Jameka Wilson
Pembroke-Pines,United States
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Correctional Officer with more than 14 years of experience in maximum-security prisons, county detention centers, federal contract facilities, and immigration detention operations. Skilled in maintaining custody, control, and security while supervising diverse inmate and detainee populations, including ICE detainees, U.S. Marshals Service detainees, and Level IV/V maximum-security inmates. Extensive experience conducting inmate intake, classification, searches, security inspections, incident investigations, emergency response, crisis intervention, and PREA compliance. Proven ability to enforce institutional policies fairly and professionally while maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly correctional environment. Strong report-writing, communication, and teamwork skills with a commitment to professionalism, accountability, and public safety.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Northeast Ohio Correctional Center
Youngstown, Ohio
04.2026 - Current
- Supervised diverse inmate populations at federal contract correctional facility to ensure safety and compliance.
- Supervised Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction inmates.
- Supervised U.S. Marshals Service detainees awaiting sentencing or transfer.
- Oversaw ICE detainees awaiting immigration hearings or deportation.
- Conducted inmate counts, searches, and escorts while controlling inmate movement to maintain order and security.
- Maintained custody, control, and institutional security.
- Prepared detailed incident reports and responded to emergencies per policy to uphold institutional safety.
Correctional Officer
La Palma Correctional Center
Eloy, Arizona
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Supervised Level IV and Level V maximum-security inmates to maintain order and security.
- Conducted searches, counts, inspections, and inmate escorts.
- Responded to disturbances and emergencies using established correctional procedures.
- Oversaw activities of Nuestra Familia inmates to enforce safety protocols.
- Native American Brotherhood/Native Nations
- Conducted searches, counts, inspections, and inmate escorts ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Responded to disturbances and emergencies, effectively managing situations using established correctional procedures.
- Native American Brotherhood/Native Nation
Correctional Officer
Baker County Detention Center
Macclenny, Florida
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Supervised immigration detainees during removal proceedings to ensure compliance with facility regulations.
- Maintained order and enforced facility rules.
- Supervised immigration detainees awaiting removal proceedings.
- Processed detainee admissions, releases, and transfers.
- Facilitated secure detainee movement and transportation to maintain safety and order.
- Documented and reported detainee activities and incidents to maintain accurate facility records.
Correctional Officer
Alligator Alcatraz Detention Facility
Miami, Florida
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Supervised immigration detainees to ensure safety and compliance in secure detention environment.
- Conducted intake and classification processes for detainees, ensuring accurate housing assignments.
- Performed routine security checks and inspections.
- Escorted detainees throughout the facility.
- Conducted intake, identification verification, classification, and housing assignments.
- Documented incidents and prepared detailed reports to uphold compliance with detention policies.
Mail Carrier
United States Postal Service
Miami, United States
01.2020 - 05.2025
- Maintained consistent delivery schedule, ensuring reliable service for customers.
- Sorted, bundled and delivered mail to homes and businesses on assigned route daily.
- Maintained a consistent delivery schedule, ensuring reliability for customer
- Obtained signatures for package deliveries, ensuring secure and accurate transactions.
- Ensured delivery vehicles were maintained and operated without incidents throughout career.
- Assisted customers with postal information and provided necessary forms at the service counter.
- Lifted and transported packages up to 70 pounds safely.
Correctional Officer
Miami Dade Sheriff's Office
Miami, United States
01.2007 - 01.2018
- Supervised and ensured care of 900 detainees in county jail, maintaining safety and order within facility.
- Supervised and enforced detention facility rules and regulations various style of housing units (dormitory, cell units, mental health and confinement)
- Effectively managed crisis situations, de-escalating conflicts and ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals involved.
- Conducted searches and inspections, resulting in the discovery and confiscation of contraband items, ensuring the safety of staff and inmates.
- Collaborated with a team of correctional officers and staff to maintain a secure and rehabilitative environment.
- Collaborated with Securus Technologies to monitor and record inmate phone calls, leading to the identification and prevention of illicit activities, such as contraband smuggling.
- Documented incidents, maintained accurate logs, and completed reports in compliance with departmental policies.
- Monitored and recorded inmate phone calls with Securus Technologies, identifying and preventing illicit activities like contraband smuggling.
- Managed access control room monitoring systems and which controls and monitor the entire detention facility controlling unauthorized access incidents
Correctional Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
Pembroke-pines, United States
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Maintained security and control in maximum-security prison housing over 850 inmates through regular patrols, inmate searches, and enforcement of facility rules and regulations.
- Maintained and enforced security measures within a high-risk maximum security female prison
- Enforced security measures in high-risk maximum security female prison, ensuring safety and order within the facility.
- Collaborated with psychological services to support inmates' mental health needs, improving compliance with housing units
- Collaborated with psychological services to address inmates' mental health needs within housing units.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the safety and well-being of inmates.
Education
EOT course -
Palm Beach State College
West Palm Beach, United StatesHigh School Diploma - undefined
Jefferson County High School
Monticello, United StatesCorrectional Academy - undefined
Miami Dade College
Miami, United StatesSkills
- Correctional Security Operations
- Maximum-Security Inmate Supervision
- County Jail Operations
- Federal Contract Corrections
- Immigration Detention (ICE)
- US Marshals Service Detainee Supervision
- Inmate Intake & Processing
- Security Threat Group (STG) Management
- Cell Searches & Contraband Detection
- Crisis Intervention & Emergency Response
- PREA Compliance
- Incident Reporting & Documentation
- Inmate Escort & Transportation
- Access Control Operations
- Jail Tracker Software
- Securus Technologies Monitoring
- Conflict Resolution
- Professional Communication
- Team Leadership
AWARDS
Employee of the Month/ Miami Dade County Correctional Department
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Northeast Ohio Correctional Center
04.2026 - Current
Correctional Officer
La Palma Correctional Center
08.2025 - 04.2026
Correctional Officer
Baker County Detention Center
06.2025 - 07.2025
Correctional Officer
Alligator Alcatraz Detention Facility
04.2025 - 06.2025
Mail Carrier
United States Postal Service
01.2020 - 05.2025
Correctional Officer
Miami Dade Sheriff's Office
01.2007 - 01.2018
Correctional Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
01.2005 - 01.2007
Correctional Academy - undefined
Miami Dade College
High School Diploma - undefined
Jefferson County High School
EOT course -
Palm Beach State College