George Makinwa
Indianapolis
Summary
Observant Correctional Officer experienced in maintaining order and preventing dangerous situations within prison environments. Generated respect and obedience from challenging individuals through calm, confident presence and safety-focused management of inmate interactions. Provided compassionate supervision across various activities, demonstrating a detail-oriented approach to navigating adverse and stressful conditions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
State of Indiana Department of Correction
Indianapolis
07.2024 - Current
- Supervised inmate activities to maintain safety and order within the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of inmate housing areas for contraband and security risks.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations to ensure a safe environment for staff and inmates.
- Responded to emergencies promptly, utilizing communication skills to coordinate with team members.
- Assisted in conflict resolution between inmates, promoting peaceful interactions and cooperation.
- Monitored surveillance systems to identify potential security threats or disturbances.
- Completed reports on incidents, documenting details for further review by supervisory staff.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict.
- Inmate supervision
Education
Immanuel College of Theology
Indianapolis , INSkills
- Security operations
- Emergency response
- Surveillance monitoring
- Incident reporting
- Risk assessment
- Policy enforcement
- Post incident follow up to prevent future occurrences
- Team coordination
- Behavior observation
- Conflict resolution
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
Music
Cooking
Timeline
Correctional Officer
State of Indiana Department of Correction
07.2024 - Current
Immanuel College of Theology