Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Michelle Somerville

Michelle Somerville

Crewe,VA

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Nottoway Correctional Center. Proven expertise in crisis management and staff supervision, fostering a secure environment through effective communication and conflict resolution. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and mentoring staff, ensuring regulatory compliance while adapting to evolving challenges.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lieutenant/Assistant Shift Commander

Nottoway Correctional Center
Burkeville, VA
02.2025 - Current

Analyzed problems independently, taking immediate corrective actions to enhance operations.
Led shifts as commander, prioritizing staff support and inmate safety simultaneously.
Coordinated staff roster management for attendance tracking, shift planning, and training needs.
Monitored technological feeds for reports, fostering effective communication by phone and radio.

  • Mentored and coached staff by giving employees suggestions and feedback to improve job performance.

Sergeant

Nottoway Correctional Center
Burkeville, VA
05.2019 - 05.2022
  • Communicated effectively in oral and written formats to ensure clear information exchange.
    Conducted safety inspections and maintenance checks to uphold facility standards.
    Addressed inmate compliance issues to promote a secure environment.
    Demonstrated expertise in offender programs and supervision methods.
    Adapted to changing priorities while maintaining focus on key responsibilities.
    Modeled responsible behavior to foster a professional atmosphere.
    Displayed strong attention to detail in all tasks performed.

Correctional Officer

Nottoway Correctional Center
Burkeville, VA
05.2007 - 05.2019
  • Monitored and directed community interactions at central unit of institution while multitasking.
    Disseminated and clarified information courteously to ensure understanding.
    Recorded critical information, tracked inmate movements, and enforced institutional policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration With A Healthcare Concentr

Central Christian College of Kansas , McPherson, KS
07-2015

Associate of Arts - Business

Ashford University, Clinton, Iowa
10-2011

Skills

  • Staff supervision and inmate oversight
  • Crisis management and reporting
  • Communication systems and skills
  • Regulatory compliance and ethics
  • Conflict resolution and evaluation
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability

Custom

Critical Crisis Intervention Training 

CPR Certified 

Subject Matter Specialist 

Timeline

Lieutenant/Assistant Shift Commander - Nottoway Correctional Center
02.2025 - Current
Sergeant - Nottoway Correctional Center
05.2019 - 05.2022
Correctional Officer - Nottoway Correctional Center
05.2007 - 05.2019
Central Christian College of Kansas - Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration With A Healthcare Concentr
Ashford University - Associate of Arts, Business