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.