Jason Ussery
Mc Rae Helena,GA
Summary
Confident Correctional Sergeant experienced in overseeing daily operations of correctional facilities. Achieved enhanced safety and security through effective enforcement of facility rules, conducting inmate counts, and implementing de-escalation techniques that improved facility environment. Focused on team performance, crisis management, and conflict resolution to drive continuous improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
Georgia Department of Corrections
Mc Rae Helena, GA
12.2022 - Current
- Supervised correctional officers during Georgia Department of Corrections facility operations.
- Directed inmate counts, escorts, and movement within secure housing units.
- Monitored custody areas for safety concerns and policy compliance.
- Responded to disturbances, emergencies, and inmate behavior incidents.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and common areas for contraband.
- Enforced correctional rules, inmate discipline, and institutional procedures.
- Enforced discipline among inmates according to established rules and regulations.
- Implemented verbal strategies to diffuse situations and maintain order among inmates by verbal interventions.
- Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
- Investigated allegations of misconduct by inmates and staff members.
- Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving riots, hostage situations, escapes or other critical events.
- Ensured compliance with departmental policies, regulations and procedures.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior management to discuss operational needs and objectives.
Correctional Officer
Core Civic
McRae, GA
05.2019 - 12.2022
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Monitored inmate movement across housing units and common areas.
- Enforced CoreCivic facility rules and security procedures.
- Escorted inmates to appointments, meals, and scheduled activities.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Identified potential threats during routine surveillance to enhance facility security. and quickly defused conflicts.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
Education
Telfair County High School
McRae, GASome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GASkills
- Inmate supervision
- Contraband searches
- Incident reporting
- Offender records
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
Georgia Department of Corrections
12.2022 - Current
Correctional Officer
Core Civic
05.2019 - 12.2022
Telfair County High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Middle Georgia State University