Allen Estes
Cross City
Summary
Experienced Correctional Officer Sergeant specializing in inmate supervision, security operations, and emergency response. Proven ability in conflict resolution and compliance management, ensuring a safe and orderly environment. Dedicated and skilled professional with over 25 years in correctional operations. Known for strong situational awareness and effective communication, consistently maintaining safety and enforcing protocols to minimize incidents and promote a peaceful facility environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer Sergeant
Florida Department Of Corrections
Trenton
03.1999 - Current
- Supervised daily activities of inmates ensuring compliance with facility regulations.
- Conducted security checks to maintain safety throughout the correctional facility.
- Managed inmate records and documentation for accurate tracking and reporting.
- Trained new correctional officers on procedures and safety protocols effectively.
- Assisted in conflict resolution among inmates to promote a peaceful environment.
- Coordinated with medical staff for inmate health assessments when necessary.
- Monitored surveillance systems to detect suspicious behavior or incidents promptly.
- Implemented emergency response procedures during critical situations efficiently.
- Supervised visitation and checked visitors for proper identification and contraband.
- Intervened in situations involving physical altercations between inmates or between inmates and staff members.
- Supervised subordinate officers in the performance of their duties, including inmate security and control, housing assignments, meal service, recreation activities and work details.
- Inspected cells to ensure that all rules and regulations pertaining to living conditions were met.
- Maintained records of inmate movement within the facility as well as outside visits or transfers.
- Conducted investigations into reported incidents of misconduct or criminal activity among inmates.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state and local laws governing corrections operations.
- Provided guidance to subordinates regarding proper procedures related to security operations.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinate officers for accuracy and completeness.
- Conducted searches of staff members, visitors and inmates upon entry and exit from the facility.
- Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
- Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
- Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of personnel and general public.
- Issued security badges and passes to guests and visitors.
- Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Conducted scheduled headcounts to verify presence of prisoners.
- Coordinated shakedowns to locate and remove unauthorized items.
- Settled disputes between inmates.
- Inspected conditions of locks, window bars and doors at correctional facilities to verify security and prevent escapes.
- Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
- Maintained order in building and on grounds of prison.
- Recorded prisoner identification, charges and incidents of inmate disturbance, keeping daily logs of prisoner activities.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FLSkills
- Inmate supervision
- Security operations
- Emergency response
- Conflict resolution
- Incident investigation
- Compliance management
- Facility inspections
- Record keeping
- Surveillance monitoring
- Effective communication
- Situational awareness
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint techniques
- Self-defense tactics
- Public safety
- Inmate transportation
- Firearms trained
- Verbal communication
- Trained in self-defense
- Contraband detection
- Security protocols
- Inspections
- Inmate movement control
- Offender escort
- Rules of conduct
- Body searches
- Rule enforcement
- Staff supervision
- Security procedures
- Incident reporting
- Inmates counseling
- Facility security
- Professional demeanor
- Inmate monitoring
- Contraband inspections
- Disciplinary actions
Timeline
Correctional Officer Sergeant
Florida Department Of Corrections
03.1999 - Current
High School Diploma -
Florida Gateway College
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