Garret Mares
Florence
Summary
Correctional Officer familiar with the problem solving tools and crisis management techniques necessary to be successful in a prison environment.
Corrections Officer focused on maintaining peace, security and safety within correction centers and federal prison systems. Extensively trained in crisis prevention and intervention.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Pretorian security
Phoenix
11.2020 - Current
- Responded to and thoroughly investigated all reported incidents to protect company assets.
- Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing entrance.
- Maintained safety of residents by conducting foot patrols, monitoring vehicle traffic and identifying unauthorized persons or vehicles on premises.
- Wrote reports outlining thefts, unauthorized access violations or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions.
- Completed [Timeframe] building and grounds patrols.
- Surveyed multiple CCTV feeds to keep close eye on important areas of buildings and grounds.
- Delivered medical aid to individuals in distress to prevent deterioration prior to arrival of paramedics.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to support criminal investigations.
- Tracked vehicles on premises, including license plate numbers.
- Produced [Timeframe] reports outlining activities and incidents.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
- Protected company assets against theft or damage by conducting frequent building and grounds patrols.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
Correctional Officer
Geo Group inc
Florence
7 2018 - 10.2020
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
- Transported inmates to and from personal appointments, including medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
Correctional Officer
CoreCivic
Eloy
5 2017 - 08.2018
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
- Transported inmates to and from personal appointments, including medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
Skills
- Excellent problem solver
- Inmate rights
- Armory and key control
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions
- File and record maintenance
- Natural leader
- Weapons training
- Booking procedures
- Behavioral disorders familiarity
- First aid and CPR certified
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
Pretorian security
11.2020 - Current
Correctional Officer
Geo Group inc
7 2018 - 10.2020
Correctional Officer
CoreCivic
5 2017 - 08.2018