Dontrevia Richardson

Correctional Officer Sergeant

State Of Florida

03.2019 - Current

Supervised 9 employees and performance of tasks and managed over 700 offenders.
Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
Assisted in the rehabilitation process with educational programs, counseling services, and vocational training opportunities for inmates.
Facilitated successful inmate re-entry into society through comprehensive case management and support services coordination.
Established a system for tracking inmate progress towards rehabilitative goals leading to an increase in program completion rates.
Provided ongoing mentoring and guidance to junior officers, fostering a supportive team environment focused on professional growth and development.
Reduced instances of inmate altercations through proactive conflict resolution strategies and mediation techniques.
Effectively managed high-stress situations while maintaining professionalism, demonstrating strong leadership skills under pressure.
Conducted emergency response drills to prepare staff for various crises situations, minimizing potential harm to both staff and inmates.
Developed strong relationships with local law enforcement agencies to enhance information sharing and cooperation between organizations.
Updated documentation systems which improved accuracy in reporting incidents.
Increased security measures by regularly inspecting all areas of the facility for potential hazards or risks.
Improved staff communication by implementing weekly meetings and regular training sessions.
Streamlined daily operations for efficient staff scheduling and effective resource allocation.
Assisted in the development of an inmate work program that provided valuable vocational skills and opportunities for community reintegration.
Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to identify trends in inmate behavior, allowing for targeted intervention strategies implementation.
Organized recreational activities that promoted positive interactions among inmates, reducing tensions and improving overall facility morale.
Implemented new procedures for contraband detection that resulted in fewer incidents of illegal substances entering the facility.
Collaborated with medical personnel to ensure proper care for inmates with health concerns or medical needs.
Maintained order within the facility by enforcing institutional rules and regulations consistently.
Enhanced inmate safety by conducting thorough cell searches and confiscating contraband items.
Coordinated with other correctional facilities during transfers of inmates, ensuring smooth transitions between institutions without compromising security protocols.
Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
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.
Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.