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Alicia Davis

Cochran,GA

Summary

Confident leader dedicated to process and procedure. Exceeds expectations for staff performance, consistently enforces rules and seeks opportunities for team improvement. Offers high integrity, attention to detail and excellent decision-making abilities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Sergeant

Georgia Department of Corrections- Bleckley RSAT
Cochran, GA
10.2019 - Current
  • Prepared written evaluations of subordinate officers' performance on a periodic basis.
  • Ensured compliance with departmental policies, regulations and procedures.
  • Reviewed incident reports and other documentation submitted by subordinates.
  • Monitored inmate movement within the facility to maintain security and safety of staff, inmates and visitors.
  • Supervised subordinate officers in their daily duties.
  • Conducted urinalysis tests on offender to test for illicit drugs.
  • Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
  • Coordinated shakedowns to locate and remove unauthorized items.
  • Conducted scheduled headcounts to verify presence of prisoners.
  • Promoted safety, order, and functionality of facility.
  • Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
  • Inspected conditions of locks, window bars and doors at correctional facilities to verify security and prevent escapes.
  • Assisted in training newly hired officers as cadets to familiarize them with the agency's operating procedures, the do's and don'ts of working in the facilities.
  • Taught newly hired officers the proper way to do paperwork and the proper paperwork for different situations, count, and did scenarios with them in the event of an incident.
  • Taught the importance of key and tool acountablility.
  • Taught the difference between nuisance and hard contraband.

Correctional Officer

Georgia Department of Corrections- Bleckley RSAT
Cochran, GA
09.2018 - 10.2019
  • Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for offenders and staff.
  • Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to offenders.
  • Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
  • Conducted searches of offenders, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
  • Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
  • Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates concerning violations of policy or procedure observed during shift changes.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
  • Transported offenders to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
  • Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
  • Served meals and dispensed medications to offenders.
  • Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors.
  • Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to offenders.
  • Conducted headcounts to ensure that all offenders were accounted for.Assisted in training newly hired officers as cadets to familiarize them with the agency's operating procedures, the do's and don'ts of working in the facilities.
  • Taught newly hired officers the proper way to do paperwork and the proper paperwork for different things, count, and did scenarios with them in the event of an incident.

Correctional Lieutenant

Georgia Department of Corrections- Pulaski SP
Hawkinsville, GA
02.2018 - 09.2018
  • Provided guidance to staff on proper application of correctional policies and procedures.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Reviewed daily logs to ensure accuracy of reported information related to offender activities and personnel issues.
  • Evaluated employee performance, providing feedback as necessary.
  • Assessed staffing needs and implemented appropriate corrective actions when needed.
  • Provided leadership and supervision to subordinate staff.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
  • Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
  • Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
  • Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
  • Coordinated shakedowns to locate and remove unauthorized items.
  • Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among offenders.
  • Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
  • Inspected conditions of locks, window bars and doors at correctional facilities to verify security and prevent escapes.
  • Promoted safety, order, and functionality of facility.
  • Assisted in training newly hired officers as cadets to familiarize them with the agency's operating procedures, the do's and don'ts of working in the facilities.
  • Taught newly hired officers the proper way to do paperwork and the proper paperwork for different things, count, and did scenarios with them in the event of an incident.
  • Instructed and practiced different drills with my staff.

Correctional Sergeant

Georgia Department of Corrections- Telfair SP
Helena, GA
11.2016 - 02.2018
  • Responsible for two dorms of the facility.
  • Ensured the accountability of the offenders assigned to my units, and that they were at each and every appointment/ callout scheduled.
  • Issued clothing items, cleaning chemicals and supplies, and tools to ensure cleanliness of areas assigned.
  • Assisted staff with counts and getting offenders to assigned destinations.
  • Assisted in training newly hired officers as cadets to familiarize them with the agency's operating procedures, the do's and don'ts of working in the facilities.
  • Taught newly hired officers the proper way to do paperwork and the proper paperwork for different things, count, and did scenarios with them in the event of an incident.

Correctional Officer

Georgia Department of Corrections- Telfair SP
Helena , GA
07.2007 - 11.2016
  • Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for offenders and staff.
  • Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
  • Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to offenders.
  • Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
  • Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
  • Interacted with offenders in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
  • Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
  • Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
  • Transported offenders to and from medical and dental appointments, work details and court hearings.
  • Supervised offender activities, including meals, recreation times, and work assignments.
  • Responded to emergencies and incidents, such as fights or attempted escapes, using appropriate restraint techniques.
  • Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
  • Conducted headcounts to ensure that all offenders were accounted for.
  • Assisted in the processing of new offenders, including taking photographs, collecting personal information, and explaining facility rules.
  • Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
  • Maintained detailed logs of offender behavior, incidents, and daily activities.
  • Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
  • Transported offenders to court, doctor appointments and work sites.
  • Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to offenders.
  • Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA
05-2022

High School Diploma -

Montgomery County High School
Mt. Vernon, GA
05-2004

Skills

  • Work Planning
  • Restraint Techniques
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Security Protocols
  • Staff Supervision
  • Rule Enforcement
  • Surveillance monitoring
  • Inspections
  • Body Searches
  • Inmate Transport
  • Security Procedures
  • Inmate Supervision
  • Inmate movement control
  • Officer Training
  • Emergency Response

Certification

  • Basic Correctional Officer Training
  • Sergeant's Academy
  • Supervision 1
  • Effective Communication

Timeline

Correctional Sergeant

Georgia Department of Corrections- Bleckley RSAT
10.2019 - Current

Correctional Officer

Georgia Department of Corrections- Bleckley RSAT
09.2018 - 10.2019

Correctional Lieutenant

Georgia Department of Corrections- Pulaski SP
02.2018 - 09.2018

Correctional Sergeant

Georgia Department of Corrections- Telfair SP
11.2016 - 02.2018

Correctional Officer

Georgia Department of Corrections- Telfair SP
07.2007 - 11.2016

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Central Georgia Technical College

High School Diploma -

Montgomery County High School

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