Committed Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Extensive experience supervising, instructing and training large groups of inmates. Develops strong rapport with inmates and colleagues. Handles difficult inmates in high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over 26 years in the industry.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Department Of Corrective Services
04.1997 - Current
EMPLOYED AS PERMANENT FIRST CLASS C/O, OVERSEER AND SENIOR OVERSEER. TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS SENIOR C/O AND MANAGER BUSINESS UNIT.
Train and supervise inmates in complex building construction tasks associated with demountable building refurbishment and portable cell construction.
Quote extensive works in relation to building construction and refurbishment.
SCO duties on extended temporary appointments including staff training, supervising and mentoring.
SCO and CO duties in correctional centre gate, visits, wing, clinic, crisis unit, segregation, intel, intake and education posts.
SCO duties on 18 month ongoing temporary appointment remand wing.
SCO duties including section 24 and 38 movement orders, IRMs, misconduct packages, use of force packages and other related requirements.
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
Sales Representative
Various
09.1994 - 04.1997
Swimming pool refurbishment quoting and sales
Blind and Awnings quoting and sales
Roofing and guttering installation quoting and sales
Aircraft Armament Fitter
RAAF
03.1988 - 09.1994
Small arms weapons servicing and repair
Ejection seat servicing and repair
Aircraft weapons system servicing
Explosive ordinance and pyrotechnic handling, storage and maintenance
Armoury duties
Plumbing Sales
Traversi Jones
12.1986 - 03.1988
Retail plumbing sales and advice
Prison Officer
Department Of Corrective Services
04.1986 - 11.1986
Probationary Prison Officer duties
Apprentice Plumber
Blue Mountains City Council
02.1982 - 12.1985
Assisted licensed plumbers in installation and repair of plumbing systems.
Was instructed in all aspects of the plumbing trade
Education
Armament Fitter Trade Course -
RAAF School of Technical Training
Wagga Wagga, NSW
08.1989
Plumbing Trade Certificate -
TAFE NSW
Mount Druitt, NSW
12.1985
School Certificate -
Springwood High School
Springwood, NSW
12.1981
Skills
Proven Supervisory and man management
Lead by example
Conflict Resolution and De-Escalating
Proven Critical Thinking
Motivated and committed to positive outcomes
Ability to remain focused in high stress environments