Mathew Wareham
Plainland,QLD
Summary
Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over 7 year industry history. Currently relieving at higher duties as Correctional Supervisor and is seeking and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodial Correctional Officer
Queensland Corrective Services
10.2016 - Current
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
General Landscaper
Ausplay
12.2011 - 09.2016
- Operated skid steers, wheel loaders, forklifts, and yard goats.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Utilized creative design techniques to maximize aesthetic appeal of landscaping projects.
- Installed lights, sprinklers and other outdoor features based on requirements.
- Managed and coordinated installation of complex landscaping projects.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Assisted with irrigation system maintenance and repair.
Education
Certificate III - Correctional Practise
Asset College
Brisbane 07.2018
Skills
- Prisoner Transport
- Records Management
- Facility Security
- CCTV Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Crisis Management
- Contraband Seizure
- Evidence Preservation
- Staff Management
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Safety and Security Enforcement
- Security Procedures
- Firearm Operations Trained
- Correctional Facility Procedures
- Trained in Defensive Tactics
Timeline
Custodial Correctional Officer
Queensland Corrective Services
10.2016 - Current
General Landscaper
Ausplay
12.2011 - 09.2016
Certificate III - Correctional Practise
Asset College
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