Deborah Ward
Sherman,TX
Summary
Correctional Officer who employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to keep order and avoid dangerous situations. Resourceful and dedicated Correctional Officer with motivational leadership, training and employee supervision experience. Extensively trained in defensive tactics and suicide prevention. Flexible Correctional Officer offering 18 years in the security industry. Willing to work all shifts and holidays. Correctional Officer who exercises excellent judgment during crisis events and develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
10.1999 - 01.2025
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to help keep the institution safe and secure.
- Searched the building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Supervised inmates clearing debris from roadways and drains.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Responded to inquiries from the public, other staff, inmates and visitors.
- Led disciplinary hearings and made recommendations for sentencing.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
Security Protection Specialist
Ross Stores Inc
11.2009 - 11.2010
- Maintained accurate and detailed logs of all events that occurred during each shift.
- Prevented crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior.
- Prevented crimes by immediately reporting all unusual, unauthorized and illegal activity on the premises.
- Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
David Starr Jordan Senior High School
Long Beach, CA1987
Skills
- Emergency response
- Inmate management
- Team-oriented
- Safety and security-oriented
- File and records management
- Suicide prevention training
- Weapons training
- Safety and security
- Self-defense techniques
- Strong verbal communication
- Extremely organized
- Report writing
- Self-motivated
Computer Experience
Internet, Microsoft Word, Passport, Lotus and Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Security Protection Specialist
Ross Stores Inc
11.2009 - 11.2010
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
10.1999 - 01.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
David Starr Jordan Senior High School
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