Dylan Patterson
Greer,SC
Summary
Dedicated Detention Deputy with extensive experience at Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, skilled in crisis management and inmate supervision. Successfully reduced contraband introduction through rigorous searches and enhanced safety by implementing effective de-escalation techniques. Recognized for attention to detail and teamwork, ensuring a secure environment for both staff and inmates.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detention Deputy
Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office
Spartanburg, SC
02.2023 - Current
- Mitigated potential conflicts among detainees through proactive intervention techniques, de-escalating tense situations before they escalated further.
- Assisted with training new deputies on facility policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent performance across the team.
- Maintained a safe environment for inmates and staff through consistent enforcement of facility rules and regulations.
- Expedited intake processes while maintaining accuracy, ensuring timely placement of new detainees into appropriate housing units.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing detailed briefings for incoming staff members, ensuring seamless continuity of care for inmates.
- Contributed to the efficient operation of the detention center through accurate recordkeeping, including incident reports, daily logs, and inmate files.
- Enhanced inmate security by conducting thorough cell inspections and monitoring daily activities.
- Reduced contraband introduction into the facility by conducting thorough searches of incoming individuals and packages.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Verified identification using specialized databases and methods such as fingerprinting.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
- Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
Education
Blue Ridge High School
Greer, SC2022
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- De-escalation techniques
- Crisis management
- Defensive tactics
- First aid and CPR
- Firearms proficiency
- Body and cell searches
- Headcounts
- Key control
- Report preparation
- Inmate escorting
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Correctional facility procedures
- Effective communication
- Safety and security enforcement
- Mental health awareness
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- CCTV monitoring
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Detail-oriented
- Firearm safety
- Booking procedures
Accomplishments
2023 Rookie Officer of the Year
Selected as an FTO (Field Training Officer) in 2025
Certification
SCCJA Class 2 Law Enforcement Certification (2023)
Timeline
Detention Deputy
Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office
02.2023 - Current
Blue Ridge High School