Jeff Beach Jr
Panama City,FL
Summary
Professional with strong background in correctional facility operations, prepared to contribute effectively to maintaining order and safety. Skilled in crisis management, inmate supervision, and security protocols. Reliable team player with focus on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for leadership, integrity, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
Gulf Correctional Institute
09.1996 - 01.2020
- Supervised employees and performance of tasks and managed offenders.
- Managed inmate housing assignments to maintain optimal safety levels within the institution.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Reduced instances of violence within the institution through effective conflict resolution strategies and communication skills.
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
- Completed Muliple career development courses
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Performed duties as lead Security Threat Groups Sergeant for 5 years at Gulf Annex
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Performed duties as Security Threats advisor Traveling to other institutions doing instructional courses on subject
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Member of task force to address threats to institutions and completed investigations of stabbings and threats to security
- Documented close to 2000 inmates as security
- Assisted central office with approval of inmates for STORMS data base
- Assisted with onboarding program at Gulf CI and Gulf CI Annex
- Served as a role model for subordinates, demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of job responsibilities.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by staying up-to-date on changes in laws and guidelines related to corrections work.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Evaluated job performance of subordinate staff members regularly while providing constructive feedback for improvement opportunities.
- Improved staff performance by providing training and guidance on institutional policies and best practices.
- Fostered a culture of respect among staff members through open communication channels and team-building exercises.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Streamlined record-keeping processes, maintaining accurate documentation of incidents and daily activities within the facility.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop rehabilitation programs for inmates, promoting successful reintegration into society.
- Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
Education
No Degree - CORRECTIONS CERTIFICATION
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL04-1996
Skills
- Facility security / Public safety
- De-escalation techniques / Emergency response
- Policy enforcement / Rule enforcement
- Staff supervision / Inmate supervision
- Conflict management / Crisis management
- Counseling techniques / Problem-solving
- Search and seizure procedures / Surveillance monitoring
- Officer training / Security protocol
- Inmate movement control / Inmate monitoring
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
Gulf Correctional Institute
09.1996 - 01.2020
No Degree - CORRECTIONS CERTIFICATION
Gulf Coast State College