Shawn Franklin
Byrans Road,Maryland
Summary
Accomplished Training Instructor and Correctional Officer with a proven track record at the District Of Columbia Department Of Corrections, enhancing staff development and managing high-risk situations with discipline and focus. Spearheaded training programs, significantly boosting productivity and promoting teamwork. Expert in staff supervision and contraband control, demonstrating exceptional leadership and operational efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Correctional Officer
District Of Columbia Department Of Corrections
06.2012 - Current
- Books new inmates into facility and processes inmates for release.
- Monitors surveillance equipment to detect and prevent unauthorized activities.
- Conducts efficient inmate transfers, adhering to strict security protocols while maintaining order and control throughout the process.
- Manages high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Supervises personnel in carrying out duties to gain and maintain control
- Processes new inmates and release current inmates. Maintain records of incarceration.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates for accuracy before forwarding them up the chain of command for further action if needed.
- Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
- Supervised numerous employees and performance of tasks and managed numerous offenders.
- Ensure staff are aware of changes of operational security.
- Inspect zone and other assignments for safety/health hazard.
- Counsels non-supervisory staff on a variety of correctional duties related to security and inmate conduct; safety cleanliness and maintenance in the correctional settings.
- Responsible for independently planning and carrying out assignments
Training Instructor
District Of Columbia Department Of Corrections
03.2011 - 08.2017
- Mentored new instructors, aiding their transition into the role and ensuring effective delivery of course content.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to create cohesive lesson plans, ensuring consistency in training quality.
- Promoted an inclusive learning environment by accommodating diverse backgrounds and learning preferences, leading to increased overall satisfaction among trainees.
- Maintained compliance with Department standards, regulatory requirements, and quality goals.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for New Recruits.
- Provides oversight, quality assurance and development of all training lesson plans, training records, required in-service training, and is responsible for coordinating the training of all officers and non-uniform staff.
- Plans, organizes, and instructs/manages entry and intermediate-level training in defensive tactics, which may include the use of force, and other specialized training.
Education
High School Diploma -
Suitland High School
Suitland, MD06.1990
Skills
- Staff Development
- Training Management
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Emergency Response
- Conflict resolution skills
- First Aid Training
- Training for Trainers Certificate
- Inflammatory Agents Instructor
Additional Information
United States Army
1990-1995
Honorable Discharge
Timeline
Lead Correctional Officer
District Of Columbia Department Of Corrections
06.2012 - Current
Training Instructor
District Of Columbia Department Of Corrections
03.2011 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Suitland High School
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