Corrections Deputy
Dickson County Sheriff's Office
Dickson, TN
08.2023 - Present
- Assisted in the supervision of inmates within a correctional facility.
- Monitored and documented inmate behavior, including violations of rules.
- Conducted searches for contraband and weapons.
- Provided guidance to inmates regarding procedures and regulations.
- Enforced safety protocols to ensure security of the institution.
- Coordinated with medical staff to provide necessary care to inmates.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations or disturbances that arose.
- Assisted in maintaining order during recreation activities and meal times.
- Investigated incidents involving inmates, wrote reports, and submitted evidence as required.
- Trained new personnel on policies, practices, and procedures related to corrections operations.
- Documented disciplinary actions taken against inmates when appropriate.
- Participated in regular meetings with other corrections staff members to discuss issues related to safety, security, and inmate management.
- Attended training sessions on relevant topics such as safety techniques, communication strategies.
- Developed positive relationships with both staff members and inmates through effective communication skills.
- Intervened in conflicts between inmates in a timely manner while following established protocol.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities at the facility.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork or entering data into computer systems.
- Performed checks for contraband and screened visitors and incoming mail.
- Periodically inspected facilities for unsanitary conditions and signs of security breaches.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
