Davian Jackson
Manassas Park ,VA
Summary
Diligent Correctional Officer employs various management styles to supervise inmate activity. Persuasive leadership qualities generate respect and compliance from problematic residents. Detailed supervision during day-to-day prisoner interactions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Sergeant
Coffewood Corrections Center
Mitchells, VA
02.2022 - Current
- Maintained correct physical head count for inmates.
- Conducted thorough searches to uncover contraband and other materials not allowed at facility.
- Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being over those detained.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Maintained communications with staff and inmate body to maintain safe, effective prison environment.
- Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
- Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
- Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
Logistics Supervisor
BarberDME
Chantilly, VA
07.2018 - 02.2022
- Established transportation cost standards and economical shipping practices.
- Trained and supervised shipping department staff, enforcing company policies and industry best practices.
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
- Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
- Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
- Prepared monthly reports summarizing progress made towards collection goals.
- Maintained accurate records of collection efforts, including telephone conversations, letters sent, payments received and other related activities.
Housing NCOIC
US Army
Fort Myer, VA
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
- Wrote and Oversaw contracts with outside venders.
Senior Drill Sergeant
US Army
Fort Benning, GA
10.2012 - 06.2016
- Coached, disciplined and motivated 60+ training instructors.
- Applied traditional techniques to turn recruits into skilled and highly-trained soldiers.
- Imparted and enforced values and standards of the US Army through professional interactions and detailed communications.
- Educated recruits in drill and ceremony, physical fitness and basic rifle marksmanship.
- Evaluated training materials prepared by instructors and offered actionable suggestions for improvement.
Infantry Squad Leader
US Army
Fort Hood, TX
09.2009 - 05.2012
- Evaluated rapidly changing conditions and provided decisive leadership to cultivate effective and well-planned team movements.
- Oversaw daily command for squad of 9 soldiers, demonstrating strong moral character, intellect and respect.
- Used active listening and effective communication to alleviate issues between personnel members.
- Applied critical thinking and analysis skills to evaluate intelligence data and other variables to plan course of action.
- Led diverse training simulations to prepare teams for combat and emergency situations.
Infantryman
US Army
Fort Bliss, TX
02.2004 - 08.2009
- Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades, verifying weapon locations and supporting magazine operations.
- Patrolled restricted areas and authorized access for permitted personnel.
- Constructed field expedient firing aids for infantry weapons.
- Enhanced emergency preparedness procedures, commanding oversight and maintenance of tactical plans, equipment and weapons.
- Deployed to Iraq twice as a rifleman on a Military Transition Team
- Trained Iraqis on Military standards and marksmanship
Education
High School Diploma -
Augsta Technical Collage
Burke County GA02.2001
Skills
- Excellent Problem Solver
- Time Management
- Ethical Standards of Conduct
- Practical Problem Solving
- Trained in Defensive Tactics
- Team Leadership
- Sound Decision Making
Affiliations
- Honor Grad
Timeline
Corrections Sergeant
Coffewood Corrections Center
02.2022 - Current
Logistics Supervisor
BarberDME
07.2018 - 02.2022
Housing NCOIC
US Army
07.2016 - 02.2018
Senior Drill Sergeant
US Army
10.2012 - 06.2016
Infantry Squad Leader
US Army
09.2009 - 05.2012
Infantryman
US Army
02.2004 - 08.2009
High School Diploma -
Augsta Technical Collage