Demetrius Pettie
Rocky Ford
Summary
Proactive professional with strong problem-solving and time management skills in the correctional field. Demonstrated success in maintaining safety standards and reducing contraband incidents through thorough inspections and effective communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer II
Colorado Department Of Corrections
Ordway, CO
06.2022 - Current
- Supervised inmate activities to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify security risks and maintain safety standards.
- Responded to emergencies swiftly, implementing crisis intervention protocols effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized rehabilitation plans for inmates.
- Maintained accurate documentation of inmate behavior and disciplinary actions in compliance with policies.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures, fostering a culture of safety and teamwork.
- Enhanced communication strategies among staff to improve operational efficiency during shifts.
- 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.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained daily, weekly, and monthly logs, forms, and inspections.
- Maintained accurate reports of inmate incidents using electronic databases such as EOMIS and PCDCIS.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.
- Facilitated rehabilitation programs for inmates such as Restoring Promise and GRAACE alliance, promoting positive behavioral changes and reducing recidivism rates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
Education
Bachelor - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, COHigh School Diploma -
Rocky Ford High School
Rocky Ford, CO05-2022
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Restraint techniques
- Self-defense tactics
- Prisoner transport
- Weapons training
- Problem-solving
- Written communication
- Excellent communication
- Incident reporting
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Level II Corrections Officer after 3 years of employment.
- Started corrections at the age of 18.
- Obtained all the optional trainings my facility has to offer.
- Received Outstanding Performance awards for being a team player, conducting myself professionally in public, and finding contraband when no one else was able to.
- Received good evaluations.
- I assisted in starting up the GRAACE Alliance program in my facility as well as I was apart of the Restoring Promise program for 2 years.
Certification
- Taser Certification
- Armed Transport Certification
- Weapon trainings in AR 15, AR 10, Pistol, Shotgun, and Sim rounds.
- Chemical Agent Certification/ Ispra Certification.
- UA collection.
- Force Cell.
- Restoring Promise Mentor Certificate.
Timeline
Correctional Officer II
Colorado Department Of Corrections
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor - Criminal Justice
Colorado Technical University
High School Diploma -
Rocky Ford High School