Jacob Cook
Muncie
Summary
Professional Correctional Officer with strong skills in conflict resolution and inmate supervision. Trains new officers on safety protocols and operational procedures, ensuring compliance and effective communication. Committed to maintaining safety and security within the facility through proactive monitoring and accurate documentation.
Experienced with maintaining security and control within correctional facilities. Utilizes conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques to manage inmate behavior effectively. Strong understanding of legal and ethical standards, ensuring compliance and safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Delaware County Sheriff's Office
08.2023 - Current
- Trained new officers on operational procedures, safety protocols, and communication techniques.
- 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.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate documentation of inmate activities and incidents for record-keeping purposes.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to de-escalate tense situations effectively.
- Monitored inmate behavior to identify potential conflicts or security threats proactively.
- Enforced institutional regulations to maintain security and order within facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of inmate housing areas to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Assisted in the transportation of inmates between facilities and court appearances safely.
Education
High School Diploma -
Muncie Central High School
Muncie, IN06-2023
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Correctional facility procedures
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint techniques
- Inmate monitoring
- Safety and security enforcement
- Self-defense tactics
- Search and seizure procedures
- Observation
- Surveillance
- Contraband seizure
- Self-defense techniques
- Safety
- Security procedures
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Facility security
- Weapons training
- Task prioritization
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Multitasking
- Incident reporting
- Excellent communication
- Written communication
- First aid certification
- Safety and security
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Strategic planning and organization
- Radio communication
- First aid and CPR certified
- Excellent problem solver
- Search and seize procedures
- Inmate rights
- Incident prevention
- Work detail oversight
- Visitation oversight
- Crisis prevention intervention (CPI)
- Regulation compliance
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Non-violent intervention
- Armory and key control
- Belongings inspection
- Contraband inspections
- Contraband detection
- Behavioral disorders
- Physical fitness
- Negotiation
- Inmate classification
- Emergency management
- Search procedures
- Gang awareness
- Suicide prevention
- Booking procedures
- Central and pod control
- CCTV monitoring
Accomplishments
- Routinely supervised more than [Number] detainee inmates.
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Certification
CPR Certified
Taser Certified
Pepperball Launcher Certified
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Delaware County Sheriff's Office
08.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Muncie Central High School