Cecily Logan
Fort Worth
Summary
Accomplished Correctional Officer with a proven track record at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, adept in inmate supervision and emergency response. Excelled in reducing contraband through meticulous searches and fostering a safe environment. Skilled in team leadership and de-escalation techniques, significantly enhancing facility safety and staff training.
Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security within facilities. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and enforcing rules and regulations. Focused on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication, with keen observational skills and strong sense of integrity.
Offering strong communication and conflict resolution skills, eager to learn and develop in structured environment. Brings solid understanding of rules and regulations and applies critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Ready to use and develop teamwork and observational skills in this role.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Manager
Whatabuger
04.2017 - 02.2020
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
Juvenile Detention Officer
Juvenile Justice Department
01.2013 - 03.2017
- Established rapport with juvenile detainees through respectful communication that fostered trust-building relationships necessary for effective rehabilitation.
- Conducted room searches for contraband items to maintain a safe environment within the facility.
- Improved facility safety by conducting thorough and consistent security checks on all living quarters and common areas.
- Worked with juvenile offenders to help in development of decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Promoted positive behavior among detainees by implementing structured daily routines and encouraging adherence to facility policies.
- Served as a mentor for newly hired Juvenile Detention Officers providing guidance on best practices within the profession.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice, TDCJ
06.2008 - 12.2012
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Administration
Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, FL06-2019
Skills
- First aid training
- Customer service
- Life skills teaching
- Emergency response
- Team leadership
- Youth counseling
- De-escalation techniques
- Inmate supervision
- Staff training and development
- Professional boundaries
- Complex Problem-solving
- Mental health awareness
- Correctional facility procedures
- Goal setting
- Family engagement
- Restraint techniques
- Human relations
- Inmate monitoring
- Self-defense tactics
- Security procedures
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
02.2024 - 12.2024
Manager
Whatabuger
04.2017 - 02.2020
Juvenile Detention Officer
Juvenile Justice Department
01.2013 - 03.2017
Correctional Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice, TDCJ
06.2008 - 12.2012
Associate of Science - Medical Administration
Ultimate Medical Academy
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