Cedric Maurice West
Midway
Summary
Experienced corrections and security professional with extensive knowledge in inmate supervision, institutional security, prisoner transportation, intake and release procedures, emergency response, and operational coordination. Proven leadership in high-pressure environments with strong communication, documentation, and crisis management skills. Additional experience in business ownership, vehicle sales, financing, customer service, and team supervision.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Systems Officer
Federal Bureau of Prisons
05.2022 - Current
- Process institutional mail for inmates and staff using Pitney Bowes systems
- Coordinate inmate intake, discharge, transfers, and transportation procedures
- Maintain inmate property records and oversee property room operations
- Review legal documents including Judgment Commitment Orders and detainers
- Utilize NCIC systems to verify inmate warrants and pending charges
- Coordinate custody exchanges with federal and non-federal law enforcement agencies
Senior Officer Specialist
Federal Bureau of Prisons
01.2017 - 05.2022
- Supervised inmate accountability, institutional security, and daily operations
- Worked critical posts including Control Center, SHU, Perimeter Control, Housing Units, and Front Lobby
- Conducted inmate counts, cell searches, shake-downs, and contraband control procedures
- Utilized SENTRY systems for inmate tracking, reporting, and institutional operations
- Responded to emergencies including inmate disturbances, fights, lockdowns, and medical incidents
- Trained and mentored new correctional officers on policies and security procedures
- Served as a member of the Disturbance Control Team (DCT)
Correctional Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
07.2013 - 08.2016
- Maintained inmate accountability and institutional security across multiple assignments
- Conducted inmate counts, searches, pat-downs, and contraband inspections
- Supervised inmate movement throughout dorms, compounds, visitation, and dining facilities
- Responded to inmate disturbances, fights, and emergency situations
Co-Owner / Auto Broker
Frontline Auto Brokers, LLC
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Managed vehicle sales, financing, and customer relations
- Sourced inventory and negotiated vehicle acquisitions
- Oversaw daily business operations and marketing initiatives
- Built client relationships resulting in repeat and referral business
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Minor: Political Science
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FLAssociate Degree - undefined
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Inmate supervision
- Behavioral observation
- Verbal communication
- Self-defense tactics
- Correctional facility procedures
- Relationship building and management
- Records management
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Project management
- Budget control
Certification
- Basic Prisoner Transportation (BPT) Certified
- Crisis Management Training
- CIMS Certification
- Disturbance Control Team (DCT)
- NCIC & SENTRY Systems
- Report Writing & Documentation
- Emergency Response & Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Correctional Systems Officer
Federal Bureau of Prisons
05.2022 - Current
Senior Officer Specialist
Federal Bureau of Prisons
01.2017 - 05.2022
Correctional Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
07.2013 - 08.2016
Co-Owner / Auto Broker
Frontline Auto Brokers, LLC
01.2013 - 01.2016
Associate Degree - undefined
Tallahassee Community College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Minor: Political Science
Florida A&M University