Robert Milam
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Coalinga
2024
years of professional experience
Results-driven Correctional Officer with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, skilled in crisis management and conflict resolution. Achieved a significant reduction in contraband incidents through diligent searches and surveillance. Committed to maintaining safety and security while fostering a positive environment through. Significant training in narcotics and gang investigations. effective communication and mental health awareness.
Work History
Correctional Officer
- Supported inmate movement and maintained security during housing unit operations.
- Completed counts, searches, and contraband inspections to enforce institutional rules.
- Observed inmate behavior and reported suspicious activity, violations, and safety concerns.
- Escorted inmates during transportation, court appearances, and facility assignments.
- Worked with custody staff to maintain order and support daily facility operations.
- Handled high-risk situations with professionalism and composure to protect all involved parties.
- Searched inmate cells to identify and remove contraband and other prohibited items.
- Supported inmate safety through close monitoring of behavior and quick response during conflicts.
- Reduced contraband incidents by thoroughly searching inmate cells and common areas.
- Observed inmates during visits, meal periods, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Completed routine and emergency head counts.
- Helped train new correctional officers by providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed, and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Worked with fellow officers to maintain secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by regularly inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points across prison complex.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents and infractions in electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Improved communication among staff through daily briefings and sharing critical information on inmate activities.
- Carried out emergency response plans during crisis situations to limit harm to staff and inmates.
- Followed all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Contributed to positive work culture among colleagues through effective verbal and written communication.
- Monitored visitation sessions to support compliance with established guidelines and facility security.
- Helped medical staff distribute medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
- Used cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations in correctional setting to support inclusive environment for all individuals present.
- Completed ongoing professional development courses on gang dynamics within prison settings to better identify and manage potential threats.
- Interviewed inmates to gather information and assess needs.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
First aid training
Emergency response
De-escalation techniques
Conflict resolution skills
Mental health awareness
Policy enforcement
Restraint techniques
Correctional facility procedures
Safety and security enforcement
Self-defense tactics
Search and seizure procedures
Observation
Surveillance
Contraband seizure
Crisis management
CCTV monitoring
Observation techniques
Gang awareness
Firearm operations trained
Search procedures
Emergency management
Evidence preservation
Criminal justice
Background investigations
Crime prevention
Timeline
Correctional Officer
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
1995 - 12.2023Read More
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High School Diploma
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