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Afolabi Adeniran
Calumet City
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Summary
Seasoned Senior Correctional Officer offering comprehensive background in security management, law enforcement, and public service. Excel in crisis management, conflict resolution, and maintaining discipline within challenging correctional environments. Demonstrate firm commitment to upholding institutional policies and state corrections department requirements. Have made significant contributions to improving operational efficiency through effective leadership and team collaboration in previous roles.
Seasoned Corrections Officer brings calm, confident presence to in-prison interactions. Safety-focused approach to managing inmate interactions and activity. Compassionate supervision over areas such as recreation, visiting, work and food consumption. Detail-oriented approach to handling adverse and stressful working conditions.
Diligent Correctional Officer employs various management styles to supervise inmate activity. Persuasive leadership qualities generate respect and compliance from problematic residents. Detailed supervision during day-to-day prisoner interactions.
Focused Correctional facilities professional versed in maintaining safety and order in high-tension environments. Completes head counts and cell inspections to meet objectives and promote continuous safety.
Overview
1
Language
1
Certification
7
years of post-secondary education
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Indiana State PrisonMichigan City
Senior Correctional Officer
11.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained order in correctional facilities by enforcing rules, regulations and procedures.
- Reviewed incident reports for accuracy and completeness before submitting them to superiors for approval.
- Supervised and coordinated the daily operations of a unit within the facility.
- Organized training sessions for new officers on security protocol, use of force policy and inmate management systems.
- Inspected living quarters regularly to ensure that proper sanitation standards are maintained.
- Searched visitors upon entry into the prison for weapons or prohibited items.
- Monitored inmate activities, conducted searches and pat downs to ensure safety of inmates and staff.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
- Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes, and completing appropriate visitation logs.
- Maintained detailed logs of inmate behavior, incidents, and daily activities.
- Assisted in the processing of new inmates, including taking photographs, collecting personal information, and explaining facility rules.
- Managed conflict and negotiated resolutions between inmates to prevent violence and ensure the safety of all individuals in the facility.
- Served as a role model for inmates by demonstrating positive behavior and promoting educational and vocational training programs.
- Escorted inmates within the facility, including to and from cells, medical appointments, and recreational activities.
- Participated in training sessions to stay current on best practices in corrections and emergency response.
- Facilitated communication between inmates and facility staff, including relaying requests and grievances.
- Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
- Participated in the development and implementation of escape prevention plans and emergency evacuation procedures.
- Implemented rehabilitation programs aimed at reducing recidivism among inmates.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and court personnel regarding inmate transportation and legal proceedings.
- Supervised inmate activities, including meals, recreation times, and work assignments.
- Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Took prisoners into custody and escorted to locations within and outside facility.
- Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors.
- Distributed commissary items and dispensed prescribed medication to prisoners.
- Used appropriate means to discipline prisoners.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
- Monitored inmate behavior to maintain safety and security within the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of prison areas to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in emergency response efforts during critical incidents and disturbances.
- Documented incidents and maintained accurate records of daily activities and reports.
- Collaborated with staff to develop strategies for managing inmate conflicts effectively.
- Trained new correctional officers on procedures, protocols, and safety measures.
- Participated in disciplinary hearings involving offenders who violated institutional rules or committed criminal acts.
- Investigated incidents involving contraband smuggled into the prison or any suspicious activity taking place inside the facility.
- Coordinated transportation of inmates from one facility to another while ensuring they are secure at all times.
- Prepared documentation related to disciplinary cases including grievances filed by inmates or staff members.
Family Paramount HospiceNaperville
Certified Nursing Assistant (Hospice)
03.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Provided compassionate care to patients in hospice settings.
- Assisted with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support patient needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and families.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques and resources available.
- Participated in training new staff on best practices and procedures.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Education
Lagos State UniversityLagos, Lagos
Bachelor of Arts from History And International Studies
04.2007 - 07.2014
General Certifica in Education Lagos, Lagos
Skills
- Incident report review
- Inmate management
- Security protocol
- Conflict resolution
- Policy enforcement
- Emergency response
- Surveillance operation
- Threat assessment
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Crisis management
- Active listening
- De-escalation techniques
- Physical fitness
- Inmate supervision
- Restraint techniques
- Self-defense tactics
- Inmate monitoring
- Crime prevention
- Incident prevention
- Crisis prevention intervention (CPI)
- Facility security
- First aid and CPR certified
- Search and seizure procedures
- Safety
- Contraband seizure
- Inmate classification
- Tower surveillance
- Armory and key control
- Search and seize procedures
- Facility maintenance
- Conflict resolution skills
- Radio communication
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- Indiana Management performance hub. Data Proficiency badge levels 1 to 3
- Indiana State department of corrections Preservice Academy certification
- General evaluation report - Educational perspective
- HealthCare Professional training:
- Care academy
- Homecare Institute
Affiliations
- Ordained Clergy: Christ Apostolic Church Worldwide
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Correctional Officer
Indiana State Prison
11.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant (Hospice)
Family Paramount Hospice
03.2025 - Current
Lagos State University
Bachelor of Arts from History And International Studies
04.2007 - 07.2014
General Certifica in Education
11.1983