Derick Strunk
Jamestown,TN
Summary
Dynamic Correctional Officer with proven expertise at Morgan County Correctional Complex in inmate supervision and conflict resolution. Successfully reduced contraband incidents through vigilant monitoring and effective search techniques. Skilled in emergency response and de-escalation, fostering a secure environment while enhancing communication among staff. Committed to maintaining safety and security within correctional facilities.
Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols.
Committed Correctional Officer with passion for criminal justice. Experienced in maximum and medium security locations. Extensively trained in suicide prevention and defensive tactical techniques.
Experienced with maintaining security and control within correctional facilities. Utilizes conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques to manage inmate behavior effectively. Strong understanding of legal and ethical standards, ensuring compliance and safety.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Morgan County Correctional Complex
03.2025 - 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.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
Logging
Daryl Strunk
02.2020 - 03.2025
- Maintained accurate records, tracking inventory and logging maintenance activities for comprehensive data analysis.
- Managed logistics and transportation for logging activities, resulting in reduced transit times and cost savings.
- Communicated effectively with team members using radios and hand signals, facilitating seamless coordination during complex logging operations.
- Implemented centralized logging solutions such as Elasticsearch or Graylog for simplified log analysis across multiple servers.
Education
High School Diploma -
York Agricultural Institute
Jamestown, TN05-2020
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Correctional facility procedures
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint techniques
- Inmate monitoring
- Safety and security enforcement
- Self-defense tactics
- Search and seizure procedures
- Observation
- Surveillance
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Morgan County Correctional Complex
03.2025 - Current
Logging
Daryl Strunk
02.2020 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
York Agricultural Institute
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