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Family, Surfing and Sports
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Scott Steele

Metford Nsw,Nsw

Summary

Focused Correctional Officer offering 9-year history of monitoring high-volume correctional facilities to maintain safety and order. Extensive experience in inmate restraints and searches. Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention centre safety, security and emergency management protocols. Resourceful and dedicated branch manager with motivational leadership, training and employee supervision experience. 18 years in Trade sales. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Officer

Nsw Corrections
08.2016 - Current
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behaviour and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
  • Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
  • Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
  • Received and inspected mail and property.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.

Branch Manager

Tradelink Plumbing Supplies
12.1997 - 08.2016
  • Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by enhancing service quality and resolving client issues promptly.
  • Oversaw daily operations for streamlined efficiency, ensuring timely execution of tasks and optimal resource allocation.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly through appraisals and feedback sessions to facilitate continuous development of skills and knowledge base within the team.
  • Strengthened relationships with key clients, securing long-term partnerships and driving revenue growth.
  • Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
  • Increased branch profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and streamlining operational processes.
  • Managed branch financials including budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking for accurate reporting and decision-making support.
  • Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
  • Complied with regulatory guidelines and requirements.
  • Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and offering competitive compensation packages.
  • Consulted customers to boost product sales and services.
  • Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.

Boning Room Labour

RJ Gilbertson Abbattior
12.1995 - 10.1997
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Packaged and attached labeling to various meat selections.
  • Sanitized surfaces to maintain cleanliness of food service area.
  • Upheld high standards of sanitation by diligently cleaning tools, equipment, and surfaces throughout each shift.

Education

High School Diploma -

Saint Aloysius Collage
Grafton NSW
12.1980

Skills

First Aid Training

Emergency Response

De-Escalation Techniques

Conflict resolution skills

Safety and security enforcement

Self-defense tactics

Search and seizure procedures

CCTV Monitoring

File and record maintenance

Cultural Sensitivity

Incident Reporting

Time Management

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • Certificate lll in Correctional Practice-(Correctional Officer Training)
  • NSW Driver's License
  • Forklift Certification
  • Identifying, Managing and Reporting Sexual Harassment in Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW)
  • Introduction to Hostage Awareness
  • Positional Asphyxia Awareness

Family, Surfing and Sports

I have been married for 38 years. Have 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren who I love spending my spare time with,especially going to the beach and having a surf. Love watching and playing many of sports including cricket, rugby league, surfing.

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Nsw Corrections
08.2016 - Current

Branch Manager

Tradelink Plumbing Supplies
12.1997 - 08.2016

Boning Room Labour

RJ Gilbertson Abbattior
12.1995 - 10.1997

High School Diploma -

Saint Aloysius Collage
Scott Steele