TURRIKA Washington
Humble,TX
Summary
Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security in correctional environments. Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis management, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Valued for teamwork and reliability, adaptable to changing demands, and focused on achieving results. Effective communicator with solid understanding of surveillance systems and inmate management.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication skills. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Officer
Harris County Sheriff Office
11.2016 - Current
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations with appropriate use of force when necessary to protect both inmates'' well-being and facility security.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Improved facility safety by performing thorough inspections of cells, common areas, and property for contraband or damage.
- Managed daily operations, including supervising inmate work details, meal distribution, and recreational activities.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Maintained a safe environment for inmates and staff through effective communication and adherence to established protocols.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
- Assisted in reducing incidents of violence by implementing conflict resolution strategies and de-escalation techniques.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
Cashier Team Lead
Wings N More
01.2013 - 11.2016
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
- Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
Education
GED -
Dekaney High School
Houston, TX07-2013
Skills
- Defensive techniques
- System recordkeeping
- Surveillance
- Documentation skills
- Professionalism
- Communication Equipment Operation
- First aid and CPR certified
- Violence prevention
- Maintain records
- Inmate observation
- Court operations support
- Security and sanitation checks
Timeline
Detention Officer
Harris County Sheriff Office
11.2016 - Current
Cashier Team Lead
Wings N More
01.2013 - 11.2016
GED -
Dekaney High School
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