Lauren Cardenas
Benson
Summary
Proactive professional with strong conflict resolution skills and extensive training in de-escalation techniques. Experienced in safety enforcement and inmate monitoring, ready to enhance security measures within a correctional facility.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer III
Central Prison
Raleigh
08.2025 - Current
- Monitored inmate behavior to maintain safety and security within the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations to ensure compliance among inmates.
- Documented incidents and reported findings to supervisors for further action.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, ensuring safety of staff and inmates alike.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
- PERT TEAM
PERT TEAM
DAC
Raleigh
09.2024 - 03.2026
- Escorted high-risk inmates as part of Prison Emergency Response Team
- Ensuring safety during transfers and conducting contraband searches to maintain security within prison facilities.
Correctional Officer III
North Carolina Correctional Institution For Women
Raleigh
02.2022 - 08.2025
- Monitored inmate behavior to maintain safety and security within the facility.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations to ensure compliance among inmates.
- Documented incidents and reported findings to supervisors for further action.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- PERT TEAM
Correctional Officer III
Granville Correctional Institution
Butner
09.2024 - 05.2025
- PERT TEAM
- Due to facility shortage PERT Team was assigned shift for their HCON Unit
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure safety and compliance within the facility.
- Acquired skills in HCON operations to enhance facility security and operations.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for security compliance.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cleveland High School
Clayton, NC06-2019
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis management
- De-escalation
- Defensive tactics
- Prisoner transport
- Security enforcement
- Perimeter control
- Situational awareness
- Record maintenance
- Weapons training
- Mental health awareness
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Correctional Officer III
Central Prison
08.2025 - Current
PERT TEAM
DAC
09.2024 - 03.2026
Correctional Officer III
Granville Correctional Institution
09.2024 - 05.2025
Correctional Officer III
North Carolina Correctional Institution For Women
02.2022 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Cleveland High School