Carmela Hamilton
Crawfordville
Summary
Dedicated Correctional Officer Sergeant with expertise in staff supervision, incident reporting, and facility inspections. Committed to maintaining safety and order within correctional environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer Sergeant
Franklin CI
Carrabelle
08.2013 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of correctional facility staff and inmate activities to ensure safety and security.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and security procedures throughout the facility.
- Performed regular inspections of inmate living areas and common spaces to identify and mitigate safety risks.
- Trained new correctional officers on policies, procedures, and conflict resolution techniques.
- Documented incidents and reports to maintain accurate records of facility operations.
- Supervised subordinate officers in their daily duties.
- 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.
- Enforced discipline among inmates according to established rules and regulations.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
- Ensured compliance with departmental policies, regulations and procedures.
- Supervised visitation and checked visitors for proper identification and contraband.
- Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.
- Conducted scheduled headcounts to verify presence of prisoners.
- Maintained safety and order in facility through proactive monitoring and strict enforcement of protocols.
Education
GED -
Wakulla Education Center
Wakulla County 05-2004
Skills
- Inmate movement control
- Contraband detection
- Emergency response
- Incident reporting
- Facility inspections
- Inmate transport
- Staff supervision
- Inspections
- Problem solving
- Timekeeping
- Effective communication
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Self motivation
Certification
SOCE
Timeline
Correctional Officer Sergeant
Franklin CI
08.2013 - Current
GED -
Wakulla Education Center