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MIHAI DRAGOS BANTA

MIHAI DRAGOS BANTA

BURTON UPON TRENT,Staffordshire

Summary

I have extensive professional and life experience across various roles and workplaces. I am a motivated, adaptable, collaborative, and positive individual with a strong sense of self-discipline and high integrity. I am committed to delivering consistent results in all work, and I always interact with colleagues and customers courteously and respectfully. As a quick learner and a team player, I possess strong moral values along with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Packing Operative

IVC Brunel Healthcare
Swadlincote, Derbyshire
10.2024 - Current
  • Ensured product safety by adhering to strict packing guidelines.
  • Demonstrated excellent attention to detail whilst inspecting packaged items.
  • Collaborated with warehouse staff effectively for seamless operations flow.
  • Adapted swiftly to different work shifts, proving reliability and commitment.
  • Operated machinery safely, maintaining a safe working environment at all times.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies regarding health and safety measures in the workplace.
  • Followed detailed instructions to maintain quality control standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the packing area to uphold health and safety regulations.
  • Completed packing tasks, improving overall workflow efficiency.
  • Labelled products, parcels and packages.
  • Maintained clean, tidy working environments, upholding warehouse hygiene and safety standards.
  • Used manual handling techniques to lift and move heavy boxes.
  • Safely moved and correctly labelled boxes weighing up to various kg.
  • Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
  • Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
  • Performed thorough quality checks, maintaining excellent standards across smooth-running production lines.
  • Identified inefficient or faulty machinery, arranging repair work.

Raw Material Processing Operator

Encore Florette
Lichfield, Staffordshire
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Ensured correct storage of processed materials to maintain product integrity.
  • Executed manual labour tasks involved in raw material processing, and maintaining physical fitness.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve efficient production flow.
  • Follow established guidelines when disposing of waste material from processed goods.
  • Prepared detailed reports about the condition and quality of raw materials.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the work area, adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Executed manual labour tasks involved in raw material processing, and maintaining physical fitness.
  • Implemented new procedures for raw material handling, improving operational efficiency.

Prison Custody Officer

HMP Fosse Way
Leicester, Leicestershire
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Established meaningful working relationships to encourage a positive rehabilitation and personal development approach.
  • Maintained a comprehensive understanding of all rules, policies, and laws that govern Prison Officer practice.
  • Performed internal and external escort duties of prisoners with meticulous attention to detail to avoid incidents.
  • Understood underlying security issues within designated working areas, successfully managing issues.
  • Built respectful but assertive relationships with prisoners, utilizing innate negotiation abilities to maintain peace, and promote positive environments.
  • Received, inducted, and discharged prisoners following established procedures.
  • Acted like a professional role model to other staff and prison care staff.
  • Allocated and verified badges, and IDs to grant access to authorized individuals.
  • Upheld access control policy to prevent unauthorized entry.
  • Provided friendly, courteous, efficient front-desk assistance, earning consistently positive customer feedback.
  • Remained focused, and vigilant during long periods of sitting, walking, and standing for dependable security services.
  • Maintained composure, and professionalism while screening visitors during high-volume periods.
  • Operated scanners to screen guests and belongings.
  • Deployed crowd control techniques to maintain safety at large-scale events.
  • Secured doors, and gates across office buildings, and grounds, maintaining optimal security standards.
  • Authorized entrance papers, granted building access, and recorded arrival times to maintain security.
  • Updated team and coordinated responsibilities using a two-way radio system.
  • Covered evening, and weekend shifts to meet company goals.
  • Oversaw control room and gatehouse systems.
  • Checked bags and identification with a keen eye for detail.
  • Operated detecting devices to screen individuals, preventing prohibited articles within restricted areas.

PCO

HMP Lowdham grange
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • Maintained a comprehensive understanding of all rules, policies, and laws that govern prison Officer practice.
  • Maintain stability, discipline and order inside the establishment
  • Minimized accidents and incidents with comprehensive health and safety procedures.
  • Resolved incidents calmly, maintaining the best possible safety and security of prison staff and offenders.
  • 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.
  • Performed internal and external escort duties of prisoners with meticulous attention to detail to avoid incidents.
  • Expertly communicated with people from diverse backgrounds to provide thebest possible safe, secure prison care.
  • Built respectful but assertive relationships with prisoners, utilizing innate negotiation abilities to maintain peace and promote positive environments.
  • Diligently supervised prisoners throughout shifts during meal times, recreation periods, sports, and work assignments.
  • Acted as a professional role model to other staff and those within prison care.

PCO

HMP THAMESIDE
LONDON, LONDON
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Support offenders with rehabilitation programs for positive prisoner outcomes and optimum public safety.
  • Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions.
  • Deliver an exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Carried out day-day-day supervision duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Carried out day security escort/hospital escort duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Built respectful but assertive relationships with prisoners, utilizing innate negotiation abilities to maintain peace and promote positive environments.
  • Performed internal and external escort duties of prisoners with meticulous attention to detail to avoid incidents.
  • Strategically observed and anticipated misconduct and misbehavior of prisoners to maintain control, discipline, and security within correctional centers.
  • Expertly communicated with people from diverse backgrounds to provide the best possible safe, secure prison care.
  • Diligently supervised prisoners throughout shifts including during meal times, recreation periods, sports, and work assignments.
  • Inspected resident living quarters and conducted random searches of common areas to uncover contraband.

Prison Custody Officer

HMP Ashfield
Bristol, Bristol
12.2021 - 12.2021
  • Performed internal and external escort duties of prisoners with meticulous attention to detail to avoid incidents.
  • External escort duties of prisoners with medical issues
  • Acted as a professional role model to other staff and those within prison care.

PCO

SERCO GROUP PLC (HMP THAMESIDE)
London, ENG
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Support offenders with rehabilitation programs for positive prisoner outcomes and optimum public safety.
  • Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions.
  • Deliver exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Carried out day-day-day supervision duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Carried out day security escort/hospital escort duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Built respectful but assertive relationships with prisoners, utilising innate negotiation abilities to maintain peace and promote positive environments.
  • Performed internal and external escort duties of prisoners with meticulous attention to detail to avoid incidents.
  • Strategically observed and anticipated misconduct and misbehaviour of prisoners to maintain control, discipline, and security within the correctional center.
  • Expertly communicated with people from diverse backgrounds to provide the best possible safe, secure prison care.
  • Diligently supervised prisoners throughout shifts including during meal times, recreation periods, sports, and work assignments.
  • Inspected resident living quarters and conducted random searches of common areas to uncover contraband.
  • Minimized accidents and incidents with comprehensive health and safety procedures.

Prison Custody Officer

SERCO GROUP PLC (HMP DOVEGATE)
UTTOXETER, STAFFORDSHIRE
2018 - 09.2024
  • Oversaw activities of 70-90 prisoners over every day period.
  • Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
  • Screened offender referrals and completed intake interviews and paperwork.
  • Compiled statistical data for monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Maintained personal contact with offenders through office and community visits.
  • Evaluated client progress toward completing terms of probation and addressed difficulties.
  • Participated in IEP meetings and academic action plans.
  • Carried out security escort/hospital escort duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Carried out day-day-day supervision duties accurately and efficiently.
  • DST (Department Security Team) -search prisoners/residence cells and parcels, escort Low/High Risk and E-List (ESCAPE) prisoners to new establishments and hospitals.
  • Reception Team -receives and processes new prisoners/residences, body search, prop search, and X-Ray all prop/goods and parcels on arrival, take fingerprints to prepare all documents and store their goods and their property in safe send them to new locations, prepare all documents for discharge prisoners/residence and their property/goods to be escorted to new establishments/courts.
  • SEC OPS Team (Security Operational) -daily escorts prisoners/residences to hospitals, Funeral, and different and new locations/establishments.
  • Visits Team -monitoring prisoners/residence and public in visits area and supervises and check and searches all identity documents, badge to individuals in /out of establishment.
  • CAT-B Team -monitoring, check, search documents, identity documents, badge ID to personal, public contractors, and public visitors/service, level-B search to personal, public visitors/service and contractors and X-Ray bags, clothing, tools, etc when arriving in establishment.
  • GATEHOUSE Team -monitoring, search and check all documents, drivers', prisoners, vehicles(Contractors, Police, Escorts Van/Cars, Taxis, Delivery, Cell Vans/Trucks )at entrance and exit from establishment.

Security Officer

SERCO GROUP PLC (HMP DOVEGATE)
UTTOXETER, STAFFORDSHIRE
2017 - 2018
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
  • Monitored and reported suspicious activities to local authorities.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors.
  • Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  • Screened all passengers, crew members, and employees for weapons and contraband.
  • Circulated among visitors, customers, and employees to preserve order and protect property.
  • Denied entrance inside building to unauthorized persons.
  • Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing their entrance.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed logs of all events that occurred during each shift.
  • Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to all security violations and duress alarms.
  • Checked all baggage using X-ray machines, metal detectors, and Garrett wands.
  • Prevented crimes by immediately reporting all unusual, unauthorized, and illegal activity on premises.
  • Noted and followed up on any unusual behaviour.
  • Collected and organized all surveillance data and information to protect client possessions and workspaces.
  • Detected and apprehended any unauthorized personnel.
  • Verified each individual's right to enter restricted areas and denied access to unauthorized persons.
  • Unlocked rooms and suites for authorized contractors.
  • Built respectful but assertive relationships with prisoners, utilising innate negotiation abilities to maintain peace and promote positive environments.
  • Secured over 20 doors in office and main building.
  • Monitored and authorised entrance and departure of 150-200 employees and visitors daily.

SECURITY OFFICER

AXIS GROUP
BURTON UPON TRENT, Staffordshire
07.2017 - 09.2017
  • Monitored and authorised entrance and departure of employees and visitors.
  • Monitored and authorised entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
  • Monitored and reported suspicious activities to local authorities.
  • Denied entrance inside building to unauthorised persons.
  • Secured all doors in office and main building after hours.
  • Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors and defects.
  • Secured over 10 doors in office and main building.

DOOR SUPERVISOR

PROFESSIONAL SECURITY
Crown Point House, 110 Hunslet Lane, Leeds LS10 1ES
01.2017 - 09.2017

Door Supervisor in different location club's and pub's

  • Secured 5-10 doors office and main building.
  • Authorized entrance papers and granted or denied entrance inside building.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Conducted routine tests of security equipment, such as radio and Handheld Security Scanner Metal Detector , to guarantee proper working order.

RECEIVING , PACKING , RIPACKING

B&Q BRANSTON RDC (THE BEST CONECTION)
Burton-on-Trent DE14 3EE
11.2016 - 07.2017

Driver, delivery Drive, cleaner

MERCURY RENT-A-CAR
8 Dale Street Burton upon Trent Staffordshire DE14 3TE
01.2016 - 11.2016

Picker, packer

Clipper Logistics plc
The Duke, Wellington Road, Burton-upon-Trent, DE14 2AB
10.2015 - 01.2016

Surveillance and supervision unarmed watchman, guarding the mall, safety officer safety

LA TERRA soc. coop. & DODO s.r.l.
TORINO ITALY
06.2013 - 09.2015

  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors.
  • Monitored central alarm system for fire, intrusion, and duress alarms and responded when needed.
  • Denied entrance to the building to unauthorized persons.
  • Secured all doors in the office and main building after hours.

HOLDER, CRAFTSMAN BUILDING

B.M.D. CONSTRUCT di BANTA MIHAI DRAGOS
TORINO ITALY
01.2007 - 10.2015
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION AND DEMOLITION FOR PRIVATE AND BUSINESS. GENERAL MANAGER ADMINISTRATOR

BUILDING CARPENTER, CLOAK, MASON,

GEOM.. PANAIJA ARMANDO
PIEMONTE ITALY
03.2006 - 01.2007
  • Adhered strictly to building codes during all carpentry works, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Followed detailed architectural drawings, resulting in precise construction projects.
  • Repaired and installed doors, windows and cabinets in houses, apartments or offices.
  • Repaired and installed fencing, decking and outdoor buildings.
  • Built walls, floors and ceilings to install foundation.
  • Carried out demolitions and disposal of resultant debris.
  • Fitted windows, door frames and external building fixtures.
  • Completed high-quality carpentry and joinery on residential and commercial construction projects.
  • Prepared and assembled internal doors, staircases and panelling.
  • Executed flawless brickwork, ensuring structural integrity and durability.
  • Laid stones carefully, creating solid foundations for buildings.
  • Improved project efficiency with meticulous planning and scheduling.
  • Repaired damaged stone walls to restore their original appearance.
  • Cut, shaped, and laid stones properly, enhancing the visual appeal of structures.
  • Replaced broken, eroded or missing stonework in walls and floors.
  • Completed conservation projects with expertise in mortar repairs and consolidation.
  • Used bricklaying skills to create attractive decorative installations for residential and commercial customers.
  • Dug holes for footings and tie rebar supporting masonry construction.

BUILDING

VARIOUS SITES OF LOMBARDY AND PIEDMONT
VARIOUS SITES OF LOMBARDY AND PIEDMONT
07.2003 - 03.2006
  • Interpreted technical drawings accurately, resulting in flawless project implementation.
  • Executed electrical and plumbing repairs with meticulous attention to detail for safe operation.
  • Utilised power tools proficiently whilst maintaining strict safety protocols.
  • Constructed residential homes, ensuring quality workmanship at all times.
  • Delivered high-quality carpentry work for unique interior design elements.
  • Poured concrete foundations a key step in the building process.
  • Performed roofing installations, a major element in new builds or renovations.
  • Installed windows and doors with precision for optimal home insulation.
  • Used traditional and modern building methods and materials for general repairs and full renovations.
  • Dug underground drainage and repaired collapsed pipework.
  • Carried out thorough ground preparations for construction works.
  • Prepared interior walls using quality materials ready for plastering and painting.
  • Repaired faulty structures for improved building security and stability.
  • Built solid, reliable supporting structures from steel and timber.
  • Levelled and smoothed interior flooring for board, laminate and carpet fitting.
  • Devised floor plan templates with accurate measurements.

ROMANIAN ARMY PARATROOPER, SPECIAL FORCES

MINISTER OF NATIONAL DEFENCE
MILITARY BASE Maracineni BUZAU, BUZAU
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Developed and led training programmes in preparation for combat
  • Supervised teams in support of security and installation law and order operations.

Probationary Petty Officer

Sea Cadet Corp Royal Navy
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent
11.2023 - Current
  • Developed training materials for new volunteers, and improved onboarding process.
  • Cultivated community relationships by leading outreach initiatives.
  • Boosted morale by organising entertaining volunteer events.
  • Evaluated the performance of volunteers, and provided constructive feedback.
  • Promoted a positive image of the organisation in public forums.
  • Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer programme goals and objectives.
  • Maintained volunteer schedule and rotation of duties.
  • Trained recruited volunteers by developing and implementing skill-based training programs.
  • Ensured safety standards with rigorous implementation of protocols.

Police Cadet Leader VPC

Staffordshire Police
Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
04.2024 - Current
  • Attended community events to support public safeguarding activity.
  • Completed training to increase cadet responsibilities and competencies.
  • Participated in training exercises to improve personal and other staff skills.
  • Followed instructions closely to provide helpful, reliable support to station and beat teams.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality through careful and correct storage of case documents, in line with internal policies.

Education

GCSE -

Grop Scolar I.C.M NR 3
Craiova ( DOLJ )
06.1996

Skills

  • Firearms experience
  • Military experience
  • SPEAR Trained
  • C&R Trained
  • Risk analysis training
  • TCH Handcuff Trained
  • First Aid Level 3 Training
  • X-RAY Certificate&Training
  • BODY SCANNER Certificate&Training
  • Communication skills
  • Multilingual
  • Excellent communicator
  • Persuasive negotiator

Additional Information

Work as secondee PCO to provide support, safety, and stability in various prisons managed by Serco Group Plc such as HMP Ashfield, HMP Doncaster, HMP Thameside, HMP Lowdham Grange, IRC Yarl's Wood and HMP Fosse Way for limited periods of 1-6 months

Certification

HANDCUFFS CERTIFICATE

BODY SCANNER CERTIFICATE
X-RAY CERTIFICATE

DRIVING LICENCES

FIRST AID CERTIFICATES

CCTV AND DOOR SUPERVISOR CERTIFICATES

CRIMINAL LAW LEVEL 3

CRIMINAL PROCEDURES LEVEL 3

CRIMINOLOGY LEVEL 3

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ENGLISH AND MATTS LEVEL 2

PRISON CUSTODY OFFICER: ESCORT FUNCTIONS AND CUSTODIAL DUTIES

CONTROL & RESTRAIN

S.P.E.A.R. Self Defense

CMAS AND BSAC DIVING CERTIFICATES (Open waters, sports diving, Drysuit diving, Nitrox )

Languages

English
Fluent
Romanian
Native
Italian
Fluent
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Packing Operative

IVC Brunel Healthcare
10.2024 - Current

Raw Material Processing Operator

Encore Florette
09.2024 - 10.2024

Police Cadet Leader VPC

Staffordshire Police
04.2024 - Current

Probationary Petty Officer

Sea Cadet Corp Royal Navy
11.2023 - Current

Prison Custody Officer

HMP Fosse Way
05.2023 - 08.2023

PCO

HMP Lowdham grange
01.2023 - 02.2023

PCO

HMP THAMESIDE
01.2022 - 04.2022

Prison Custody Officer

HMP Ashfield
12.2021 - 12.2021

PCO

SERCO GROUP PLC (HMP THAMESIDE)
08.2020 - 11.2020

SECURITY OFFICER

AXIS GROUP
07.2017 - 09.2017

DOOR SUPERVISOR

PROFESSIONAL SECURITY
01.2017 - 09.2017

RECEIVING , PACKING , RIPACKING

B&Q BRANSTON RDC (THE BEST CONECTION)
11.2016 - 07.2017

Driver, delivery Drive, cleaner

MERCURY RENT-A-CAR
01.2016 - 11.2016

Picker, packer

Clipper Logistics plc
10.2015 - 01.2016

Surveillance and supervision unarmed watchman, guarding the mall, safety officer safety

LA TERRA soc. coop. & DODO s.r.l.
06.2013 - 09.2015

HOLDER, CRAFTSMAN BUILDING

B.M.D. CONSTRUCT di BANTA MIHAI DRAGOS
01.2007 - 10.2015

BUILDING CARPENTER, CLOAK, MASON,

GEOM.. PANAIJA ARMANDO
03.2006 - 01.2007

BUILDING

VARIOUS SITES OF LOMBARDY AND PIEDMONT
07.2003 - 03.2006

ROMANIAN ARMY PARATROOPER, SPECIAL FORCES

MINISTER OF NATIONAL DEFENCE
01.2001 - 01.2002

Prison Custody Officer

SERCO GROUP PLC (HMP DOVEGATE)
2018 - 09.2024

Security Officer

SERCO GROUP PLC (HMP DOVEGATE)
2017 - 2018

GCSE -

Grop Scolar I.C.M NR 3
MIHAI DRAGOS BANTA