Ebony Sprague
Dillwyn Correctional Center
Farmville,VA
2027
years of professional experience
Adaptable correctional professional with experience in facility operations, staff training, and incident documentation. Strong in communication, collaboration, and maintaining accuracy under pressure. Certified instructor focused on compliance, coaching, and consistent program support.
Work History
Assistant Institutional Training Officer
9 Months- Coordinated staff training schedules and maintained attendance records for required correctional center programs.
- Delivered support for new employees on facility policies, safety procedures, and security expectations.
- Prepared training materials, handouts, and classroom resources for certification and compliance sessions.
- Recorded training completions and updated personnel files with accurate development documentation.
- Maintained confidentiality while handling employee records, training logs, and compliance documentation.
- Balanced multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality of workmanship or attention to detail.
- Adjusted instructional strategies according to student needs and understanding of material.
- Maintained accurate records of all completed trainings, ensuring compliance with academy regulations and standards.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
Correctional Officer
3 Years 9 Months- Monitored inmate movement within housing units, ensuring compliance with facility rules and security procedures.
- Conducted security rounds, identified contraband, and reported unsafe conditions to supervisory staff.
- Documented incidents, inmate behavior, and shift activity in detailed correctional reports.
- Performed inmate counts, verified unit accountability, and maintained accurate records.
- Responded to disturbances, applied approved de-escalation techniques, and supported emergency response efforts. (SRT Level II and CCIT Instructor.)
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures. (FTO, Master Correctional Officer, and Adjunct General Instructor.)
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.
Security Officer
- Responded to disturbances, emergencies, and security breaches following policies and procedures.
- Performed inmate counts, headcounts, and movement checks to ensure custody accountability.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
Education
No Degree - Entrepreneurship Management
High School Diploma
Skills
Certified Instructor in Defensive Tactics
Firearms
Chemical L.L.
Risen Stun Dynamics
and Correctional Crisis Intervention.
Lesson and material planning
Documentation and recordkeeping
Leadership development
Class scheduling
Employee interviewing
Teamwork and collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent communication
Timeline
Assistant Institutional Training Officer
Dillwyn Correctional Center
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Correctional Officer
Dillwyn Correctional Center
04.2022 - 01.2026Read More
Security Officer
Piedmont Regional Jail Authority
2020 - 2022Read More
Virginia Union University
No Degree from Entrepreneurship Management
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Prince Edward County Public School
High School Diploma
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