Halford Cox, Jr
Glen St Mary,FL
Summary
Proven law enforcement professional with a strong background in corrections and security, notably at Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Excelled in conflict resolution and inmate behavior modification, showcasing adaptability and ethical conduct. Demonstrated leadership in enhancing facility safety and fostering mental health awareness. Skilled in defensive techniques and effective communication, achieving significant reductions in inmate altercations.
Law enforcement professional with strong expertise in maintaining security and order. Skilled in conflict resolution, surveillance, and ensuring safety within detention facilities. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and delivering consistent results. Dependable and adept at handling high-pressure situations with integrity and professionalism.
Promoted to the rank of Sergeant, culminating in the rank of Master Sergeant. Served as Correctional Sergeant for over 18 years. Supervised officers and inmates in stressful, high liability areas of the jail.
Served as the Watch Administrative Sergeant for 7 years. Prepared watch roll calls, approved leave for officers, hired overtime to fill vacancies and scheduled officer training. Handled phone calls from the general public, media and other law enforcement agencies.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Deputy
Baker County Sheriff's Office
12.2022 - Current
- Mitigated potential conflicts among detainees through proactive intervention techniques, de-escalating tense situations before they escalated further.
- Assisted with training new deputies on facility policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent performance across the team.
- Maintained a safe environment for inmates and staff through consistent enforcement of facility rules and regulations.
- Expedited intake processes while maintaining accuracy, ensuring timely placement of new detainees into appropriate housing units.
- Collaborated with fellow deputies to develop and implement effective safety protocols, minimizing incidents within the facility.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing detailed briefings for incoming staff members, ensuring seamless continuity of care for inmates.
Delivery Associate
Zulu Logistix (Amazon)
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Ensured customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate deliveries, maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills when faced with challenging circumstances without compromising the quality of work or customer satisfaction.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting colleagues and fostering teamwork in meeting company objectives.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Adapted quickly to changing conditions during inclement weather or unexpected road closures, rerouting effectively while minimizing delays.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
Sales Associate
Wild West Gold and Guns
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Corrections Officer
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
08.1996 - 10.2021
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
- Supported successful emergency response efforts by participating in regular drills and training exercises.
- Prevented contraband introduction through diligent cell searches and visitor screenings.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure and orderly environment within the correctional facility.
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
- Provided guidance for new staff members as part of an ongoing training program aimed at enhancing overall team performance.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently documenting incidents, medical issues, and daily activities.
- Developed a reputation for professionalism and integrity, serving as a role model for fellow officers in the performance of daily duties and adherence to ethical standards.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities while serving as shift supervisor, coordinating officer assignments, resolving conflicts among staff members, and providing feedback on performance evaluations.
- Supported mental health initiatives within the institution by working closely with psychological services personnel to identify and address inmate concerns or needs.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Restrained juvenile inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FLNo Degree - General Studies
Mars HIll College
Mars Hill, NCHigh School Diploma -
Nathan B. Forrest Sr High School
Jacksonville, Fl06-1988
Skills
- First-aid and CPR
- Firearms proficiency
- Patrol procedures
- Body and cell searches
- Inmate monitoring
- Physical restraint
- Headcounts
- Inmate escorting
- Medical emergencies
- Facility monitoring
- Perimeter guarding
- Disturbance management
- Security and sanitation checks
- System recordkeeping
- Defensive techniques
- Inmate control
- Inmate observation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Safety and security enforcement
- Conflict resolution skills
- Mental health awareness
- Professionalism
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Central and pod control
- Adaptability
- Rules Enforcement
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Communication Equipment Operation
- Ethical standards of conduct
- Excellent problem solver
- First aid and CPR certified
Timeline
Detention Deputy
Baker County Sheriff's Office
12.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Wild West Gold and Guns
12.2021 - 04.2022
Delivery Associate
Zulu Logistix (Amazon)
09.2021 - 12.2022
Corrections Officer
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
08.1996 - 10.2021
No Degree - General Studies
Florida State College
No Degree - General Studies
Mars HIll College
High School Diploma -
Nathan B. Forrest Sr High School
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