Nakyia Wesley
Fort Gaines
Summary
Seasoned professional in correctional supervision, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in conflict resolution, staff training, and security protocols. Excel at communication, leadership, and decision-making, ensuring smooth operation of correctional facilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Corecivic Inc.
Lumpkin
06.2017 - Current
- Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Managed conflict and negotiated resolutions between inmates to prevent violence and ensure the safety of all individuals in the facility.
- Trained new correctional officers on facility procedures, safety protocols, and the ethical treatment of inmates.
- Responded to emergencies and incidents, such as fights or attempted escapes, using appropriate restraint techniques.
- Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Recorded prisoner identification, charges and incidents of inmate disturbance, keeping daily logs of prisoner activities.
- Addressed complaints from visitors concerning potential violations of prison policy or procedure.
- Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
- Received and inspected mail and property from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Conducted scheduled headcounts to verify presence of prisoners.
- Supervised and made cell assignments.
- Safely transported inmates to and from work sites, maintaining physical headcounts at all times.
- Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Skills
- Incident investigation
- Video surveillance
- Report writing
- Conflict resolution
- Employee training
- Emergency response
- Safety protocols
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Time management abilities
- Multitasking capacity
- Problem resolution
- Team development
- Goal setting
- Reporting and documenting
- Inmate supervision
- Team building
- Decision-making
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Corecivic Inc.
06.2017 - Current