Phil O'Mara
Ashton - Under - Lyne,Greater Manchester
Summary
Trustworthy and well respected by colleagues and prisoners alike. Committed to reducing reoffending through focused rehabilitation. Proficient in daily operations, including headcounts, searches and security processes. Remains calm under pressure to prevent and resolve incident escalations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Prison Officer
HMPPS
, Greater Manchester
05.2002 - 12.2025
- Monitored prisoners at risk of suicide to prevent self-harm attempts, ensuring a safe environment.
- Managed prisoner behaviour through conflict resolution techniques, de-escalating potentially volatile situations.
- Responding calmly and professionally to incidents ,emergencies and challenging behaviour.
- Coordinated logistics and escorted prisoners to court hearings, medical appointments, and transfers, maintaining safety and security throughout.
- Escorted prisoners to outside medical appointments, securing prisoners for public safety.
- Completed head counts after moving multiple prisoners from one location to another within prison to avoid dangerous situations.
- Compiled daily reports on inmate conduct and security breaches, informing management decisions and enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Produced high-quality, accurate documentation within 72 hour time frame, maintaining records in accordance with HMPPS policies and relevant legislation.
- Processed documentation into prison system upon entry for accurate tracking for discharge.
- Delivered induction programmes for new inmates, providing clear guidelines on prison rules and expectations.
- Oversaw security of inmates' belongings on arrival.
- Working as part of a team whilst demonstrating integrity, professionalism, fairness and resilience.
Education
GCSEs -
Saddleworth comprehensive
Greater Manchester01-1988
Skills
- Records management
- Report-writing
- Situational awareness
- Warehouse operations
- Time-management
- Crisis intervention
- Punctuality and reliability
- Active listening
- Interpersonal communication
- Tolerance and patience
- Positive attitude
- Order Picking
- Packaging and repackaging
- Fast-paced picking and packing
- Quality checks
- Assembly and production
Timeline
Prison Officer
HMPPS
05.2002 - 12.2025
GCSEs -
Saddleworth comprehensive