Gregory Downing Jr
Columbia,SC
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and self-motivation, experienced in safe driving and vehicle inspection at Werner Enterprises. Proven ability to enhance safety and compliance while executing efficient delivery routes. Recognized for maintaining accurate logs and ensuring adherence to DOT regulations, contributing to operational excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
06.2024 - Current
- Operated long-haul trucks adhering to safety regulations and company policies.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Planned and executed efficient delivery routes, minimizing fuel consumption.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, mileage, and cargo details.
Correctional Officer
SCDC
11.2018 - 01.2024
- Supervised inmate activities to ensure compliance with facility regulations and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular security checks to identify potential hazards and maintain a secure environment.
- Responded promptly to incidents, applying de-escalation techniques to mitigate conflicts effectively.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and social services to support inmate rehabilitation efforts.
- Monitored inmate behavior and documentation for risk assessment and intervention planning.
- 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.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Conducted efficient inmate transfers, adhering to strict security protocols while maintaining order and control throughout the process.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
Correctional Officer
NCDC
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Trained new correctional staff on policies, procedures, and emergency response protocols.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance communication between inmates and staff members.
- Monitored inmate behavior and documentation for risk assessment and intervention planning.
- 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.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Education
No Degree - Computer And Information Sciences
Livingstone College
Salisbury, North Carolina, NCHigh School Diploma -
James Hillhouse High School
New Haven CT06-2005
Skills
- Safe driving
- Strong work ethic
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Safe driving practices
- Vehicle inspection
- Commercial driving
- DOT compliance
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
Languages
English
Timeline
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
06.2024 - Current
Correctional Officer
SCDC
11.2018 - 01.2024
Correctional Officer
NCDC
01.2016 - 11.2018
No Degree - Computer And Information Sciences
Livingstone College
High School Diploma -
James Hillhouse High School