Jamie McPherson
Newcastle,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Correctional Officer with extensive experience at New South Wales Corrective Service, excelling in inmate supervision and conflict resolution. Proven ability to enhance safety through rigorous security monitoring and effective communication. Recognized for training new staff and fostering a compliant, ethical environment, ensuring operational excellence and a peaceful facility atmosphere.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
New South Wales Corrective Service
Newcastle
09.2016 - Current
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Transported inmates to court, doctor appointments and work sites.
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Trained new correctional officers on facility procedures, safety protocols, and the ethical treatment of inmates.
Correctional Officer
ACT Corrections
Canberra, ACT
01.2011 - 05.2016
Detention Officer
ACT Corrections
Canberra, ACT
01.2010 - 04.2011
Intelligence Officer
Commonwealth Government
Canberra, ACT
02.2007 - 01.2010
Education
GED -
CIT Canberra
Canberra, ACT07-2014
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- Security monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Record keeping
- Emergency response
- Conflict resolution
- Report writing
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Training and mentoring
- Risk assessment
- Crisis management
- Attention to detail
- Behavioral observation
- Ethical standards of conduct
- Incident reporting
- Problem-solving abilities
- Emergency management
- Correctional facility procedures
- Negotiation skills
- Surveillance
- Regulation compliance
- Team coordination
- Reliability
Affiliations
- Enjoy watching sports
- Enjoy going to the beach
- appreciate family time
- Going out to restaurants
- Going home to the family farm
Accomplishments
- Deputy Commissioner's Citation Award
- Certificate III in Correctional Practice
- First Aid Certificate
- Immediate Action Team training (IAT)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Correctional Officer
New South Wales Corrective Service
09.2016 - Current
Correctional Officer
ACT Corrections
01.2011 - 05.2016
Detention Officer
ACT Corrections
01.2010 - 04.2011
Intelligence Officer
Commonwealth Government
02.2007 - 01.2010
GED -
CIT Canberra
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