DeAnise Thomas
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Dedicated Correctional Officer III with extensive experience at the Department of Adult Corrections-Central Prison. Expert in crisis management and conflict resolution, successfully reducing disciplinary incidents through innovative inmate management techniques. Proven ability to maintain safety and security while fostering relationships, ensuring a secure environment for staff and inmates alike. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer III
Department of Adult Corrections-Central Prison
05.2009 - Current
- 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.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- 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.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Facilitated effective emergency response drills, preparing staff for potential crises.
- Implemented innovative inmate management techniques, leading to decrease in disciplinary incidents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Needham Broughton High School
723 St Marys St, Raleigh, NC 2760506-2001
Skills
- Crisis management
- Contraband search
- Incident reporting
- Inmate supervision
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Record keeping
- Safety enforcement
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism
- First aid training
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Mental health awareness
- Correctional facility procedures
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint techniques
- Self-defense tactics
- Search and seizure procedures
- Safety and security enforcement
- Relationship building and management
- CCTV monitoring
- Observation techniques
- Crisis intervention training
- Excellent problem solver
Certification
Prison Emergencies: Prevention and Response
Insider Threat Foundations
Unlawful Workplace Harassment (UWPH)
Workplace Safety and Health Orientation and Hazard Identification Training
Suicide Prevention - Self-Injurious Behavior
Disciplinary Hearing Officer Procedures
Hostage (822 Part I)
CPR
Social Engineering Red Flags
Staff and Offender - Maintaining Professional Boundaries - Initial Participant
Security Risk Groups within Adult Correction
Timeline
Correctional Officer III
Department of Adult Corrections-Central Prison
05.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
Needham Broughton High School
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