Billy Thomas
League City,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Proven skills in decision-making and incident reporting, effectively supervising staff and maintaining safety in high-stress environments. Recognized for training correctional officers and implementing security protocols, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of professionalism.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lieutenant of Correctional Officers
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
03.2018 - Current
- Supervised a shift of 40 or more Correctional Officers to include 2 or more Sergeants.
- Supported administrative staff to complete the daily operations and task at the facility.
- Learned and applied safety protocols to maintain workplace standards. Trained correctional staff on those safety protocols as well.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities within dynamic environments.
- Maintained safety in high-stress situations by effectively diffusing conflicts and providing clear instructions.
- Learned and studied policies and procedures that were implemented by the agency and the facility administration.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
- Mentored new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices for maintaining safety and order within a challenging work environment.
Sergeant of Correctional Officers
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
07.2015 - 03.2018
- Received guidance from the shift Lieutenant and administrative staff to ensure daily task were completed.
- First line supervisor to Correctional Officers.
- Learned entry level supervisory skills to interact effectively with staff, both security and non security.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Learned and studied policies and procedures that were implemented by the agency and the facility administration.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
02.2002 - 07.2015
- Conducted regular inspections of inmate housing units to identify security breaches and maintain order.
- Managed inmate movements and activities, coordinating with staff to ensure safety and security.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies, effectively defusing tense situations among inmates.
- Maintained order within the facility by enforcing institutional rules and regulations consistently.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
Education
Huntsville High School
Huntsville, TXSkills
- Decision-making
- Report writing
- Inmate supervision
- Incident reporting
- Security protocols
- Suicide prevention
- De-escalation techniques
- Officer training
- Policy enforcement
- Staff supervision
- Security procedures
- Professionalism
Timeline
Lieutenant of Correctional Officers
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
03.2018 - Current
Sergeant of Correctional Officers
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
07.2015 - 03.2018
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
02.2002 - 07.2015
Huntsville High School
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