The major duty of a Corrections Specialist is to oversee and monitor the inmates at the jails and prisons. The job description entails performing a variety of tasks and ensuring the prison policies are followed by the inmates. Other core work activities are mentioned on the Corrections Specialist Resume as follows – inspecting prison cells, escorting inmates from one place to another, monitoring the activities of the inmates; restraining disorderly inmates, resolving conflicts among inmates; physically checking inmates to avoid contrabands, and documenting the inmates’ visitation and phone calls.
Employers look for such resumes that highlight qualifications such as – knowledge of self-defense techniques, ability to understand relevant rules and regulations; strong decision-making skills; the ability to react appropriately during unforeseen and tense situations; and knowledge of using firearms properly and safely. The minimum education includes a high school diploma. Some states additionally necessitate college credits as well.
Summary : Seven years as Distance Learning Analyst for the Observer Trainer Academy, a component of the Brigade Command and Battle Staff Training program of the Mission Command Training Program. - Sixteen years as a Security Specialist and Law Enforcement Officer for the Air Force and private security firms. Fourteen years as a Corrections Officer with the Air Force and private Corrections.
Skills : MS Office, Management.
Description :
Announced calls for inmates to report for daily activities.
Inventoried and dispensed medications to inmates at prescribed times.
Conducted counts and lockdowns.
Helped in the largest, most destructive and violet riot in the Disciplinary Barracks history.
Volunteered to be part of a twenty man team, to enter the courtyard to access the situation and to talk inmates into reporting back to their domiciles peacefully.
Chosen as part of the Honor Guard for the Air Force Dining out.
Assisted with counseling inmates and making sure they got to their appointments and assigned work stations.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
GED
Jr. Corrections Specialist Resume
Objective : Highly motivated to leverage six-plus years and of achievements during MP career to provide dedicated service. Comprehensive field training; and extensive experience in safety patrol, security details, undercover investigations, and public-service activities.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Call Center, Supervising, Data Entry.
Description :
Serves as Internment Resettlement Correctional Specialist protecting lives and property, guarding inmates.
Supports battlefield operations and provided physical security for detainee operations during overseas assignments.
Conducts headcounts to ensure that each prisoner is present.
Monitors conduct of prisoners in the housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
Inspects conditions of locks, window bars, grilles, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
Records information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidences of inmate disturbance, and keep daily logs of prisoner activities.
Searches prisoners and vehicles and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs.
Inspects mail for the presence of contraband.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Sr. Corrections Specialist Resume
Summary : Corrections Specialist position manages Corrections Programs in the Parole Services area by implementing state laws, rules, and regulations; developing content areas and resources for assigned program activities
Skills : Technical Institute, Mooresville, NC Automotive.
Description :
Interprets and comprehends agency goals and objectives, policies and procedures.
Promotes departmental priorities, services, and actions internally and externally.
Gather, interprets, reports, and use information concerning assigned activities.
Assesses program effectiveness and recommend changes or alternatives.
Trains and provides guidance to staff and service users; and
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff and the public.
Manages statistical information and reports with assistance from parole secretaries.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Associates
Corrections Specialist I Resume
Objective : Corrections Specialist position in a respectable and experienced company that will allow the opportunity to utilize expertise to further and advance a professional career.
Defuses disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
Controls disruptive behavior by appropriate verbal orders and appropriate use of physical force Use verbal and listening skills to determine potential inmate problems, such as suicide risk, intoxication, drug usage, assaultive behavior, etc.
Informs and explains institutional rules to inmates.
Communicates information regarding security, safety and operations through the chain of command.
Monitors inmates, watching closely for unusual behavior, improper conduct or signs of conflict.
Monitors visits between inmates and personal visitors.
Supervises periods of recreational activity.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Corrections Specialist II Resume
Headline : Corrections Specialist provides a wide variety of secretarial support functions, including accounts receivable/payable and timekeeper functions. This incumbent will also be the liaison between management, other organizational units, and external and internal customers.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Communication, Communication, Filing, Faxing.
Description :
Serves as Internment Resettlement Correctional Specialist protecting lives and property, guarding inmates at the United States Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Assigns to provide physical security for detainee operations during overseas assignment.
Conducts head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.
Monitors conduct of prisoners in housing unit, during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
Records information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidences of inmate disturbance, and keep daily logs of prisoner activities throughout the whole day.
Searches prisoners and vehicles and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs.
Inspects mail for the presence of contraband.
Maintains a chronological order of a day events occurring inside the facility.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Master's
Corrections Specialist III Resume
Summary : Extensive experience in corrections, physical security, leadership, report writing, updating policies and procedures and weapons training.
Skills : Social Services, Counseling, Group Facilitation.
Description :
Assisted in the planning, training, updating, and execution of the emergency action plans.
Reviewed and updated facility standing operating procedures and policies.
Reviewed daily 24-hour blotter and daily statistics Supervise Main Entrance and Central Control.
Responsible for ensuring all activities were conducted according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
Worked in facility operations office, reviewed daily blotter, facility statistics, planned and conducted training for a 30 member corrections team, was supervisor of central control, main entrance, and vehicle sally port.
Conducted physical security inspections of locks, window bars, doors, gates, perimeter fence and building structure at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
Inprocessed newly arriving prisoners into the facility, reviewed paperwork, ensured prisoner was seen by medical and mental health, proper custody/restraint level is maintained and a shower and shave were conducted.
Searched prisoners and vehicles and conducted shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelors
Asst. Corrections Specialist Resume
Headline : Accomplished Office Administrator with expertise in diverse areas including Motivational Interviewing Planning and Organization Team Management Office Management Stress Management Evidence-Based Practice.
Skills : Office Manager, Supervisor, Team Lead.
Description :
Entered sensitive information into county database (OMS), run BCI background checks & serve warrants.
Handled Cash, the proper process of confidential information File all incoming business reports.
Handled all court documents pertaining to prisoners while providing excellent customer service for judges, clerks, law officers, and other jurisdictions.
Spoke with Judges in assigning bail to prisoners daily.
Ensured diligence in processing prisoner court-ordered documents.
Abled to handle aggressive and sensitive communications situations when needed.
Worked well independently or with a team to meet current goals.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelors
Associate Corrections Specialist Resume
Headline : Seeking a Corrections Specialist position within a company, which will require to utilize strong organizational techniques, outstanding analytical skills with demonstrated ability to interpret and summarize data into meaningful information, exceptional multi-tasking capabilities with effective time management techniques, and excellent written/oral communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
Assists house arrest participants with their inquiries and problems through inbound and outbound phone calls.
Dispatch clerks receive and prepare work orders, monitor jobs in progress, inform personnel about logistic problems or updates.
Transfers urgent calls to the required department.
Provides prompt and courteous customer service in a call center setting.
Answers screens and transfers all inbound and outbound calls.
Enters house arrest participants into the database, process booking, enrollments, as well as requests.
Records and maintains data related to day's workload such as delivery confirmations, customer requests/orders, and all charges and expenses incurred.
Produces daily interaction reports for management.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's
Lead Corrections Specialist Resume
Summary : To obtain a Corrections Specialist position within an organization that promotes future development and provides growth potential while utilize diverse customer service experience and education to contribute to the success of the company.
Skills : Micosoft, Linux/ Unix.
Description :
Assists with the supervision and management of military prisoners; provide external security to confinement or corrections facility.
Functions as a correctional officer; provides individual counseling and guidance to prisoners within a rehabilitative program.
Functions as a first-line supervisor of up to ten correctional officers; prepares or reviews reports and records of individuals and programs; provides formal counseling.
Supervises and coordinates all correctional, custodial, treatment, and rehabilitative activities of inmates and up to 100 staff members in a correctional facility containing as many as 250 prisoners.
Trains over 400 new Soldiers and civilians on the facility missions, safety and security procedures.
Supervises over 500 Forced Cell Extractions on violent and unruly detainees with zero injuries to the five member team or the detainees Managed a weekly Community Service project.
Manages the custody, control, health, welfare, safety and security of more than 140 inmates in the housing unit.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Associates
Corrections Specialist Resume
Summary : Flexible and versatile - able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-building skills. 7 years Experience Corrections Specialist 19 Months.
Skills : MS Office, Management.
Description :
Responsible for initial receipt and processing of prisoner, including cataloging and securing personal effects, performing searches for contraband, fingerprinting, documenting identifiable tattoos and marks, and explaining standard operating procedures of the facility.
Prepared prisoner for transport to court, personally verifying proper restraints were in use and protocol followed.
Ensured all personal effects were returned and all brig property was turned in and accounted.
Performed and fully documented regularly-scheduled prisoner inspections according to individual prisoner personal risk.
Led prisoners through a specified daily schedule, informing them of events and ensuring timely completion.
Served as the main point of coordination for communication and control within brig, including maintaining contact with all required parties outside of brig (ie - MPs) and controlling the opening and closing of main brig gates.
Processed all personal visitors and maintenance personnel, ensuring no contraband was allowed past the security perimeter.
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