Ebony Shaw

Work History

United States Penitentiary Florence-40Hours A Week

06.2024 - Current

Counseled inmates either individually or group settings to bring problems to light and implement potential solutions.
Addressed behavior and stability of inmates to root out concerning connections or mental health issues.
Evaluate inmates progress of cell sanitation, and job .
Provides counseling and guidance for the inmates assigned to the unit regarding institutional adjustment.
Conducts Unit Disciplinary Hearings.
Schedule, legal call and visits with inmates and their attorneys
Conduct special housing unit rounds to speak with inmates who are on my caseload regarding issues and concerns they may have.
Participates in inmates program review meetings with unit team staff.
Assist the Reentry AffairsCoordinator(RAC) with acquiring identification(Social Security card, birth certification, and driver’s license or non-driver state identification)for inmates who are soon to be released.
Monitor inmates legal visits and professional visits.
Conducts NCIC checks on visitors who are requesting to enter the facility.

FMC Carswell - 40 Hours A Week.

06.2023 - 06.2024

Address inquiries from general public,other staff, inmates and visitors to resolve concerns as front lobby officer
Observe and supervise inmates due visitation,meal time, recreation, phone calls and In housing units.
Daily demonstrate knowledge of the Bureau of prison correctional policies, while supervising inmates.
Search cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Escorte inmates to and from cells,hospitals, and medical appointments.
Conduct routine and emergency head counts.
Observe and Identify abnormal behaviors, individually and in groups of Inmates.
Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Working as rear gate officer,Inspecting vehicles entering and exiting the rear gate. Preventing introduction of contraband into the facility .Properly verifying each person through identification coming in to the rear gate and leaving out.
Enforced visitation rules as the visitation officer ,monitor inmates during visitation to prevent the introduction of contraband.

FCI Bastrop - 40 Hours A Week.

08.2021 - 06.2023

Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following bureau of prisons guidelines.
Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully, and the ability to identify potential problems and abnormal behavior.
Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and visitation.
Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution, while working as front lobby officer.
Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.

Michigan Department Of Corrections-40 Hours A Week

08.2016 - 06.2021

Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
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.
Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
Administered drug tests to inmates.

Spectrum Juvenile Justice Services

04.2016 - 08.2016

Assisted in educational programs, providing academic support and tutoring services to improve detainee performance in school.
Maintained a secure environment with diligent supervision of daily activities both inside and outside the detention center.
Provided guidance and support for detainees, helping them navigate through personal and legal challenges.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized plans for each detainee''s rehabilitation process.
Promoted positive behavior change by facilitating group therapy sessions addressing anger management, substance abuse, and life skills development.
Increased community involvement by coordinating volunteer opportunities for juvenile detainees to complete required service hours.
Strengthened family bonds through supervised visitations, allowing juveniles to maintain connections with their loved ones during their stay at the detention center.
Prevented potential safety hazards by regularly inspecting living quarters, recreational areas, and common spaces within the facility for cleanliness and compliance with established standards.
Supervised the daily recreational operation, of juvenile offenders during recreation time out.
Participated and supervised juvenile offenders, team sports activities during recreation.
Facilitated and implemented recreational indoor and outdoor activities for juvenile offenders.
Supervised juvenile offender's, and family participants during recreational leisure activities.