Steven Riddell
Charleston
Summary
Dynamic corrections professional with extensive experience at Southeast Correctional Center, adept in defensive tactics and conflict resolution. Proven ability to ensure safety and security through effective surveillance monitoring and emergency response. Recognized for preparing detailed reports and maintaining order, contributing to a safer facility environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Southeast Correctional Center
Charleston
08.2024 - Current
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Instructed inmates in work assignments and explained tasks.
Specialist
Army Reserve
Bridgeton
09.2022 - Current
- Coordinated fire support activities with other units on the battlefield.
- Maintained accountability of assigned personnel, weapons, equipment and supplies.
- Collected intelligence information from local sources.
- Maintained peak physical condition to stay ready for challenging missions.
- Utilized night vision devices to monitor activity at night.
- Trained diligently on gym equipment and exercise courses to achieve combat resilience and advance in both rank and skill level.
- Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades, verifying weapon locations and supporting magazine operations.
- Conducted regular war games without live ammunition to practice scouting, attacks and counteroffensive movements.
- Constructed fortifications such as foxholes, trenches, bunkers and fighting positions.
- Operated successfully under wide range of lighting, weather and stress conditions to complete missions.
Corrections Officer
Potosi Correctional Center
Mineral Point
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided transportation services for transporting prisoners from one location to another according to court orders or other directives.
- Observed and directed inmates during recreation, visits, telephone, and shower time.
- Maintained communications with staff and inmate body to maintain safe, effective prison environment.
- Served as a role model for inmates by demonstrating positive behavior and promoting educational and vocational training programs.
- Recognized signs of problems, such as despondency, depression and anger in order to prevent riots or suicides.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Conducted cell and illegal substance checks.
- Ensured safety and security of inmates within the facility by conducting searches, supervising activities, and maintaining order.
- Conducted thorough cell searches to uncover contraband and other materials not allowed at facility.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Transported inmates to scheduled court appearances, medical appointments and authorized activities.
- Inspected cells and other areas for contraband and safety hazards.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations that may arise within the facility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Potosi High School
Potosi, MO05-2023
Skills
- Defensive tactics
- Physical restraint
- Report writing
- Surveillance monitoring
- Conflict resolution
- Emergency response
Affiliations
- I enjoy Bowling and Mechanical fixes with my truck.
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Southeast Correctional Center
08.2024 - Current
Corrections Officer
Potosi Correctional Center
10.2023 - 01.2024
Specialist
Army Reserve
09.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Potosi High School
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