Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a First-Class Correctional Officer at Newcastle Court Escort Security Unit, excelling in stress management and situational awareness. Proven track record in ensuring inmate safety and compliance, while effectively resolving conflicts. Adept at adapting to high-pressure environments, demonstrating accountability and practical problem-solving skills.
· Provide a service to all Courts of Law by ensuring the prompt attendance of inmates when required to attend court.
· Maintain security, welfare, safety and good order of inmates while on escort from cells to court rooms.
· Escort inmates to court to provide security and prevent escape and ensure the security and supervision of inmates in courts during proceedings.
· Assist in the care and welfare of inmates by assessing the personal status of inmates and identifying special needs raised in court and/or by individual inmates and informing the Officer in Charge immediately of such occurrence.
· Ensuring that inmates returning from court have a correctly completed court result sheet or other necessary documentation.
· Prepare incident reports and submit to Officer in Charge.
· Provide assistance by escorting inmates for medical treatment in an emergency situation in the company of a permanent Correctional Officer.
· Maintain alertness, accuracy and vigilance during lengthy court proceedings and record all court results and recommendations.