Dynamic and results-driven Lieutenant with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, skilled in emergency response and audit compliance. Proven ability to lead and supervise staff effectively, ensuring institutional security and operational excellence. Expertise in investigative procedures following laws and policies, ensuring no mistakes are made that could jeopardies the legal or administrative processes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lieutenant
Department of Justice / Federal Bureau of Prisons
Yazoo City, United States
12.2018 - Current
Supervised shift operations in Correctional Services, guiding correctional officers' performance and policy interpretation.
Responded swiftly to emergencies, assessing situations to determine necessary actions.
Authorized operational changes during emergencies to ensure safety and compliance.
Conducted audits and operational reviews across departments to verify adherence to policies.
Instructed Introduction to Correctional Techniques classes, enhancing staff training and development.
Investigated violations of regulations, including assaults and introduction of contraband, following appropriate protocols.
Managed security protocols for Special Housing Units, ensuring safe housing for all inmates.
Coordinated complex investigations involving staff and inmates, producing detailed reports for prosecution.
Assisted in the development of procedures that improved operational efficiency within the institution.
Responded to emergency calls and provided assistance.
Collected evidence at crime scenes, including photographs.
Completed investigations which led to arrests and prosecutions of offenders.
Reviewed case files prior to legal proceedings to ensure accuracy of documents.
Identified opportunities for process improvements through analysis of current systems and procedures.
Monitored and investigated suspicions persons situations and unusual activities.
Saved time through effective emergency issue resolution.
Maximized data collection accuracy by recording, storing and analyzing security information.
Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, following proper legal procedures
Senior Officer Specialist
Department of Justice / Federal Bureau of Prisons
Yazoo City, United States
08.2007 - 12.2018
Company Overview: This is a federal job
Correctional Officer duties and responsibilities: Ensuring the safety and security of co-workers as well as the prisoners. Supervise prisoners in their daily lives using the knowledge of the Policies and Procedures, Complex Supplements and Post Orders. Being Firm, Fair and Consistent in all choices made while dealing with prisoners. Maintain logs and write reports as needed.
I've worked in the Special Housing Unit (all post) to include SHU#1 for an extended period of time, directing staff and ensuring all tasks were completed in a safe/secure and timely manner.
I've worked as Compound #1 and #2 on all shifts, performing various tasks such as Standing/Supervising Mainline (Mealtime), Keeping traffic flowing on the Compound, Interacting with and motivating inmate work crews to complete their tasks to standard.
I've worked several inmate housing areas on all shifts, giving inmates instructions as to sanitation and hygiene.
While working as a basic prisoner transport officer, I've coordinated and completed the movement of a critically injured inmate from his unit to Medical then to a hospital via Ambulance while maintaining a high standard of security and professionalism when interacting with the public.
I've worked all Visitation posts to include Visiting #1,2,3 and 4 ensuring inmates and visitors adhered to all rules while ensuring contraband was not allowed to enter the facility.
I've worked as the Front Lobby Officer, screening staff as well as visitors wishing to enter the facility, Screened incoming calls using proper locator center procedures.
I've worked the Control Room as both the Control Officer #1 and Control Officer #2 utilizing Sentry as needed, Conducted key inventory, Properly issuing equipment utilizing shadow board.
I've worked as the Central Tool Room Officer on several occasions, always maintaining an accurate account of all tools.
I've worked as the Rear Gate Officer, controlling access to the facility by properly screening and searching all personnel and vehicles in accordance with policy.
I've worked as the Mobile Patrol several times, ensuring the physical security (fencing) around the facility was operational and secure.
While working these various posts and shifts, I've found contraband that I properly documented and disposed of.
I provided guidance and counseling to lower-graded officers in the performance of their duties, setting the example for other officers in his/her professional bearing, uniform and demeanor while working in close harmony with other departments in achieving common goals.
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