Christian Gage
Lancaster
Summary
Dedicated Correctional Officer with 9 years of extensive experience at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Proven ability in incident prevention and conflict resolution, ensuring safety and security within the facility. Skilled in inmate monitoring and records management, effectively maintaining order and fostering positive relationships with residents and staff.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
02.2015 - Current
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
Correctional Officer
Corrections Corporation of America
07.2013 - 02.2015
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Received and inspected mail, property, and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Correctional Officer
Arizona Department of Corrections
01.2011 - 07.2013
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lancaster Highschool
Lancaster, CASkills
- Visitation oversight
- Surveillance
- Work crew management
- Incident prevention
- Inmate monitoring
- Excellent problem solver
- Records management
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Suicide prevention
- Work detail oversight
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Self-defense techniques
- Security procedures
- Conflict resolution skills
Timeline
Correctional Officer
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
02.2015 - Current
Correctional Officer
Corrections Corporation of America
07.2013 - 02.2015
Correctional Officer
Arizona Department of Corrections
01.2011 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Lancaster Highschool