Cheri Sanders
Gatesville,TX
Summary
Accomplished Program Specialist and Correctional Officer with a proven track record at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, adept in crisis intervention and project management. Expert in enhancing safety protocols, reducing contraband by significant margins, and fostering inmate rehabilitation through strategic mental health support. Demonstrates exceptional skill development and performance assessment capabilities, ensuring a secure and rehabilitative environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Specialist
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
08.2019 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Supported mental health initiatives for inmates by connecting them with appropriate resources and services within the facility.
- Participated in ongoing professional development courses focused on understanding gang dynamics within prison settings to better identify and manage potential threats.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
09.2001 - 08.2019
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Supported mental health initiatives for inmates by connecting them with appropriate resources and services within the facility.
- Participated in ongoing professional development courses focused on understanding gang dynamics within prison settings to better identify and manage potential threats.
Education
Associate - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ04.2009
Skills
- Skill Development
- Group and individual instruction
- Performance Assessments
- Project Management
- Crisis Intervention Specialist
Timeline
Program Specialist
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
08.2019 - Current
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
09.2001 - 08.2019
Associate - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
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