Kathryn Beals

Ingham County Sheriff Deputy-Corrections

Ingham County Sheriff's Office

Mason, MI

12.2006 - Current

Used appropriate means to discipline prisoners.
Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
Conducted internal security checks to ascertain inmate safety.
Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
Provided guidance and support to inmates in need of assistance with personal matters or adjustment to prison life.
Conducted thorough cell searches to uncover contraband and other materials not allowed at facility.
Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
Recommended changes in procedures to emphasize officer safety.
Escorted inmates within the facility, including to and from cells, medical appointments, and recreational activities.
Coordinated with medical staff to ensure timely administration of medications prescribed to inmates.
Supervised inmate activities, including meals, recreation times, and work assignments.
Trained new correctional officers on facility procedures, safety protocols, and the ethical treatment of inmates.
Monitored conduct of prisoners in housing unit or during work or recreational activities to prevent escape or violence.
Responded to emergencies and incidents, such as fights or attempted escapes, using appropriate restraint techniques.
Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
Enforced rules concerning visitation rights among family members and friends of incarcerated individuals.
Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.