Destiny Potts
Licking,MO
Summary
Dynamic Correctional Sergeant with proven expertise at South Central Correctional Center in policy enforcement and emergency response. Successfully enhanced facility safety through innovative de-escalation techniques and comprehensive training programs for staff. Recognized for resolving conflicts respectfully and creating effective operational plans, ensuring a secure environment for both inmates and personnel.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
South Central Correctional Center
12.2023 - 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.
- Served as a role model for subordinates, demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of job responsibilities.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
Correctional Officer
South Central Correctional Center
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- 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.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular and thorough cell inspections.
- Ensured security of facility perimeter by conducting routine patrols.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Wrote Report of Incidents and assisted in teaching fellow officers in learning how to write them.
- Filled out Chronological logs and completed feed sheets daily.
Education
High School Diploma -
Licking R-VIII
Licking, MO05.2016
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Emergency response
- Body searches
- Policy enforcement
- Surveillance monitoring
- Inmate movement control
- Restraint techniques
- Inventory counting
- Counseling techniques
- CIT Member
- PACT member
- FTO 2nd in command
- Ensuring everyone learns the job properly from the beginning
- I created an entire new plan for call in issues we where having
- I also created an entire book on our institution to assist new people better before they begin
Certification
Crisis Intervention Tactics
Peer Action Communication Team
Field Training Officer
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
South Central Correctional Center
12.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer
South Central Correctional Center
08.2022 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Licking R-VIII
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