Heather Henderson

As the Operational Review Sergeant I conduct all audits for the prison to make sure every department within the unit is operating correctly and doing everything by policy. Also under this is the Drug Testing Department, I am responsible for conducting all drug tests for Inmates and Employees.

• Demonstrated ability to handle difficult inmates in a professional and effective manner.
• Maintained order within the facility by conducting searches, shakedowns, head counts and pat downs as necessary.
• Developed excellent communication skills to de-escalate potentially volatile situations.
• Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on changes in correctional policies and procedures.
• Implemented safety protocols for the protection of inmates, staff and visitors from harm or injury.
• Assisted in maintaining records of inmate activities including incident reports, disciplinary hearings and sentencing procedures

• Supervise inmates/officers. Maintain paperwork, make sure all logs are completed. Conduct security rounds of the unit and keep the farm operations running.
• Demonstrated ability to handle difficult inmates in a professional and effective manner.
• Developed excellent communication skills to de-escalate situations.
• Utilized sound judgment and decision making skills when dealing with inmates, staff and visitors.

• Created a positive classroom environment that encouraged students to take risks and explore their own ideas.
• Taught skills in English grammar and syntax, vocabulary, and proper word usage.
• Developed and adapted curriculum to encompass English reading, writing and comprehension skills.
• Instructed students in grammar, composition, and reading comprehension.
• Developed assignments and exams to increase comprehension of course concepts.

• Demonstrated ability to handle difficult inmates in a professional and effective manner.
• Maintained order within the facility by conducting searches, shakedowns, head counts and pat downs as necessary.
• Developed excellent communication skills to de-escalate potentially volatile situations.
• Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on changes in correctional policies and procedures.
• Implemented safety protocols for the protection of inmates, staff and visitors from harm or injury.
• Assisted in maintaining records of inmate activities including incident reports, disciplinary hearings and sentencing procedures.