Ben Woolfenden Email & Phone Number

A professional and experienced Corrections Officer with 10 years’ experience seeking to transition into the role of a Human Service Worker to provide support to vulnerable individuals and assist them in resolving issues. Possess a functional blend of empathy, knowledge, and communication skills, to help individuals in improving their overall wellbeing, and lead healthier and more fulfilled lives.

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  Correctional Officer

  North Carolina Department Of Public Safety

  Nov 2008 - Feb 2019 - North Carolina, United States

  Supervised inmates and inmate activity in detention facilitiesProvided care and professional rehabilitation for incarcerated individuals Managed inmate housing and holding areasEnsured that inmates remained in custodyTransported and escorted inmates within secured areas according to relevant laws, policies, and proceduresContributed to visual and physical security of the institutionPerformed searches on inmates and visitorsChecked mail for contraband, such as weapons or drugsPrepared incident reports and other documentation as mandated by NCDPS policies Enforced rules and regulations governing facility security, inmate conduct, and inmate accountabilityConducted accurate facility wide headcountsInventoried inmates’ personal property and issued receiptsBroke up physical confrontations and protected inmates and fellow officers from physical harmProvided emergency assistance as needed, including but not limited to CPR, first aid, escape of inmates, and evacuation proceduresInventoried firearms ammunition and other correctional equipment on a daily basisParticipated in general communications via phone for directed phone callsAccompanied inmates to medical facility to ensure safety of inmate and medical staff Utilized OPUS electronic ID system to access information on inmates to better assist in rehabilitative outcomesCompleted all standard and assigned tasks as directed by supervisory staffLogged in data on daily/nightly report sheet for relieving staff, supervisors, assistant superintendent & the warden.

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  Cleveland State Community College

  Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities