Atisha Sharma
Summary
Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention centre safety, security and emergency management protocols. Committed and skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreational Activities Officer
DAV
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Duties include: Development and planning of leisure and lifestyle recreational activities programs for the residents by analysing resident needs, interests and capabilities
- Promoting the mission and philosophy of the organisational institute while observing the highest standards of ethics, integrity and behaviour at all times
- Delivering leisure and lifestyle recreational activities programs to the residents and encouraging residents' feedback with regard to activities
- Evaluating the residents' feedback and implementing possible changes to ensure maximum enjoyment and benefit while ensuring that the activity meets the required outcome
- Organising logistics and coordinating equipment and supplies
- Liaising with external bodies to promote opportunities for outside interests and interaction with the community
- Managed all cash either collected or expended for therapies/activities and prepared cost estimates for activities, ensuring cost effectiveness
- Demonstrated a commitment to work health and safety; and infection control policies, procedures and protocols
- Demonstrated a commitment to personal and professional development
- Demonstrated a commitment to work professionally with colleagues, visitors and volunteers
- Successfully meet all key performance indicators.
Store Person
LF Logistics & Henry Schein
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Picked stock according to order sheets and prepared for transport.
- Operated equipment such as hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts on daily basis.
- Received and checked incoming goods for damage and discrepancies with paperwork.
- Assisted in training new employees, sharing knowledge of store procedures and best practices.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize store operations and achieve performance goals.
Correctional Officer
MTC Australia
06.2022 - Current
- 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 behaviour 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.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Conducted efficient inmate transfers, adhering to strict security protocols while maintaining order and control throughout the process.
- Observed behaviour of residents individually and in groups.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.
Education
Master Degree in Education -
PU
01.2015
Skills
- Computer Savvy
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Team Player
- Leadership Skills
- Experienced in working with multi-cultural diverse group of people
- First Aid Training
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Emergency Response
- Inmate monitoring
- Safety and security enforcement
- Surveillance
- Stress Tolerance
- Crisis Management
- Weapons training
Other Work History
Store Person, LF Logistics & Henry Schein
Licenses Tickets
- Driver License & own car
- First Aid & CPR Course
- Working with Children Check
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Correctional Officer
MTC Australia
06.2022 - Current
Store Person
LF Logistics & Henry Schein
07.2021 - 04.2022
Recreational Activities Officer
DAV
01.2016 - 01.2021
Master Degree in Education -
PU
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