Corrections
Claude Hudgens
Tennessee Army National Guard
Nashville,TN
19
years of professional experience
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in correctional operations and tactical leadership. Skilled in enforcing regulations and resolving conflicts while fostering a culture of mentorship and training. Committed to enhancing safety and security within correctional facilities.
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
3 Years 3 Months- Supervises Correctional officers,
- Monitor the movement of inmates on the yard
- ,Resolve inmate conflicts
- ,Enforce rules and regulations
- Evaluate job performance write performance reviews and provide mentorship
- Monitor Inmate behavior and general welfare within the housing unit
- Conduct routine security inspections, cell searches and checks for contraband
Sergeant
8 Years- Lead fire teams in control movement positioning and fire discipline of team members
- Translate orders from squad and platoon leaders into immediate actions on ground
- Mange the direct employment of individual small arms or crew served weapons
- Conducts hands-on training and gives instruction on individual task
- Oversee maintenance, accountability of sensitive items and weapons
Correctional Tactical Officer 2
6 Years 9 Months- Leads a five person team
- Creates and leads operational plans
- Conducts Hands-on training and gives instruction on individual task
- Maintains paperwork and upkeep of vehicles assigned to SOU
Correctional Tactical Officer 1
2 Years 10 Months- Line of duty death detail
- Statewide Mobilization
- Air transportation
- Rapid Insertion
- Execution of warrants
- Extraditions
- Adjunct Instructor
- large scale evacuations
- operational planning
Correctional Officer
2 Years 1 Month- Enforced compliance with institutional rules to maintain safety and security within facility.
- Supervised inmate activities, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular cell inspections and searches
Part-time Supervisor
4 Years- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and efficiency standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on workflow processes and best practices.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced operational delays.
- Coordinated schedules to optimize resource allocation and maintain service levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
High School Diploma
Skills
ASP Tactical Baton
ASP Tactical Handcuffing
Saber Red instructor
Pepper ball Instructor
Taser Instructor
AlERT ERASE Instructor
TBI Dignitary protection and concealed carry course
Certificate of Completion of the Glock Transition course
Accomplishments
- Received the Combat Infantry badge ( CIB )
- Received the Army Achievment medal with C device
- Received the Humanitarian medal
- Graduated Infantry One Station Unit Training ( OSUT )
- Basic Correctional Officer Training
- TDOC's 13th Sergeants Academy Graduate
- While on Strike Force One Received Northwest Correctional Complex employee of the month
- Received United States Marshals service Certificate of Appreciation
- Completed Emergency Vehicle Operations Course ( EVOC )
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
TN Department of Corrections
05.2023 - CurrentRead More
Sergeant
Tennessee Army National Guard
08.2018 - CurrentRead More
Correctional Tactical Officer 2
TN Department of Corrections
08.2016 - 05.2023Read More
Correctional Tactical Officer 1
TN Department of Corrections
08.2013 - 06.2016Read More
Correctional Officer
TN Department of Corrections
07.2011 - 08.2013Read More
Part-time Supervisor
UPS
07.2007 - 07.2011Read More
Bethel University
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
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Pearl-Cohn High School
High School Diploma
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