Desiree Tyler
Tallulah,LA
Summary
As a Correctional Officer Sergeant I am 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. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Sergeant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer Sergeant
Security Management LLC
08.2022 - Current
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
- Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
Cashier Team Lead
Popeye's Restaurants
05.2020 - 08.2023
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards.
Paraprofessional
Ruston Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to increase support and provide best learning environment.
CNA
Ruston Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Cashier Team Lead
Wendys Restaurant
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
- Helped management develop employee improvement plans and motivate team members to continually improve.
- Mentored new team members on sales software system operation.
- Educated employees on register use, merchandising, and customer service.
- Maintained stock to meet expected customer demand.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA05.2023
High School Diploma -
Madison High School
Tallulah, LA05.2018
Associate of Science -
Louisiana Delta Community College
Tallulah, LA05.2018
Skills
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Chronic Disease Management
- Charting Expertise
- Case Management
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Safety and Security Enforcement
- Inmate Rights
- Team Leadership
- Issue and Conflict Resolution
- Job Assignments
- Graphic Design
- Time Management
Certification
- CCO - Certified Corrections Officer
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Correctional Officer Sergeant
Security Management LLC
08.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
Ruston Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Cashier Team Lead
Popeye's Restaurants
05.2020 - 08.2023
CNA
Ruston Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC
09.2019 - 12.2020
Cashier Team Lead
Wendys Restaurant
04.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Grambling State University
High School Diploma -
Madison High School
Associate of Science -
Louisiana Delta Community College