Tyra Fleming
Jonesboro
Summary
Resilient professional in corrections management, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in inmate supervision, emergency response coordination, and security protocols. Excel at communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to maintain order and safety within correctional facilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Virginia Department of Corrections
Goochland
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Participated in the development and implementation of escape prevention plans and emergency evacuation procedures.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
- Escorted inmates within the facility, including to and from cells, medical appointments, and recreational activities.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Supervised inmate activities, including meals, recreation times, and work assignments.
- Conducted searches of inmates and visitors to prevent the smuggling of contraband.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
Line Attendant
Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
Colonial Heights
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Supported serving staff in delivering accurate and well-presented food orders.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Maximized customer satisfaction and team operations by executing command-based structure and staff performance oversight.
- Stocked service stations with ice, napkins and straws.
- Asked customers about meals to assess satisfaction and collect vital feedback.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Petersburg High School
Petersburg, VA06-2023
Skills
- Inmate monitoring
- Surveillance
- Incident prevention
- Perimeter control
- Facility security
- Inmate classification
- Contraband inspections
- First aid training
- Contraband detection
- Crime prevention
- Mental health awareness
- Emergency management
- Criminal justice
- Search and seize procedures
- Observation techniques
- Armory and key control
- File and record maintenance
- Records management
- Firearms proficiency
- Staff management
- Negotiation
- Excellent problem solver
- Emergency response
- Self-defense tactics
- Safety and security enforcement
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Virginia Department of Corrections
06.2023 - 12.2024
Line Attendant
Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
09.2021 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Petersburg High School