Ralph Ashworth
Gainesville
Summary
Vigilant Deputy Jailer with seven years experience along with training in self-defense techniques and inmate restraint procedures. Making rounds at specified intervals and conducting thorough head counts. Proficient in booking new inmates and processing inmates for release. Trained in weapons usage and search and seizure procedures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Jail Deputy
Hall County Sheriff's Office
12.2017 - Current
- Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
- Searched prisoner cells and belongings for contraband and weapons.
- Issued clothing, bedding and other authorized items to inmates.
- Observed conduct of inmates and protected from dangers.
- Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety.
- Operated telephones, switchboards, intercoms and two-way radios to communicate with other personnel.
- Inspected all incoming and outgoing mail for contraband.
- Conducted booking procedures on new inmates by performing fingerprinting and medical assessments.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Assigned inmates to open and appropriate housing units.
- Promoted rehabilitation of offenders and maintained safety of staff and residents.
- Transported inmates to and from work sites with optimal security procedures.
- Conducted scheduled headcounts to verify presence of prisoners.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors and security systems to support escape prevention.
Welder
Lanny Dunagan Welding Services
11.2015 - 12.2017
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Strengthened workflow by accurately welding various connection types.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Tested soldered and completed circuit boards using magnifying devices and various measuring instruments and verified full circuit board functionality.
- Improved project completion time by managing multiple tasks using forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
Education
Basic Law Enforcement Degree -
Athens Police Academy
Athens, GA06.2020
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA06.2015
Skills
- Inmate Population Control
- Control Room Maintenance
- Recreational Activities
- Contraband Searching
- Facility Inspections
- Inmate Supervision
- Conduct Reporting
- Incident Reporting
- Inmate Transport
- Firearms Training
- Security Checks
- Head Counts
- Disciplinary Actions
- Emergency Response
- Safety Procedures
- Great Far Vision
- Inmate Restraint
- Depth Perception
- Legal Code Knowledge
- Inmate Custody
- Detail-Oriented
- Conduct Monitoring
- Safety and Security
- Behavior Modification
- Inmate Rights Preservation
- Stress Management
- Security Procedures
- Rule Enforcement
- Jail Order
- Sound Judgment
- Activity Supervision
- Self-discipline
- Systems Monitoring
- Equipment Operation
- Firearm Safety
- Law and Government
- Criminal Rights
- Inmate Processing
- Resilience
- Conflict Resolution
- Self-defense
- Safety Precautions
- First Aid Certification
- Time Management
- Ethics
- Cell Inspections
- Practical Problem Solving
Certification
-Pepper spray
-Pepper Ball
-Taser
-Glock
-Resiliency
-J.T.O
-Defensive driving
-Jail school
-Basic police academy
Timeline
Jail Deputy
Hall County Sheriff's Office
12.2017 - Current
Welder
Lanny Dunagan Welding Services
11.2015 - 12.2017
Basic Law Enforcement Degree -
Athens Police Academy
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
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