I love the water Snorkeling, swimming, scuba diving, canoeing, paddle boarding, taking my pontoon boat out and my favorite water toy is my jet ski Riding my 4 wheeler and my Polaris RZR when I can Slowly remodeling my house
- Outdoor Recreation
Harvey Sammons
DeFuniak Springs
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Walton Correctional Institution, adept in de-escalation techniques and staff supervision. Demonstrated ability to enhance safety and efficiency, leading to a significant reduction in contraband incidents. Skilled in fostering teamwork and managing time effectively, ensuring operational excellence across diverse roles.
Analytical Correctional Officer Sergeant supervises [Number] to [Number] security personnel during any given shift. Expertise in using self-defense techniques and weapons when needed. First aid and CPR certified to detect and diffuse potentially dangerous situations.
Rational Correctional Officer Sergeant with an assertive and firm demeanor. Committed to maintaining ethical and moral standards while supervising and monitoring staff and offenders. Familiar with mental health and behavioral disorders. Excellent courtroom knowledge to transport inmates.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
Walton Correctional Institution
03.2021 - 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 4 employees and performance of tasks and managed 160 offenders.
- Served as a role model for subordinates, demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of job responsibilities.
- 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.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
Driver
Lans Disposal
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and efficient transportation services.
- Delivered employees and materials to job sites daily.
- Kept vehicle clean both inside and out to ensure a pleasant experience for passengers.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries.
- Maintained calm under pressure during high-traffic situations or unexpected occurrences while transporting clients safely to their destinations.
- Increased repeat business through exceptional communication skills and friendly demeanor.
- Stayed up-to-date on traffic patterns and construction projects to avoid delays whenever possible.
- Answered, scheduled, and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
- Developed rapport with regular clients, fostering long-term relationships that contributed to the success of the business.
- Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
Retail Merchandiser
The HT Hackney Company
02.2012 - 03.2020
- Organized and maintained displays to achieve clean and appealing product layouts.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and strategically organized merchandise displays.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Developed relationships with key store personnel to support proper product placement and visibility.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Developed creative solutions for unique visual challenges within limited display spaces while adhering to corporate guidelines.
- Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
- Updated pricing by changing labels and signage for short-term promotions and final clearances.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Baker High School
Baker, FL05-1991
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Emergency response
- Body searches
- Policy enforcement
- Inmate transportation
- Staff supervision
- Inmate supervision
- Officer training
- Offender escort
- Records maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 4 staff members, helped them with officer development by providing a positive attitude and positive reenforcement techniques.
- Achieved compliance of inmate population by maintaining care, custody and control by applying rules and regulations with accuracy and efficiency according to policy and procedures.
Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver
Open water certified in 2003. Completed my nitrox certification, required number of dives and deep dive course. Have over 600 logged dives. Note : Roughly 400 of those are solo, yes, I carry redundant bail out tank with me on every dive.
Interests
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
Walton Correctional Institution
03.2021 - Current
Driver
Lans Disposal
02.2020 - 03.2021
Retail Merchandiser
The HT Hackney Company
02.2012 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Baker High School
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