Jevon Olson
Correctional Officer
Langford,BC
Summary
Enthusiastic Correctional Officer eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of running and maintaining a Secure Custody environment. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in all things security related.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Correctional Supervisor
BC Corrections
Langford, British Columbia
01.2019 - Current
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Responsible for up to 30 staff members on shift
Correctional Officer
BC Corrections
VICTORIA, British Columbia
02.2008 - Current
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Worked in various specialty posts including Mental Health Units, Segregation Units and as a First Responder.
Security Guard
Source Security
VICTORIA, British Columbia
12.2009 - 05.2015
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Remained calm, assertive and mindful allowing me to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
Repair/Dispatcher
Shaw Cable
VICTORIA, British Columbia
12.2005 - 02.2008
- As a Service & Repair, Dispatcher at Shaw Cable, my job included doing the routing for our various technicians, answering radio/phone calls, emails and using various programs to track our technicians
- I was also responsible for the technical troubleshooting for our television services and dealing with customers on a daily basis.
- Facilitated communications between customers and field personnel to answer questions or resolve concerns.
Education
Acting Correctional Supervisor
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Victoria, BC2019
Urban Search And Rescue
Texas A&M Engineering (TEEX)
Vancouver2013
Emergency Operations Center Essentials - Emergency Operations
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Victoria, BC2013
Incident Command System Level 100 And 200 - Emergency Management
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Victoria, BC2013
Introduction To Emergency Management - Emergency Management
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Victoria, BC2012
Correctional Officer Certificate -
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Victoria, BC2009
Security Officer Training / Use of Force
Vancouver Island Regional Correction Center
Victoria, BC2008
Criminal Justice
Camosun College
Victoria, BCHigh School Diploma -
Stelly's Secondary
Brentwood Bay, BC06.2001
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Active Listening
- Good listening skills
- Decision Making
Certification
- Basic HAZMAT training
- BST (Security license) certified
- Completed the Canadian Firearms Safety Course and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course
- Certified Technical Search Specialist
- Certified Fork Lift Operator
Timeline
Acting Correctional Supervisor
BC Corrections
01.2019 - Current
Security Guard
Source Security
12.2009 - 05.2015
Correctional Officer
BC Corrections
02.2008 - Current
Repair/Dispatcher
Shaw Cable
12.2005 - 02.2008
Acting Correctional Supervisor
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Urban Search And Rescue
Texas A&M Engineering (TEEX)
Emergency Operations Center Essentials - Emergency Operations
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Incident Command System Level 100 And 200 - Emergency Management
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Introduction To Emergency Management - Emergency Management
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Correctional Officer Certificate -
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Security Officer Training / Use of Force
Vancouver Island Regional Correction Center
Criminal Justice
Camosun College
High School Diploma -
Stelly's Secondary
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