correctional Institute
04.2024 - Current
Correctional Officer
East Health System
11.2022 - 02.2024
Security Officer
Villa Feliciana Medical Complex
06.2022 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
East Feliciana High