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Charles Williams Jr

Milner

Summary

Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over 17-year industry history.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer

Department Of Justice
01.2020 - Current
  • Maintained custody and control of inmates in a closed security unit.
  • Established professional relationships while maintaining firm boundaries with offenders.
  • Supervised inmate work crews assigned to maintenance, operations and construction projects.
  • Conducted routine and random searches of buildings, cells, and grounds to locate and confiscate contraband.
  • Performed regular headcount's, roll calls, and security rounds to ensure facility security.
  • Investigated attempted escapes and led search efforts for escapees.
  • Inspected locks, plumbing, and facility infrastructure to identify potential hazards or security breaches.
  • Processed inmate intake, including interviews, searches, fingerprinting, and housing assignments.
  • Oversaw and monitored inmate activities during meals, recreation, visitation, showers, and phone use.
  • Maintained detailed arrest and inmate records.
  • Received, inspected, and processed inmate mail, property, and funds.
  • Completed sanitation and maintenance checks, reporting issues to facility leadership.
  • Responded to public, staff, and inmate inquiries to resolve concerns and maintain order.
  • Hours per week: 40

Correctional Emergency Response Team Officer

State Of Georgia Corrections
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Monitored and coordinated the movement of approximately 2,300 inmates in a closed-security facility.
  • Assisted in transporting high-profile and death row inmates.
  • Selected to participate in official executions carried out by the State of Georgia.
  • Responded to emergencies involving unruly or combative inmates using the least amount of force necessary.
  • Played a key role in suppressing riots and mass disturbances within the institution.
  • Conducted searches for contraband in living areas, work sites, and common areas.
  • Performed drug testing on at least 20% of the inmate population quarterly.
  • Investigated incidents and gathered evidence for internal disciplinary action and court proceedings.
  • Testified under oath in court as a witness regarding facility incidents and investigations.
  • Patrolled institutional grounds on foot and in vehicles to ensure safety and security.
  • Organized logs, reports, and other documents to improve tracking and operational efficiency.
  • Processed inmate admissions and releases, including documentation and physical searches.
  • Hours per week: 40

Security Threat Group Coordinator

State Of Georgia Department Of Corrections
11.2014 - 01.2018
  • Monitored gang-affiliated inmate populations and documented behavior, affiliations, and movements.
  • Interviewed and debriefed gang-affiliated offenders to gather intelligence.
  • Validated gang members through analysis of tattoos, social media activity, and external law enforcement intel.
  • Led the department in gang member validations, achieving over 3,800 in one quarter; received formal recognition from the regional director.
  • Compiled and submitted monthly intelligence reports to central office and local law enforcement agencies.
  • Investigated gang-related crimes both within the facility and in the community.
  • Collaborated with external law enforcement agencies to share gang-related intelligence and assist in investigations.
  • Hours per week: 40

Correctional Sergeant

State Of Florida Department Of Corrections
10.2011 - 11.2014
  • Provided care, custody, and control of 250 violent and impulsive offenders housed in a Transitional Care Unit (TCU).
  • Oversaw a unit of inmates deemed mentally unstable and unfit for general population by the State of Florida.
  • Supervised and delegated tasks to a team of 5 subordinate officers, ensuring completion of daily operations.
  • Coordinated feeding, recreational time, therapy sessions, and medical appointments for inmates.
  • Utilized de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
  • Conducted cell and area searches to prevent the introduction and circulation of contraband.
  • Hours per week: 40

Correctional Officer

State Of Florida Department Of Corrections
08.2008 - 10.2011
  • Supervised daily activities of inmates to ensure order and compliance with facility rules.
  • Conducted routine security checks, headcount's, and perimeter inspections.
  • Responded to emergencies, inmate altercations, and incidents using appropriate force and de-escalation techniques.
  • Prepared detailed reports on incidents, inmate behavior, and facility safety concerns.
  • Assisted in transportation and transfer of inmates while maintaining security protocols.
  • Collaborated with medical, educational, and mental health staff to support inmate rehabilitation and well-being.
  • Hours per week: 40

Skills

  • First aid training
  • Emergency response
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Crisis management
  • Gang awareness
  • Staff management
  • Inmate behavior modification tactics
  • Criminal investigations

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Department Of Justice
01.2020 - Current

Correctional Emergency Response Team Officer

State Of Georgia Corrections
01.2018 - 12.2019

Security Threat Group Coordinator

State Of Georgia Department Of Corrections
11.2014 - 01.2018

Correctional Sergeant

State Of Florida Department Of Corrections
10.2011 - 11.2014

Correctional Officer

State Of Florida Department Of Corrections
08.2008 - 10.2011
Charles Williams Jr