Correctional Officer II
Arizona Department of Corrections
Buckeye
07.2011 - 09.2016
- Monitored inmate behavior to maintain safety and security within the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband.
- Enforced rules and regulations to ensure compliance among inmates.
- Documented incidents accurately in reports for administrative review.
- Assisted in emergency response situations to protect staff and inmates.
- Participated in training sessions on safety protocols and conflict resolution.
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective communication strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate activities and movements throughout the facility.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
- Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.