Correctional Officer Resume

Correctional officers, also known as detention officers, are responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or who have been convicted of a crime and sentenced to serve time in a jail, reformatory, or penitentiary.

These officers are responsible for the care, custody, and control of individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial while on remand, or who have been convicted of a crime and sentenced to serve time in a prison or jail. They are also responsible for the safety and security of a correctional facility. Most prison officers are employed by the Government of the country in which they operate though some are employed by private companies.

Sample Correctional Officer Resume

Richard Anderson
1234, West 67 Street,
Carlisle, MA 01741,
(123)-456 7890.

Objective

To obtain a position as a correctional officer in the Department of Corrections.

Summary of Qualifications

Firearms qualified: 357, 9mm, M16, shotgun.
Disaster intervention with employees and families of D.O.C.
More than 10 years of experience in law enforcement.
Proven success in interfacing with principles of public and marketing relations in substance abuse treatment centers.
Established skills to maintain good will and create cooperation within working environment.
Superb organizational and interpersonal skills with inmate population, staff and community.

Professional Experience

2000 - Present: California City Correctional Center, California City, CA
Correctional Officer

Worked with staff members to recognize "burnt out" or troubled employees by formulating treatment programs, providing guidance and informing about community resources.

1998-2000: King City Dept. of Public Safety, King City, CA
Correctional Officer

Provided custody, care and control to the assigned inmate population in my housing area.

1995-1998: San Diego Police Department, San Diego, CA
Patrolman

Maintained peace, protected assigned areas, enforced Chapter 90 Motor Vehicle laws and City of San Diego By-laws; general patrol responsibilities.

Accomplishment

Take active part in preventing suicides; also dealt with family members after suicide attempts.
Arranged for financial support of nearly $10,000 in the form of scholarships for the employees to get inpatient treatments.
Instructor, stress management for recruits and in-service employees.

Education

D.O.C. Training Academy, Highland, CA 1995

University of San Diego, San Diego, CA
B.A., Criminal Justice 1994