gregory gardner
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Seasoned in supervisory roles within correctional facilities, with hands-on experience in managing correctional officer teams and ensuring operational efficiency. Skilled in conflict resolution, staff training, and safety protocol implementation to maintain secure environments. Demonstrated ability to improve team performance and inmate management through strategic leadership and effective communication. Successfully enhanced facility operations and safety measures through proactive supervision and policy enforcement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer Sergeant
Florida Department Of Corrections
Century, Florida
09.2023 - Current
- Provided guidance to subordinates regarding proper procedures related to security operations.
- Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
- Conducted scheduled headcounts to verify presence of prisoners.
- Maintained records of inmate movement within the facility as well as outside visits or transfers.
- Conducted searches of staff members, visitors and inmates upon entry and exit from the facility.
- Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Inspected conditions of locks, window bars and doors at correctional facilities to verify security and prevent escapes.
- Monitored CCTV systems for suspicious activity and responded accordingly.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state and local laws governing corrections operations.
- Intervened in situations involving physical altercations between inmates or between inmates and staff members.
- Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
- Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.
- Supervised subordinate officers in the performance of their duties, including inmate security and control, housing assignments, meal service, recreation activities and work details.
- Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
- Inspected cells to ensure that all rules and regulations pertaining to living conditions were met.
- Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
- Settled disputes between inmates.
- Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
- Promoted safety, order, and functionality of facility.
Correctional Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
Pensacola, FL
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Managed conflict and negotiated resolutions between inmates to prevent violence and ensure the safety of all individuals in the facility.
- Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.
- Participated in training sessions to stay current on best practices in corrections and emergency response.
- Facilitated communication between inmates and facility staff, including relaying requests and grievances.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Trained new correctional officers on facility procedures, safety protocols, and the ethical treatment of inmates.
- Responded to emergencies and incidents, such as fights or attempted escapes, using appropriate restraint techniques.
- Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to inmates.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
Line Cook
Bonefish Grill Restaurants
, FL
09.2016 - 01.2023
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
DBPR HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Panama City, Florida
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Monitored employee work areas for unsafe conditions or practices and took appropriate corrective action when necessary.
- Conducted safety briefings to inform crews of safety hazards.
- Monitored compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to occupational health and safety.
- Analyzed incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses and accidents.
- Analyzed data collected from various sources such as accident investigations, incident reports and inspection results in order to identify trends that may indicate systemic problems within the organization.
- Supported health and safety technicians aligned to facility by providing guidance, coaching and direction.
- Investigated, resolved and reported on occurrences documented on employee incident and accident reports.
- Conducted safety inspections of workplace, identified hazards and provided corrective action recommendations.
- Ordered suspension of activities posing threats to workers' health or safety.
- Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pine Forest High School
Pensacola, FL06-2014
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Contraband detection
- Policy enforcement
- Crisis management
- Conflict resolution proficiency
- Verbal communication
- Timekeeping
- Inmate supervision
- Incident investigation
- Facility maintenance
- Self-defense tactics
- Public safety
- Firearms trained
- Trained in self-defense
- Security protocols
- Patrol procedures
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Correctional Officer Sergeant
Florida Department Of Corrections
09.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
04.2022 - 09.2023
SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
DBPR HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
02.2020 - 04.2022
Line Cook
Bonefish Grill Restaurants
09.2016 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Pine Forest High School