Dana Maggitt
Greenwood,MS
Summary
Experienced leader prepared for this role with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Over 9 years of experience in a correctional field. Adept at working with habitual and first-time criminal offenders. Skilled at thoroughly interviewing inmates and preparing classified case reports. Operates in high-pressure environments while recommending best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life. Hardworking and dedicated to achieving desired case outcomes. Offers excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution and communication abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Known for reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in crisis management, strategic planning, and operational oversight. Valued for calm demeanor under pressure, effective communication, and ability to inspire and guide teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Lieutenant
Corecivic Inc.
Tutwiler, MS
09.2024 - Current
Security Lieutenant
Corecivic Inc.
Tutwiler, MS
09.2024 - Current
- Supervised access control for facilities, ensuring only authorized personnel were granted entry.
- Managed a team of security officers, providing effective leadership and supervision to ensure optimal performance.
- Trained new hires in security procedures, ensuring consistent adherence to company policies and best practices.
- Responded swiftly yet effectively under pressure when faced with unexpected challenges arising from fast-paced or rapidly evolving situations.
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Supervised and evaluated security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
Case Manager
Corecivic Inc.
Tutwiler, MS
12.2023 - Current
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Evaluated program effectiveness continually through data analysis and outcome measurement metrics.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
- Developed and implemented safety plans for clients at risk of harm to provide protection.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Promoted a safe environment for vulnerable populations by reporting suspected abuse or neglect as mandated by law.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize client support strategies.
- Participated in regular professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of case management.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Correctional Counselor
Corecivic Inc.
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Conducted interviews for hiring of inmate job positions to identify optimal candidates.
- Evaluated progress of inmates in jails and prisons to determine optimal intervention strategies.
- Addressed behavior and stability of inmates to root out concerning connections or mental health issues.
- Counseled inmates either individually or group settings to bring problems to light and implement potential solutions.
- Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.
- Built relationships with defendants and offenders, assessing living conditions and case background information.
- Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.
- Collaborated with senior leadership during decision-making processes and created thorough offender reports for corrective action planning.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop and inmate housing unit.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Correctional Officer
Corecivic Inc.
11.2015 - 08.2020
- Enforce rules and regulations inside the prison or jail
- Maintain security by settling disputes between inmates, preventing disturbances, assaults, and escapes
- Enforce regulations through effective communication and the use of progressive sanctions, which involve punishments, such as loss of privileges
- Supervise the daily activities of inmates, ensuring that inmates obey the rules
- Ensure the whereabouts of all inmates at all times
- Escort prisoners between the institution and courtrooms, medical facilities, and other destinations
- Maintained custody and control of 128 inmates housed in minimum security unit
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
Education
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MSIncomplete -
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MSHigh School Diploma -
Greenwood High School
Greenwood, MSSkills
- Supervision
- Abnormal behavior identification
- Case planning
- Ability to research inmates
- Suicide prevention training
- Sound judgment
- Work order review
- Central and pod control
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Correctional facility procedures
- Safety and security
- Safety and security enforcement
- Search and seizure procedures
- Self-defense techniques
- Dispatch
- Team Management
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Shift Lieutenant
Corecivic Inc.
09.2024 - Current
Security Lieutenant
Corecivic Inc.
09.2024 - Current
Case Manager
Corecivic Inc.
12.2023 - Current
Correctional Counselor
Corecivic Inc.
08.2020 - 12.2023
Correctional Officer
Corecivic Inc.
11.2015 - 08.2020
Mississippi Valley State University
Incomplete -
Mississippi University For Women
High School Diploma -
Greenwood High School