Alvin Minton
Saltville,VA
Summary
Dedicated Corrections Officer with a proven track record at Abingdon Regional Jail, enhancing facility safety through effective inmate supervision and crisis management. Skilled in emergency response and policy enforcement, I successfully reduced altercations by maintaining strict compliance with regulations, demonstrating strong leadership and integrity in high-pressure situations. Also I have been a shift supervisor for the past 5 years.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections Officer
Abingdon Regional Jail
01.2007 - 05.2025
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
- Supported successful emergency response efforts by participating in regular drills and training exercises.
Education
Jailor Basic/Court Security - Corrections
Southwest Criminal Justice Training Academy
Bristol, VA12.2008
Basic Studies - Basic Studies
Northwood High
Saltville, VA06.1989
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Security procedures
- Emergency response
- Inmate supervision
- De-escalation techniques
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint techniques
- Surveillance
- Integrity and honesty
- Booking procedures
- Leadership qualities
- Relationship building and management
- Crisis management
- Assertiveness
- File and record maintenance
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Emergency management
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Physical fitness
- Crime prevention
- Patrol techniques
- Courtroom practices
- Background investigations
- Motivational skills
- Staff management
- Criminal investigations
- Behavioral disorders
- Incident prevention
- Juvenile court procedures
- First aid and CPR certified
- Contraband inspections
- Work detail oversight
- Accountability
- Armory and key control
- Excellent problem solver
- Crisis prevention intervention (CPI)
- Inmate rights
- Firearms proficiency
- Ethical standards of conduct
- Conflict resolution skills
- Mental health awareness
- Observation
- Stress tolerance
- Facility security
- Self-defense techniques
- Firearm operations trained
- Suicide prevention
- Correctional facility procedures
- Safety and security enforcement
- Search and seizure procedures
- Safety
- Inmate monitoring
- Negotiation
- CCTV monitoring
- Prisoner transport
- Contraband seizure
- Cultural sensitivity
- Criminal justice
- Self-defense tactics
- Central and pod control
- Mentorship
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Evidence preservation
- Substance abuse
- Work crew management
- Non-violent intervention
- Patrol procedures
- Radio communication
- Strategic planning and organization
- Belongings inspection
- Contraband detection
- Regulation compliance
- Perimeter control
- Visitation oversight
- Search and seize procedures
- Safety and security
- Cell inspections
- Incident reporting
- Conflict resolution
- Firearm safety
- First aid certification
- Activity supervision
- Firearms training
- Public safety
- Behavior modification
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
Accomplishments
I have worked in corrections and was able to move up to shift Corporal and maintained that position until July 2024 and was promoted to shift Sergeant.
Certification
Jail basic, OC spray, taser certification, asp certification
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Abingdon Regional Jail
01.2007 - 05.2025
Jailor Basic/Court Security - Corrections
Southwest Criminal Justice Training Academy
Basic Studies - Basic Studies
Northwood High
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