ANDREA KEARSE
Orangeburg,SC
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Well-trained corrections professional skilled in direct inmate work and overseeing others. History in settings with success in keeping inmates under control and staff focused on work. Focused on protection and prevention. Organized correctional officer with training and experience to coordinate and direct operations. Offers skills in decision-making and problem-solving combined with expert knowledge of field, integrity and attention to detail.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Lieutenant
SCDC
Orangeburg, SC
07.2021 - Current
- Provided leadership and supervision to subordinate staff
- Developed, monitored and revised operational policies and procedures
- Conducted investigations of inmate disturbances and incidents
- Coordinated unit activities with other departments within the facility
- Monitored security systems for compliance with established protocols
- Assessed staffing needs and implemented appropriate corrective actions when needed
- Evaluated employee performance, providing feedback as necessary
- Maintained accurate records for inmates in custody including incident reports, medical documents, disciplinary action forms.
Correctional Sergeant
SCDC
Fairfax, California
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Ensured compliance with departmental policies, regulations and procedures
- Monitored inmate movement within the facility to maintain security and safety of staff, inmates and visitors
- Conducted random searches for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
Correctional Corporal
SCDC
Orangeburg, SC
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Monitored and supervised inmates in the facility, ensuring their safety and security
- Maintained order by enforcing rules and regulations among inmates
- Conducted searches of cells, visitors, staff members, and other areas to detect contraband materials
- Issued disciplinary actions when necessary to maintain order within the facility
- Provided counseling services to inmates as needed on issues such as substance abuse or anger management.
Correctional Officer
SCDC
Fairfax, SC
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
Customer Service Cashier
LIDI
Orangeburg, SC
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service.
- Operated cash registers to process payments for goods and services.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift.
Deli Manager
Enmarket
Bluffton , SC
08.2013 - 04.2016
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation of deli area, equipment, and supplies.
- Supervised deli staff to ensure efficient customer service.
- Trained new employees on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
06.2001
Some College (No Degree) -
Skills
- Physical Fitness
- Incident Investigation
- Defensive Tactics
- Crisis intervention training
- Employee Coaching
- Safety-oriented
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Staff Scheduling
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Weapons Handling
- Suicide Prevention
- Inmate Supervision
- Security Protocols
- Weapons training
- Inspections
- Inmate movement control
- Body Searches
- Security Procedures
- Job assignments
- Restraint Techniques
- Rules of conduct
- Rule Enforcement
- Crowd Control
- Firearms proficiency
- Counseling techniques
- Emergency Response
- Officer Training
- Staff Supervision
- Inmate Transport
Timeline
Correctional Lieutenant - SCDC
07.2021 - Current
Correctional Sergeant - SCDC
09.2020 - 07.2021
Correctional Corporal - SCDC
02.2019 - 09.2020
Correctional Officer - SCDC
02.2018 - 02.2019
Customer Service Cashier - LIDI
04.2016 - 04.2018
Deli Manager - Enmarket
08.2013 - 04.2016
Allendale Fairfax High School - High School Diploma,
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College - Some College (No Degree),