Damien Smeaton
Maddingley,Vic
Summary
For the last 10 years i have worked in Victorias largest maximum security jail Port Phillip Prison in that time i have applied myself to getting my firearms licence, became a fire awareness officer which involves teaching staff new and old on how to respond to fires in a jail enviroment the safest way possible, became a supervisor and am currently a tactical operations group member which is the jails emergency response team. I am able to stay calm in high stress situations and try and get the safest outcome possible. Learning new skills excites me as im always looking to improve my skill set and being a correctional officer i am able to understand the importance of rules and regulations and how safety is the most important aspect of any workplace.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
G4S
Truganina, VIC
10.2014 - 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 behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- 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.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
Education
Year 11 -
Braybrook College
Braybrook, VICSkills
* Training of new and exsisting staff on how to respond to fire in a jail enviroment
* Training of new and exsisting staff on how to don a breathing apparatus in under 90 seconds to be compliant with Correction Victorias guidelines
* Able to adapt to new and current guidelines that are in line with rules and regulations
* Great communication skills
* Able to work in a small or large team enviroment and also independently if needed
Timeline
Correctional Officer
G4S
10.2014 - Current
Year 11 -
Braybrook College