Gavin K. Penrod
Summary
Developed comprehensive skills in high-security environment, including strategic planning, conflict resolution, and team leadership. Demonstrates expertise in maintaining safety and order while fostering positive interactions. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging transferable skills to contribute effectively in diverse settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
Southeast Correctional Center
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Supervised 20 employees and performance of tasks and managed 280+ offenders.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Reduced instances of violence within the institution through effective conflict resolution strategies and communication skills.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Conducted thorough investigations into allegations of misconduct or rule violations, resulting in fair disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Evaluated job performance of subordinate staff members regularly while providing constructive feedback for improvement opportunities.
- Served as a role model for subordinates, demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of job responsibilities.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Efficiently managed resources such as time, personnel, and equipment to ensure smooth operations within the correctional facility.
- Improved staff performance by providing training and guidance on institutional policies and best practices.
- Contributed to creating a safer environment for both staff and inmates by maintaining vigilance, reporting concerns, and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
- Coordinated responses to critical incidents effectively ensuring minimal disruption to facility operations.
Correctional Officer
Southeast Correctional Center
06.2023 - 02.2024
- 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.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
Education
Certificate in - Criminal Justice
Cape Career & Technology Center
Cape Girardeau, MO05-2022
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Emergency response
- Body searches
- Policy enforcement
- Inmate transportation
- Staff supervision
- Officer training
- Rule enforcement
- Inmate movement control
- Surveillance monitoring
- Inventory counting
- Crisis management
- Job assignments
- Inspections
- Counseling techniques
- Firearms proficiency
- Offender escort
- Search and seizure procedures
- Behavioral management
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20+ staff members.
- Assistant Team Lead on the Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT)
- Played a pivotal role in coaching and training 5 subordinate staff members to achieve promotions.
- The Corrections Way (TCW) Ambassador.
- Personnel Club Member
- SECC Recruiter
- Field Training Officer
Certification
- Crisis Intervention - 40 Hours
- Field Training Officer
- Firearms (Glock, Shotgun, AR)
- Crime Scene Processing
- Report Writing
- Fingerprinting
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
Southeast Correctional Center
02.2024 - Current
Correctional Officer
Southeast Correctional Center
06.2023 - 02.2024
Certificate in - Criminal Justice
Cape Career & Technology Center
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