Darryl Ryan
Goulds,NL
Summary
At the Department of Justice, I honed my expertise in emergency response and de-escalation, significantly enhancing facility safety and reducing inmate altercations. My proactive approach and commitment to mental health awareness fostered a supportive and secure environment, demonstrating my ability to lead with compassion and decisiveness.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Department of Justice
05.1997 - 05.2024
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations, and policies in governing correctional facilities.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.
- Supported mental health initiatives for inmates by connecting them with appropriate resources and services within the facility.
- Supported the re-entry process for inmates by connecting them with appropriate resources, such as job training programs and community-based services.
- Enhanced staff training programs, leading to improved operational standards.
- Cultivated positive relations with inmates, reducing tensions and promoting safer environment.
- Bolstered team morale and cooperation through effective leadership and communication.
- Fostered supportive environment for inmate rehabilitation with educational and vocational training programs.
- Monitored surveillance equipment to detect and prevent unauthorized activities.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
Education
Diploma - Correctional Officer Training Program
West Viking College (CONA)
Stephenville, NL05.1997
General Studies
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John’s, NL1991
Skills
First Aid, CPR, AED and ERT
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Restraint Techniques
- Inmate Supervision
- Mental health awareness
- Self-defense tactics
- Search and seizure procedures
- Weapons training
- Prisoner Transport
- CCTV Monitoring
- Crisis and Suicide Intervention training
- Emergency Management
- Cultural Sensitivity
Certification
- Defensive Tactics Certification - Various authorized self-defense and tactical training institutions.
- Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety (MHFA) - National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
- Chemical Agents Certification - Various certified security and law enforcement training providers.
- Infectious Disease Control in a Correctional Setting Certificate – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Public Health Departments, or similar organizations.
- Use of Force Training Certification - Various authorized training centers.
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training Certificate - CIT International.
- First Aid Certification - St. John Ambulance.
- Suicide Prevention Training Certificate - Various mental health organizations or correctional training academies.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) -St. John Ambulance.
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Department of Justice
05.1997 - 05.2024
- Defensive Tactics Certification - Various authorized self-defense and tactical training institutions.
- Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety (MHFA) - National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
- Chemical Agents Certification - Various certified security and law enforcement training providers.
- Infectious Disease Control in a Correctional Setting Certificate – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Public Health Departments, or similar organizations.
- Use of Force Training Certification - Various authorized training centers.
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training Certificate - CIT International.
- First Aid Certification - St. John Ambulance.
- Suicide Prevention Training Certificate - Various mental health organizations or correctional training academies.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) -St. John Ambulance.
Diploma - Correctional Officer Training Program
West Viking College (CONA)
General Studies
Memorial University of Newfoundland
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