Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over 15 plus year industry history.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Prison
Casuarina
08.2012 - Current
Ensure safe and good operating order for uniform/civilian staff
Increased active surveillance of prisoners to prevent breaches of prison legislatures, standing orders and local orders
Performed daily logs of incidences and duties undertaken by staff while on shift
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers
Conducted routine and emergency head counts
Special Handling Unit/Multi-Purpose Unit
Currently working a permanent roster in Special Handling Unit and Multi-Purpose unit, Managing over 40 high profile criminals with indefinite sentences, including ex-prison officers and police officers
First responders to riots, extraction of prisoners posing serious threat to themselves and/or to other prisoners in general living units
Participate in regular impromptu and emergency security checks in line with set protocols/procedures
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Casuarina Prison Reception
Induction of prisoners transferring into Casuarina Prison
Conduct strip searches and tests for ingested substances
Manage multiple prisoner properties on induction and transfers to regional prisons
Established accurate logs on prisoner properties on prison’s TOMS computer network system.
Hakea Prison
10.2007 - 08.2012
Manage remand prisoners, settling them into daily prison routines
Manage alerts between prisoners with information provided by security, segregating prisoners and groups in necessary ensuring safety of prisoners and staff
Monitored behaviour of prisoners for intimidation, bullying as well as depression and suicidal tendencies as per training
Sentence Planning/Assessments
Recommended intervention programs and educational courses for eligible prisoners by assessing psychology reports, addictions evaluations and course recommendations by specific assessors from various departments
Recommend placement to medium or minimum-security prisons in line with individual security ratings.
Independent Contractor
Australian National Couriers
12.2004 - 10.2007
Ensure on-time delivery for State wide parcels, merchandise and documents to clients.
Sort and deliver over 300 parcels daily.
Manager
THALES Avionics, Asia Pacific
01.1999 - 12.2004
Establish good working relationships with engineering departments of various national airlines operating Airbus models A340/A330
Established effective working partnerships with existing and prospective clients/suppliers
Provide regional technical support for regional Eurocopter helicopter operators, namely AS350, EC120, EC130 and EC 135 variants
Acquire fleet operating data from airlines to determine equipment reliability
Implement specific fleet retrofit or individual equipment modification in line with global aviation updates
Overcame operational and front-line issues in collaboration with lead engineers and line engineers.
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground
Technical Consultant
SEXTANT Avionique
Asia Pacific
Provide extensive technical support to major airlines operating in Asia Pacific
Provide solutions and recommendations to faults identified by engineering departments of major airlines
Scheduled on-site visitation to airlines performing necessary retrofitting and reviews of maintenance standards of workshops.
Education
No Degree - Certificate II in Security Operations (CPP20207)
Paragon Corporate Training
Perth, WA
08.2011
No Degree - Certificate 3 in Correctional Practice (CSC30201)
Department of Corrective Services
Perth, WA
06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Technology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida. USA.
08.1994
Skills
Responding to Medical Emergencies
De-escalation / Conflict Resolution
Incident Management
Monitoring of CCTV cameras / Radio Protocols
Cultural Awareness
Safety and Risk Management
Client Liaison and Communication
Advance Customer Service
Federal and State Regulation Compliance
Intruder Response and Removal
Superb Surveillance Skills
Attentive and Observant
Accomplishments
Seized numerous self made weapons, illegal drugs and alcoholic brews during random cell searches.
Documented and resolved a prisoner experiencing a cardiac arrest, which led to implementing CPR on the prisoner. Prisoner survived the ordeal.
Supervised a team of 8 staff members to attend when prisoners climbed on the roofing area, assisted in cordoning and securing areas where escape is possible..
Achieved acquiring intelligence by translating and interpreting intercepted phone calls from Hong Kong to triad members with accuracy and efficiency to prison security officers.
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Malay
Elementary
HOBBIES
Gym and Fitness
Outdoors
Bicycling
Motorcycle Rides
REFERENCES
Available on Request.
Timeline
Prison
Casuarina
08.2012 - Current
Hakea Prison
10.2007 - 08.2012
Independent Contractor
Australian National Couriers
12.2004 - 10.2007
Manager
THALES Avionics, Asia Pacific
01.1999 - 12.2004
Technical Consultant
SEXTANT Avionique
No Degree - Certificate II in Security Operations (CPP20207)
Paragon Corporate Training
No Degree - Certificate 3 in Correctional Practice (CSC30201)