Agnes T. Atanda
Austin
Summary
Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security within facilities. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and enforcing rules and regulations. Focused on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication, with keen observational skills and strong sense of integrity.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer IV
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
08.2024 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Implemented innovative inmate management techniques, leading to decrease in disciplinary incidents.
- Contributed to policy development, ensuring alignment with best practices in corrections management.
- Facilitated effective emergency response drills, preparing staff for potential crises.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
Secretary to the General Manager
Setraco Group
09.2008 - 05.2017
- Provided administrative support to the General Manager including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and taking minutes.
- Composed, edited and proofread correspondence, reports and other documents as requested by the General Manager.
- Organized and maintained filing systems, both electronic and paper based.
- Managed the calendar of the General Manager ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner and provided assistance as needed.
- Prepared expense reports for the General Manager on a regular basis.
- Assisted with onboarding new employees by providing information about company policies and procedures.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for the General Manager's business trips.
- Scheduled appointments for the General Manager with internal staff or external contacts.
- Monitored emails sent to the office of the General Manager ensuring timely responses were sent.
- Completed data entry tasks such as updating client records or entering financial transactions into accounting software.
- Managed director's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
- Coordinated meeting and work schedules for staff teams and executives.
- Controlled and managed document processes by reviewing files, records and critical information to confirm accuracy and comply with company policies and procedures.
- Facilitated internal communication by distributing information and scheduling presentations.
- Conducted research and collected and analyzed data to prepare reports and documents.
- Negotiated favorable terms and pricing agreements with vendors and providers for service at special events and meetings.
Weighbridge Operator
Setramech Nig Limited
05.2002 - 08.2008
- Ensured accurate weight readings of incoming and outgoing vehicles.
- Checked and recorded vehicle information on weighbridge computer system.
- Maintained records of all transactions, including weights, product types, customer details and other relevant data.
- Reported any discrepancies in the weight readings to supervisor for further investigation.
- Provided assistance to customers with loading and unloading their goods onto the weighbridge platform.
- Inspected and maintained weighbridge equipment regularly to ensure operational safety.
- Assisted with taking samples from trucks for quality control purposes.
- Performed necessary calculations to determine net weights of loaded vehicles.
- Verified accuracy of invoices against actual loads weighed before issuing them to customers.
- Conducted regular visual inspections of the load area for any irregularities or safety hazards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
National Open University of Nigeria
01-2017
NABTEB - Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies
Amena Accademy
09-2016
High School Diploma -
IMORUN COMPREHENSIVE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
07-2012
Skills
- Security procedures
- Crisis management
- Weapons training
- Central and pod control
- Suicide prevention
- Staff management
- File and record maintenance
- Negotiation
- Work detail oversight
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Correctional facility procedures
- Policy enforcement
- First aid training
- Safety and security enforcement
- Self-defense tactics
- Inmate Management
- Safety
Affiliations
- Critical thinking
- interpersonal
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Compassionate
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Correctional Officer IV
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
08.2024 - Current
Secretary to the General Manager
Setraco Group
09.2008 - 05.2017
Weighbridge Operator
Setramech Nig Limited
05.2002 - 08.2008
NABTEB - Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies
Amena Accademy
High School Diploma -
IMORUN COMPREHENSIVE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
National Open University of Nigeria