I'm an experienced Corrections Officer with a proven track record with nearly 10 years working for the Department of Corrections. I have a strong understanding of the inmates' wants and needs
and the processes used to achieve favorable outcomes in a dynamic environment. I have demonstrated effective leadership in mentoring staff while trying to enhance team connectivity when asked to step into the Senior Corrections Officer's role. I am committed to fostering a safe environment and achieving departmental goals with effective listening
communication
and problem-solving skills. I believe that I bring a calm confidence
with an understanding presence
to inmate interactions while promoting a safety-focused approach to managing inmates' daily needs. I bring an empathetic understanding to inmate interactions
such as cultural
learning
recreational
wellbeing
visiting
and whanau needs etc. If I'm successful in achieving the rank of Senior Corrections Officer
I am confident in my ability to operate effectively with a detail-oriented approach to handling a diverse
stressful
and sometimes physically demanding working environment. Skills Safety protocols Emergency response Inmate management Record keeping Conflict resolution Crisis intervention Leadership qualities Discretion and confidentiality Relationship building and management Team supervision Negotiation