Carl Furman
123, Ellis Street
Boston, MA, 01234
(123) 456 789

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Qualified and experienced vocational counselor, seeking a position within the department of corrections that can utilize my strong knowledge of vocational tests, counseling, assembling various methods of evaluation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote security operations for the protection of people, data, and property.
• Excellent knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, , government regulations, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• Exceptional knowledge of human behavior and performance.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas.
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Correctional Officer/Peer Counselor
South Central Correctional Center - Clifton, TN, 1999-2001

Responsibilities included:

• Overseen individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or who have been convicted of a crime.
• Maintained security and inmate accountability to prevent disturbances, assaults, and escapes.
• Maintained order within the institution and enforce rules and regulations.
• Monitored the activities and supervised the work assignments of inmates.
• Searched inmates and their living quarters for contraband like weapons or drugs, settle disputes between inmates, and enforce discipline.
• Inspected the facilities, checking cells and other areas of the institution for unsanitary conditions, fire hazards, and any evidence of infractions of rules.
• Reported orally and in writing on inmate conduct and on the quality and quantity of work done by inmates.

Correctional Officer
The Geo Group - Laredo, TX, 1996-1999

Responsibilities included:

• Controlled inmate movements within his/her assigned area of the jail.
• Maintained jail log and records during his/her assigned shift as directed.
• Reported all damage to jail property to his/her immediate supervisor.
• Requested necessary supplies through shift supervisor.
• Conducted safety and security inspections and shakedowns as directed.
• Supervised the cleaning of the inmate living quarters and common areas during his/her tour of duty.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, 1995
Hope International University, California, CA