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Education
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Saidi Ntango

Weir Views,VIC

Summary

I am a skilled corrections professional with comprehensive experience in maintaining safety and security in correctional facilities. Known for strong leadership in team collaboration and adept at adapting to evolving situations. Expertise in conflict resolution, procedural enforcement, and maintaining high standards of inmate management. Reliable and results-driven, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency in high-pressure environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Prison Officer

H.M Prison Barwon
10.2022 - Current
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells and medical appointments.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation and phone calls.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Promoted a culture of accountability through consistent enforcement of rules/regulations among both staff members and inmates.
  • Managed emergency response teams during critical incidents, coordinating efforts to maintain order and control within the facility.
  • Implemented risk assessment tools, enabling accurate classification of inmates based on potential threats or vulnerabilities.

Traffic Controller

STA
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Assembled signs and cones to direct traffic through construction sites.
  • Routed traffic around construction sites for worker and driver safety.
  • Stood for 8-12 hours with "Stop/Slow" paddle directing traffic.
  • Worked with foreman to create effective temporary traffic control schemes.

Laborer

Tasfreight
02.2021 - 03.2022
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
  • Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.

Cabinet Maker Apprentice

Cubin Management
12.2019 - 01.2021

Installed hardware such as drawer pulls, hinges, and handles.

  • Repaired cabinets and cabinet parts.
  • Installation understanding
  • Developed and retained excellent tool and machinery skills to produce consistent, top-quality work.

Retail Assistant

Coles Supermarket
06.2017 - 12.2018
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
  • Approached browsing customers to initiate conversations to determine buying preferences.

Education

No Degree - Officer Development Program (ODP)

Department of Justice And Community Safety
Melbourne, VIC
02-2025

Certificate III in Correctional Practise (Adult) - Certificate III in Correctional Practise (Adult)

H.M.P Barwon Prison
1140 Bacchus Marsh Rd, Anakie VIC 3212
04.2024

Pre-service - Prison Officer Training Program

H.M Prison Barwon
Melbourne, VIC
12.2022

Certificate II in Security Operations - Crowd Room, Monitoring Centre, Unarmed Guard

Knight College
Braybrook VIC 3019
01.2022

RIIWHS205E Control Traffic With Stop-slow Bat -

Edway Training Pty Ltd
Bowen Cres, Melbourne VIC 3004
10.2021

RIIWHS302E Implement Traffic Management Plans -

Edway Training Pty Ltd
Bowen Cres, Melbourne VIC 3004
10.2021

Standard First Aid And CPR/AED -

NationalCPRFoundation
ONLINE
10.2021

White Card -

Construction Induction
Online
02.2020

High School Diploma -

Wyndham Central College
101 Shaws Rd, Werribee VIC 3030
10.2019

Skills

  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Heavy Machinery Operation
  • Scheduling Medical Appointments
  • File and Record Maintenance
  • Product Knowledge
  • Daily Logs
  • Safety and Security
  • Team Player
  • Problem Solving
  • Material Loading and Unloading
  • First Aid/CPR
  • PPE Compliance

Timeline

Prison Officer

H.M Prison Barwon
10.2022 - Current

Traffic Controller

STA
04.2022 - 10.2022

Laborer

Tasfreight
02.2021 - 03.2022

Cabinet Maker Apprentice

Cubin Management
12.2019 - 01.2021

Retail Assistant

Coles Supermarket
06.2017 - 12.2018

No Degree - Officer Development Program (ODP)

Department of Justice And Community Safety

Certificate III in Correctional Practise (Adult) - Certificate III in Correctional Practise (Adult)

H.M.P Barwon Prison

Pre-service - Prison Officer Training Program

H.M Prison Barwon

Certificate II in Security Operations - Crowd Room, Monitoring Centre, Unarmed Guard

Knight College

RIIWHS205E Control Traffic With Stop-slow Bat -

Edway Training Pty Ltd

RIIWHS302E Implement Traffic Management Plans -

Edway Training Pty Ltd

Standard First Aid And CPR/AED -

NationalCPRFoundation

White Card -

Construction Induction

High School Diploma -

Wyndham Central College
Saidi Ntango