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Curtis Whitfield
Correctional Unit Manager
Glennville,GA
Summary
Conscientious Unit Manager proudly offering almost 15 years of vast experience managing offenders and staff in a correctional facility. Possess a strong knowledge in policies and procedures. Substantial experience managing contraband, routine and unscheduled searches of various areas and persons. Organized, outgoing and energetic with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Manager
Smith State Prison/GA Department Of Corrections
Glennville, GA
04.2019 - Current
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 1562-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 35 employees across more than 04 departments.
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and offenders for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
- Monitored employee activities, confirming compliance with security regulations.
Correctional Lieutenant
Smith State Prison/GA Department Of Corrections
Glennville, GA
12.2014 - 04.2019
- Inspected over 96 housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to over 28 employees.
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Supervised 28-32 employees and performance of tasks and managed 1500 offenders
Correctional Sergeant
Smith State Prison/GA Department Of Corrections
Glennville, GA
09.2012 - 12.2014
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to over 28 employees.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop and inmate housing unit.
- Inspected 96 housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Assigned officer work assignments and conducted employee counseling and reports to motivate staff.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Correctional Officer
Smith State Prison/GA Department Of Corrections
Glennville, GA
08.2006 - 09.2012
- Observed and supervised 1500 inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Escorted 96 inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Led intake and processing of inmates by handling paperwork, searches and interviews.
- Inspected offender housing units to control contraband and maintain sanitation.
- Completed various daily reports, accurately and in timely manner.
- Kept informed of activities or changes that could affect likelihood of emergencies, factors that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miami Jackson Senior High School
Miami, FLSkills
Policy implementation
Staff Management
Report preparation
Team Building
Effective Communication
Work Ethic
Leadership
Additional Information
I am dedicated, hardworking with a vast knowledge about security.
Software
Scribe
PeopleSoft
Certification
Basic Correctional Officer Training
Timeline
Unit Manager
Smith State Prison/GA Department Of Corrections
04.2019 - Current
Supervision Training
10-2015
Correctional Lieutenant
Smith State Prison/GA Department Of Corrections
12.2014 - 04.2019
Correctional Sergeant
Smith State Prison/GA Department Of Corrections
09.2012 - 12.2014
Special Operations Training and Munitions Training
07-2010
Correctional Officer
Smith State Prison/GA Department Of Corrections
08.2006 - 09.2012
Basic Correctional Officer Training
08-2006
High School Diploma -
Miami Jackson Senior High School