Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Awards & Recognition
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Dakota Harris

Mountain City,TN

Summary

Results-driven and tactically skilled Corrections Officer with 6 years of proven service at NECX, including prior rank as Sergeant and Corporal. Veteran member of TAC and CERT teams with extensive security training equivalent to a state trooper-qualified and certified to operate at the highest levels of safety and enforcement within the facility. Known for tactical precision, crisis de-escalation, and integrity-driven leadership. Played a key role in major contraband busts, the exposure of internal corruption, and direct action against high-risk threats. Awarded four official commendation coins for exemplary performance and service that consistently exceeds expectations. Seeking a Lieutenant position with unmatched dedication, experience, and a proven command presence.

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sergeant

Northeast Correctional Complex (NECX)
01.2023
  • - Supervised correctional staff across assigned units, overseeing shift assignments, procedural compliance, and operational safety.
  • - Coordinated tactical responses to emergencies, including medical alerts, inmate altercations, and security breaches.
  • - Provided on-the-job training, performance assessments, and leadership in daily shift operations.
  • - Ensured accurate documentation of incidents, counts, and movement logs in line with TDOC standards.
  • - Respected by peers and subordinates for being level-headed, decisive, and firm but fair.

Corrections Officer

Northeast Correctional Complex (NECX)
01.2019 - Current
  • - Enforced institutional safety and order across various high-security housing units.
  • - Participated in multiple high-value contraband seizures, including a recent bust uncovering hundreds of thousands of dollars in illicit material.
  • - Identified and reported internal staff corruption, playing a direct role in the removal of a dirty sergeant, reinforcing institutional integrity.
  • - Led and assisted with tactical operations during facility lockdowns, cell extractions, and organized contraband raids.
  • - Trusted night shift leader during major incidents; played a frontline role in one of the most recent busts preventing dangerous contraband from circulating.
  • - Earned four commendation coins for professionalism, leadership, and rapid response in crisis.
  • - Mentors new officers on inmate interaction, safety protocols, and tactical readiness.

Corporal

Northeast Correctional Complex (NECX)
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • - Provided supervisory support and interim command coverage in absence of a sergeant.
  • - Oversaw routine security operations, including inmate movement, lockdown procedures, and housing unit inspections.
  • - Served as a tactical liaison between officers and command during CERT and TAC deployments.
  • - Reinforced policy adherence and provided mentorship to new staff during their training phases.

Education

Trade - Pipefitting

TCat
Elizabethton, TN
06-2017

Skills

  • - Tactical Response Leadership
  • - Contraband Interdiction & Investigation
  • - Team Supervision & Staff Training
  • - Crisis De-escalation & Mental Health Response
  • - Internal Corruption & Incident Reporting
  • - Inmate Transport & Use of Restraints
  • - Emergency Protocol Management
  • - Calm, Decisive Command Presence

Certification

  • - TAC Team (Tactical Entry & High-Risk Inmate Extraction)
  • - CERT Team (Corrections Emergency Response Team)
  • - Security Credentials Equivalent to State Trooper (on-site jurisdiction)
  • - Advanced Weapons Proficiency (Shotgun, Pistol, Non-lethal Munitions)
  • - Crisis Intervention & De-escalation Techniques
  • - Suicide Prevention & Inmate Mental Health Response
  • - Use of Force Continuum / Defensive Tactics
  • - Contraband Detection & Investigative Cell Search Procedure
  • - Emergency Preparedness (Escape Response, Riot Control, Medical Events)
  • - Restraint Systems & High-Risk Inmate Transport

Timeline

Sergeant

Northeast Correctional Complex (NECX)
01.2023

Corporal

Northeast Correctional Complex (NECX)
01.2022 - 01.2023

Corrections Officer

Northeast Correctional Complex (NECX)
01.2019 - Current

Trade - Pipefitting

TCat

Awards & Recognition

- Four Official Commendation Coins for outstanding service, leadership, and high-stakes performance, - Key operator in multiple contraband seizures, including major recent busts on night shift, - Directly responsible for uncovering and reporting internal staff corruption, protecting facility integrity