Andrew Jaffe
Sioux Falls
Summary
Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with inmates and colleagues. Excellent command of situational awareness, security and emergency management protocols inside and outside of a prison setting. Able to develop a strong understanding of job titles and their policies. Excellent at communication no matter the level of intensity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
South Dakota Department Of Corrections
06.2023 - Current
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, recreation, and medical.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Observed behavior of inmates individually and in groups.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Correctional Officer ASPC Phoenix
ADCRR
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout feeding times.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Lead and organized institutional formal count time.
- Brought in, booked, and housed new inmates from outside the facility.
- Organized safe housing for inmates.
- De-escalated mentally ill and aggressive inmates.
- Primary responder in emergency situations.
- Involved in TSU (Tactical Support Unit) to respond to situations unsafe for untrained normal staff and supervisors.
Correctional Officer ASPC Lewis
ADCRR
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout meal times.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Lead yard duties by providing safe housing, feeding, and secure movement of inmates.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Searched living and perimeter areas for unsafe contraband.
- Built solid rapport with some of Arizona's most dangerous inmates.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
Security Officer
Affinium Security
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Contracted and worked to maintain security and control in a Phoenix medicinal marijuana shop.
- Contracted to provide the safest possible atmosphere at weddings and local bars.
- Provided armed escorts for ATM's in the greater Phoenix metro area.
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Kept a safe and security based mindset at all times in a very busy and high crime rate area.
- Interacted assertively but non-confrontationally with the general public.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Greeted guests and assisted customers with directions.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful.
- Patrolled perimeter to maintain security at every point.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed every situation with the safety of the public and my team as my first priority.
Education
No Degree -
Brightwood College
San Diego, CANo Degree - Corrections
Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA)
Tucson, AZ03.2020
High School Diploma -
Montgomery High School
San Diego, CA06.2015
Skills
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Safety and Security Enforcement
- Safety and Security
- Defensive Tactics
- Emergency Protocol
- Violence Prevention
- Speaking
- Observation
- Firearms Training
- Nonviolent Intervention
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Armory and Key Control
Accomplishments
- TSU trained
- First aid and CPR certified
- Firearm Trained
- OC Certification
- Van Driver Certification
Certification
- Medical Assistant Certificate
Timeline
Correctional Officer
South Dakota Department Of Corrections
06.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer ASPC Phoenix
ADCRR
06.2022 - 06.2023
Correctional Officer ASPC Lewis
ADCRR
01.2020 - 10.2021
Security Officer
Affinium Security
01.2019 - 01.2020
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security
07.2018 - 02.2019
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security
11.2017 - 06.2018
No Degree -
Brightwood College
No Degree - Corrections
Correctional Officer Training Academy (COTA)
High School Diploma -
Montgomery High School
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