DeAndrea Anderson
Albany,Georgia
Summary
Proven leader in correctional management, notably with Lee State Prison, adept at enhancing facility safety and operational efficiency. Skilled in emergency response and conflict management, I've spearheaded tactical training programs and significantly reduced safety incidents. My expertise in staff supervision and de-escalation techniques has fostered a secure, disciplined environment, ensuring mission success and optimal team performance. Rational Correctional Officer Sergeant with an assertive and firm demeanor. Committed to maintaining ethical and moral standards while supervising and monitoring staff and offenders. Familiar with mental health and behavioral disorders. Excellent courtroom knowledge to transport inmates.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
Autry State Prison
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Supervised a tremendous employees and performance of tasks and managed a tremendous amount of offenders.
Tactical Officer
Lee State Prison
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Improved unit readiness through comprehensive risk assessments and contingency planning.
- Streamlined communication processes, enhancing information flow between teams during critical operations.
- Optimized resource allocation for mission success, managing equipment and personnel effectively.
- Increased operational efficiency with thorough after-action reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintained situational awareness during high-risk situations, enabling quick decision-making and effective response actions.
- Reduced safety incidents by enforcing strict adherence to standard operating procedures.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing tactical training programs and exercises.
- Led training exercises simulating real-world scenarios, preparing personnel for successful deployments in various environments.
- Assisted in the development of operational plans, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Correctional Officer
Lee State Prison
11.2019 - 04.2024
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monroe High School
Albany, GA05.2016
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Emergency Response
- Body Searches
- Policy Enforcement
- Inmate Transportation
- Inmate Supervision
- Inmate movement control
- Conflict Management
- Officer Training
- Staff Supervision
- Crowd Control
- Search and seizure procedures
- Schedule Management
- Supervision 1, 2 & 3 Certified
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
Autry State Prison
04.2024 - Current
Tactical Officer
Lee State Prison
06.2022 - 04.2024
Correctional Officer
Lee State Prison
11.2019 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Monroe High School
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