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Christopher Cantelo

Newport,Isle of Wight

Summary

Decisive with experience and commitment to reducing reoffending rates. Adaptable and well-versed in varied offender management operations, from covering wing activity to work and education programme delivery. Works flexibly to meet round-the-clock shift demands. Respected Prison Officer with exceptional communication and teamwork abilities offers experience in wing management. Resilient, patient and proactive for responsive staff and offender support. Calm under pressure to maintain safe, secure environments. Confident individual with integrity and committed work ethic seeks Prison Officer role. Builds rapport quickly for positive, productive working relationships. Alert and focused for responsive support in pressured environments. Firm-but-fair rule enforcer committed to safety and security. Commands trust and build rapport with people from vastly different backgrounds. Offers exceptional observational skills, attention to detail and emotional resilience.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Prison Officer

HM Prison and Probation
Newport, Isle of Wight
05.2017 - Current
  • Built respectful but assertive relationships with prisoners, utilising innate negotiation abilities to maintain peace and promote positive environments.
  • Maintained comprehensive understanding of all rules, policies and laws that govern Prison Officer practice.
  • Acted as professional role model to other staff and those within prison care.
  • Expertly communicated with people from diverse backgrounds to provide best-possible safe, secure prison care.
  • Understood underlying security issues within designated working areas, successfully managing issues.
  • Kept accurate and timely data in prisoner records and carried out other administrative duties.
  • Performed thorough searches of prisoners and cells to reduce contraband items.
  • Established meaningful working relationships to encourage positive approach to rehabilitation and personal development.
  • Supported offenders with rehabilitation programmes for positive prisoner outcomes and optimum public safety.
  • Resolved incidents calmly, maintaining best-possible safety and security of prison staff and offenders.
  • Managed prisoner grievances and complaints to conclusion or upward referral.
  • Worked with partners and stakeholders to optimise outcomes for individuals in custody.
  • Identified vulnerable people in custody and handled instances of self-harmin accordance with SPS Talk To Me protocols.

Timber Products Engineer

Sydenhams
Newport, Isle of Wight
02.2003 - 05.2017
  • Implemented policies and devices to improve workplace safety.
  • Directed cost-effective construction of highly specialised equipment and machinery.
  • Researched and developed engineering solutions to combat operational issues.
  • Investigated design failures in field to determine necessary corrections in future iterations.

Education

GCSEs - English

Carisbrooke High School
Newport, Isle of Wight
09.1999 - 06.2001

GCSEs - Maths

Carisbrooke High School
Newport, Isle of Wight
09.1999 - 06.2001

A-Levels - Law

Carisbrooke High School
Newport, Isle of Wight
09.2001 - 06.2003

AS Level -

Carisbrooke High School
Newport, Isle of Wight
09.2001 - 06.2003

Skills

  • Effective decision maker
  • Calm under pressure
  • Keen problem solver
  • Excellent communicator
  • Influential leader
  • File and record maintenance
  • Observation
  • Occupational hazards and safety precautions

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Prison Officer

HM Prison and Probation
05.2017 - Current

Timber Products Engineer

Sydenhams
02.2003 - 05.2017

A-Levels - Law

Carisbrooke High School
09.2001 - 06.2003

AS Level -

Carisbrooke High School
09.2001 - 06.2003

GCSEs - English

Carisbrooke High School
09.1999 - 06.2001

GCSEs - Maths

Carisbrooke High School
09.1999 - 06.2001
Christopher Cantelo