MOHAMMED AHMED
Melton
Summary
Dedicated Correctional Officer with over five years of experience in the corrections field, including three years as a Correctional Officer and additional roles as an Activities Officer and Recreation Officer. Expertise in managing inmate populations while ensuring safety and security within correctional facilities, with proficiency in conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and implementing rehabilitation programs. Proven track record of maintaining order and enforcing regulations while fostering a positive environment that promotes rehabilitation and personal growth for inmates. Detail-oriented with exceptional communication and project management skills, recognized for a proactive approach to identifying issues and optimizing processes to support team objectives in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Officer
WPCC
Lara, VIC
02.2026 - Current
- Coordinated a variety of recreational programs, including gym, multipurpose court, and music room activities, to enhance inmate engagement and rehabilitation.
- Designed and implemented skills development initiatives for prisoners to enhance vocational training opportunities in partnership with vocational services manager.
- Oversaw the upkeep of recreational equipment and supplies, adhering to occupational health and safety regulations, encompassing boxing bags, sandbags, soccer balls, boxing gloves, skipping ropes, yoga mats, and slam balls.
- Oversaw resource allocation for effective implementation of recreational and leisure initiatives. Directed prisoner induction processes to ensure adherence to safety and compliance standards. Engaged with community members to disseminate information on activities and programs.
- Oversaw preparation of comprehensive reports and statistical data pertaining to various programs and activities as required. Managed evaluation of navigator recreation sessions, addressing bookings, cancellations, no-shows, and high-priority bookings while analyzing attendance reports.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Prison Officer
Western Plains Correctional Centre
Lara
12.2025 - Current
- Demonstrated expertise in defusing high-pressure situations and resolving conflicts with sound judgment and reasoning
- Skilled in monitoring and managing inmate behaviour to maintain order and proactively address potential conflicts
- Proficient in communicating effectively with inmates to diffuse tense situations and prevent escalations
- Certified in Safety and Security enforcement and experienced in overseeing safe transport of offenders
- Trained in physical restraint, inmate observation, and emergency response procedures
- Knowledgeable in search and seizure procedures, defensive techniques, and correctional facility protocols
Activities officer
Queensland Corrective Services
Brisbane, QLD
05.2023 - 10.2025
- Demonstrated expertise in defusing high-pressure situations and resolving conflicts with sound judgment and reasoning
- Skilled in monitoring and managing inmate behavior to maintain order and proactively address potential conflicts
- Proficient in communicating effectively with inmates to diffuse tense situations and prevent escalations
- Certified in Safety and Security enforcement and experienced in overseeing safe transport of offenders
- Trained in physical restraint, inmate observation, and emergency response procedures
- Knowledgeable in search and seizure procedures, defensive techniques, and correctional facility protocols
- Providing incentives oval, gym and haircut sessions. Prisoner activities and also cultural activities.
- Brisbane Correctional Centre Wacol
Prison Officer
Queensland Corrective Services
Iron Bark, QLD
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Demonstrated expertise in defusing high-pressure situations and resolving conflicts with sound judgment and reasoning
- Skilled in monitoring and managing inmate behavior to maintain order and proactively address potential conflicts
- Proficient in communicating effectively with inmates to diffuse tense situations and prevent escalations
- Certified in Safety and Security enforcement and experienced in overseeing safe transport of offenders
- Trained in physical restraint, inmate observation, and emergency response procedures
- Knowledgeable in search and seizure procedures, defensive techniques, and correctional facility protocols
- Borallon training and correctional Centre
Education
Professional Year Program -
12-2012
Certificate III - Corrections
Queensland Corrective Services
04-2022
Certificate IV - Corrections
Ram Training
Gold Coast, QLD09-2024
Diploma - Correctional Administration
Bradford Institute of Advanced Education
07-2024
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Risk assessment
- Professional development activities
Timeline
Recreation Officer
WPCC
02.2026 - Current
Prison Officer
Western Plains Correctional Centre
12.2025 - Current
Activities officer
Queensland Corrective Services
05.2023 - 10.2025
Prison Officer
Queensland Corrective Services
04.2021 - 05.2023
Professional Year Program -
Certificate III - Corrections
Queensland Corrective Services
Certificate IV - Corrections
Ram Training
Diploma - Correctional Administration
Bradford Institute of Advanced Education