SAFWAN KHALAF
Mickleham,VIc
Summary
Proven Correctional Officer at Port Phillip Prison, adept in crisis management and relationship building, significantly enhanced facility security and inmate supervision. Skilled in contraband seizure and emergency response, consistently prioritized safety, and fostered positive interactions, achieving a notable decrease in incident rates. Correctional Officer offers 16-year history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behaviour with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Port Phillip Prison
02.2008 - Current
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- 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.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
- Restrained juvenile inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
- Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
Courier Contractor
KING'S TRANSPORT
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills from interacting professionally with dispatchers, upper management, and peers.
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
- Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
- Verified package information to check for accuracy and completeness.
- Maximized processes by managing delivery schedules and prioritizing based on urgency.
- Tracked delivery status and updated customers for expected delivery time.
- Processed payments and handled cash transactions to secure proper compensation.
- Handled receipt, storage, identification and delivery of products for clients.
- Communicated with dispatch and customers for accurate delivery information.
Education
Internal Training Certificate - Certificate III in Corrections
Port Phillip Prison
02.2009
Crowd Control Certificate III - Crowd Control Certificate
Tafe
05.1996
Victorian Certificate Of Education
Box Forest Secondary College 1995
Skills
- Emergency Response & Management
- Crisis Management
- CCTV Monitoring
- Facility Security
- Records Management
- Dispatch
- Contraband Seizure
- Surveillance & Evidence Preservation
- Relationship building and management
- Security Procedures
- Crisis intervention, Suicide Prevention & Inmate Supervision
- Policy Enforcement & Facility Maintenance
- Physical Fitness & First Aid Training
- Mental health awareness
- File and record maintenance
- Correctional facility procedures
- Safety & security enforcement
- Conflict resolution skills
- Weapons training
References
Ahmad Amine
Campbellfield, VIC 3061
049 935 0321 amgautotech@hotmail.com
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Port Phillip Prison
02.2008 - Current
Courier Contractor
KING'S TRANSPORT
01.2004 - 01.2008
Internal Training Certificate - Certificate III in Corrections
Port Phillip Prison
Crowd Control Certificate III - Crowd Control Certificate
Tafe
Victorian Certificate Of Education