Elizabeth Lunsford
Milton,FL
Summary
Dedicated Certified Correctional Officer with expertise in inmate supervision, conflict resolution, and safety enforcement. Proven ability to train new staff and maintain compliance, enhancing facility security and operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Correctional Officer
Previous Employer - Escambia County Corrections
Pensacola, FL
07.2013 - 03.2026
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure safety and security within facility environment.
- Conducted regular inspections of inmate areas to maintain compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and emergency response teams during critical incidents.
- Trained new correctional officers on policies, procedures, and facility protocols.
- Booking Sergeant from 2020 - 2026
Certified Correctional Officer
Blackwater River Correctional Facility
Milton, FL
06.2010 - 07.2013
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to de-escalate tense situations among inmates.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, maintaining accurate documentation for administrative review.
- Developed and facilitated educational programs for inmate rehabilitation and reintegration efforts.
- Oversaw daily operations of correctional facility, ensuring adherence to operational standards and procedures.
Certified Correctional Officer
Graceville Correctional Facility
Graceville, FL
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Enhanced inmate safety by conducting thorough cell searches and confiscating contraband items.
- Collaborated with other correctional officers to establish consistent enforcement of institutional rules and policies.
- Improved overall efficiency within the facility by participating in team meetings focused on problem-solving initiatives geared towards a safer working environment.
- Handled emergency situations calmly under pressure, utilizing crisis intervention techniques to maintain order within the facility.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL05-2005
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- Restraint techniques
- Contraband control
- Security procedures
- Verbal de-escalation
- Surveillance
- Behavioral management
- Staff management
- Defensive tactics
- Firearms proficiency
- Correctional facility procedures
- Safety and security enforcement
- Conflict resolution skills
- Mental health awareness
- Observation
- CCTV monitoring
- Inmate monitoring
- Relationship building and management
- Booking procedures
- Contraband seizure
- Self-defense tactics
- Self-defense techniques
- File and record maintenance
- Stress tolerance
- First aid training
- Safety
- Facility security
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Suicide prevention
- De-escalation techniques
- Central and pod control
- Emergency response
- Records management
- Cultural sensitivity
- Prisoner transport
- Crisis intervention training
- Facility maintenance
- Courtroom practices
- Visitation oversight
- Armory and key control
- Work crew management
- Perimeter control
- Incident prevention
- Contraband inspections
- Contraband detection
- Work detail oversight
- Radio communication
- Excellent problem solver
- Non-violent intervention
- First aid and CPR certified
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Safety and security
- Excellent communication
- Inmate transport
- Active listening
Timeline
Certified Correctional Officer
Previous Employer - Escambia County Corrections
07.2013 - 03.2026
Certified Correctional Officer
Blackwater River Correctional Facility
06.2010 - 07.2013
Certified Correctional Officer
Graceville Correctional Facility
08.2009 - 06.2010
Associate of Science - Psychology
Pensacola State College