Evan Foskey
Archer
Summary
Confident leader dedicated to policy and procedure. Exceeds expectations for staff performance, consistently enforces rules and seeks opportunities for team improvement. Offers high integrity, attention to detail and excellent decision-making abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
Florida Department Of Corrections
Tallahassee
02.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily activities of inmates in accordance with facility policies.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure safety and security protocols were followed.
- Managed inmate movements within the facility, ensuring compliance with schedules.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents and daily operations for reporting purposes.
- Assisted in conflict resolution between inmates, promoting a peaceful environment.
- Trained new staff on facility procedures and emergency response protocols.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order and discipline among inmates.
- Supervised subordinate officers in their daily duties.
- Reviewed incident reports and other documentation submitted by subordinates.
- Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
- Monitored inmate movement within the facility to maintain security and safety of staff, inmates and visitors.
- Conducted random searches for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
- Enforced discipline among inmates according to established rules and regulations.
- Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
- Investigated allegations of misconduct by inmates and staff members.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving riots, hostage situations, escapes or other critical events.
- Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
- Ensured compliance with departmental policies, regulations and procedures.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior management to discuss operational needs and objectives.
- Provided guidance and counseling to inmates regarding personal issues or problems they may be facing while incarcerated.
- Developed strategies to reduce incidents of violence or inappropriate behavior within the facility.
- Supervised visitation and checked visitors for proper identification and contraband.
- Received and inspected mail and property from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of personnel and general public.
- Facilitated communication between inmates, family members, attorneys and other external parties.
- Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Recorded prisoner identification, charges and incidents of inmate disturbance, keeping daily logs of prisoner activities.
- Promoted safety, order, and functionality of facility.
- Assigned and monitored training needs of subordinate staff members to close knowledge and performance gaps.
- Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
- Settled disputes between inmates.
- Oversaw facility operations when monitoring laundry services, meal preparation and service, prisoner escorting and video surveillance.
- Maintained order in building and on grounds of prison.
- Assigned inmates to open and appropriate housing units.
- Supervised and made cell assignments.
- Conducted scheduled headcounts to verify presence of prisoners.
Correctional Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
Tallahassee
04.2020 - 02.2024
- Monitored inmate behavior to maintain safety and order within the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband.
- Assisted in the transportation of inmates between facilities and court appearances.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations to promote a secure environment.
- Responded promptly to incidents, ensuring appropriate protocols were followed.
- Documented daily activities and incidents in detailed reports for record-keeping.
- Collaborated with staff to develop strategies for conflict resolution among inmates.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in crisis management techniques.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
- Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
- Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
Education
Taylor County High School
Perry, FlSkills
- Inmate movement management
- Conflict resolution
- Safety compliance enforcement
- Incident report writing
- Security inspection
- Emergency response planning
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Policy enforcement
- Personnel supervision
- Risk assessment
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Decision making
- Stress management
- Restraint techniques
- Offender escort
- Rule enforcement
- Rules of conduct
- Security procedures
- Inmate transportation
- Emergency response
- Inmate supervision
- Inmate transport
- Crowd control
- Staff supervision
- Detail management
- Inspections
- Security protocols
- Firearms proficiency
- Inventory counting
- Surveillance monitoring
- Body searches
- Officer training
- Records maintenance
- Records management
- Manage schedules
- Improve procedures
- Incident reporting
- Reliability
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
Florida Department Of Corrections
02.2024 - Current
Correctional Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
04.2020 - 02.2024
Taylor County High School
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