Fatima E. Patterson
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Dynamic supervisory professional with over twenty-five years of experience in the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, dedicated to fostering a culture of safety, accountability, integrity, and innovation. Committed to upholding high standards while delivering essential services that address the needs of individuals in care, ensuring a secure and professional environment. Focused on reducing victimization and enhancing community safety through proactive leadership and strategic initiatives. Passionate about creating impactful solutions that prioritize the well-being of all stakeholders.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer Administrative Major
State of Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
10.2019 - Current
- Enforced facility regulations to maintain safety and security within correctional environments.
- Assisted in crisis intervention, utilizing de-escalation techniques to manage conflicts effectively.
- Evaluated incident reports to identify trends and recommend policy improvements for enhanced safety measures.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Facilitated effective emergency response drills, preparing staff for potential crises.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to ensure smooth transfer of inmates.
- Managed daily administrative operations to ensure efficient office functionality.
- Led incident response teams, ensuring swift resolution of security breaches and emergencies.
Correctional Officer- Captain
State of Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
12.2013 - 10.2019
- Direct supervision of Correctional Lieutenants, Sergeants and Corporals; Supervising over a 60 to 100 officers per shift.
- Conducted employee and inmate internal investigations and disciplinary actions in accordance to the Division of Corrections directives, security principles, and executive orders.
- Prepared notices of proposed disciplinary action letters to resolve and correct security violations and concerns.
- Outstanding knowledge of prison operations.
- Implementing, reviewing and disseminating policy and procedure.
- Grant or deny leave request according to guidelines set within the policy and procedure.
- Track, manage, and authorize overtime; working within the given operational budget and assuring that it is cost effective.
- Maintain knowledge of Emergency Operations; plan and convey the plan into action in the event of emergency.
- Inspecting for compliance of security operations in dietary, maintenance department, and overall facility operations.
- Employee and inmate investigation skills; to include responding to the scene, interviewing, statement taking, gathering evidence, conducting searches, managing the case and file presentation.
- Thinking critically in a way that is meaningful within the content area of discipline, and then applying proper and appropriate application of disciplinary action when needed.
- Evaluated and organized information to solve problems to improve the day to day operation.
Correctional Officer- Lieutenant
State of Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
08.2011 - 12.2013
- Supervised the security audit process for compliance mandated by the Maryland Commission on Correctional Standards policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of prison operations.
- Scheduling of daily post assignments for subordinates.
- Inspecting for compliance of security in inmate housing areas.
- Employee evaluations, documents and proper correspondence.
- Investigation of incidents and proper documentation.
- Supervised juvenile detainees housed in an adult facility.
- Inmate mediation.
- Work with and supervise mentally ill and behavioral health inmates.
- Supervised daily operations ensuring compliance with safety regulations and institutional policies.
Correctional Officer- Sergeant
State of Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
08.2008 - 08.2011
- Performed the duties of Officer In charge of Juvenile Detainees housed in an adult facility.
- Overseeing the daily operations of the facilities visiting area.
- Assigned as OIC of The Mental Health and Segregation units.
- Scheduling of daily orders and assuring that they are completed properly.
- Supervised inmate activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and facility regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify safety hazards and improve security measures.
- Mentored junior officers, fostering professional development and a culture of teamwork.
- Enhanced inmate safety by conducting thorough cell searches and confiscating contraband items.
- Effectively managed high-stress situations while maintaining professionalism, demonstrating strong leadership skills under pressure.
Correctional Officer
State of Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
07.2000 - 08.2008
- Supervised Adult Male Prisoners.
- Ensured accurate counts and security rounds were conducted.
- Monitored inmate movement.
- Prepared and served Notices of Infractions.
- Ensured sanitation requirements were adhered to.
- Assigned to Specialized Housing Unit of Protective Custody Inmates.
- Supervised inmate activities to ensure compliance with facility regulations.
- Conducted regular security inspections and monitoring of premises for safety hazards.
- Responded promptly to incidents, de-escalating conflicts among inmates effectively.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Education
Certification - Correctional Officer
Maryland Police and Department Training Commission
Sykesville, MD07.2000
High School Diploma -
Carver Vocational Technical High School
Baltimore, MD06-1991
Skills
- Microsoft Office and OCMS
- Working knowledge of the Internet
- Type: 45 words per min
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Safety and security enforcement
- Search and seizure procedures
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Crisis response
- Surveillance monitoring
- Staff management
- Professional mentorship
Certification
- Maryland Police and Department Training Commission (Certified Correctional Officer)
- University of Maryland Training Certification for Managing Juvenile Detainees
Timeline
Correctional Officer Administrative Major
State of Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
10.2019 - Current
Correctional Officer- Captain
State of Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
12.2013 - 10.2019
Correctional Officer- Lieutenant
State of Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
08.2011 - 12.2013
Correctional Officer- Sergeant
State of Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
08.2008 - 08.2011
Correctional Officer
State of Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
07.2000 - 08.2008
Certification - Correctional Officer
Maryland Police and Department Training Commission
High School Diploma -
Carver Vocational Technical High School