Correctional Officers may look like police officers but they don’t have policing duties. They are most responsible for the safe detention of felons, either undergoing trial or serving time in police departments, county, correctional institutions, federal jails and penitentiaries. Correctional officers oversee and control detained convicts in any of these facilities to ensure inmate security, accountability and order.
Correctional Officer Resume Format
Reginald D. Chesterton
Stockbridge St., Springfield, Illinois
Phone: (413) 768-9802
cehsrterton_reginald30@ycmail.com
Objective
To work as Correctional Officer in a state penitentiary, rehabilitation or correctional facility
Summary of Qualification
- More than 7 years experience as a Correctional Officer in a country jail
- Excellent medical and physical health
- Above average oral and written communication skills
Career Experience/Job History
2003– Present: Correctional Officer, Springfield County
- Prepare written and oral reports on inmate progress in behavior, rule infractions and escape attempts.
- Conduct routine inspection of jail cells
- Operate computerized detention cell surveillance systems
- Escort inmates during regular family visitation, transfers to other penitentiaries, hospitals and courts.
2002 – 2005: Police Desk Clerk, Springfield Police Department
- Provide clerical support for the court and police force as directed
- Process arrested persons and create, file and maintain records for matching with FBI databases.
- Operate precinct identification machines for arrested persons.
Achievements
Received commendation from the city mayor in 2009 for unblemished record in the service
Education
2002 – 2003: Certificate of Completion, Federal Bureau of Prisons
2001 – 2002: Red Belt in Karate, Oriental Martial Arts, IL
1999 – 2002: Diploma in High School, Fourth District High
Professional and Character References
Can be furnished upon request
