Experiences at Department of Corrections

There is no secret just hard work and commitment. The hard work is dealing with certain prison situations like extracting an inmate from his cell, breaking up a riot, and Physical fitness to stay in shape, the mental challenge is learning how to restrain yourself, coping with the long hours, dealing with ruthless people and trying to change their ways of life. I look at it as I am these peoples last hope for a chance at society and changing their mentality would give them that chance, except for the life sentence inmates....

There is no secret just hard work and commitment. The hard work is dealing with certain prison situations like extracting an inmate from his cell, breaking up a riot, and Physical fitness to stay in shape, the mental challenge is learning how to restrain yourself, coping with the long hours, dealing with ruthless people and trying to change their ways of life. I look at it as I am these peoples last hope for a chance at society and changing their mentality would give them that chance, except for the life sentence inmates....

Good place to work, take tests, and work with others

There truly is no secret. What are needed are dedication and the wiliness to work hard to make a difference in someone else's life. I came with over 10 years experience in the High Tech. Computerized Information Technology Industry. I firmly believe that education makes a difference and I wanted to make a difference in the life of others that would otherwise not have gotten such an opportunity. I taught and did it with compassion, an open heart and mind, not just for a pay check. I knew before hand that the department would not be able to touch my worth salary wise. I loved my job and the satisfaction I got from the students learning. I began my class with 15 inmates and increased it to 55 running two classes all day. In addition to this I began teaching Math and Reading not only to my students but, also to the other Vocational classes. This was necessary in order for the students that did not meet the T.A.B.E (Test of Adult Basic Education) scores set forth by Department of Education to have an opportunity to successfully receive a certification. I found it simple to find hidden talents within each student and dedicated myself to teach them so they can make a difference in society. I see myself as a Project Manager and as a good Project Manager I used key individuals to bring about a successful team....

my personality and my willing to do things for the job no matter what

Supervised 60 officers and 1000 inmates in the facility. Incharge of post assignments, investigations , conducted rounds, gathered intelligence and prepared reports for superiors.

prep food and cook for population of 600, serve food, supervised 12 people or more, clean area and fryers

Monitored offenders in a correctional facility.