Joseph White
Youngstown,PA
Summary
Adept at inmate supervision and crisis management, I significantly enhanced safety and efficiency at Bay County Jail. By employing advanced de-escalation techniques and defensive tactics, I successfully mitigated conflicts and streamlined intake processes, demonstrating a results-driven approach and a commitment to maintaining secure, humane conditions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Deputy
Bay County Jail
08.2020 - Current
- Mitigated potential conflicts among detainees through proactive intervention techniques, de-escalating tense situations before they escalated further.
- Assisted with training new deputies on facility policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent performance across the team.
- Maintained a safe environment for inmates and staff through consistent enforcement of facility rules and regulations.
- Expedited intake processes while maintaining accuracy, ensuring timely placement of new detainees into appropriate housing units.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing detailed briefings for incoming staff members, ensuring seamless continuity of care for inmates.
- Contributed to the efficient operation of the detention center through accurate recordkeeping, including incident reports, daily logs, and inmate files.
- Enhanced inmate security by conducting thorough cell inspections and monitoring daily activities.
- Reduced contraband introduction into the facility by conducting thorough searches of incoming individuals and packages.
- Aided in swift emergency response situations through regular training exercises and adherence to established procedures.
- Provided compassionate care for inmates during medical emergencies, coordinating with healthcare professionals to ensure proper treatment was administered promptly.
- Ensured efficient use of resources within the facility by monitoring inventory levels and requesting necessary supplies in a timely manner.
- Supported mental health initiatives within the facility by connecting struggling inmates with appropriate counseling services.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of multiple inmates.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bay High School
Panama City, FL04.2016
Skills
- Inmate Supervision
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Crisis Management
- Defensive Tactics
- Body and cell searches
- Inmate monitoring
- Security Procedures
- Headcounts
- Emergency Response
- Report Preparation
- Safety and Security
- Correctional facility procedures
Additional Information
I received life saving award last year for preventing an inmate in A4 from harming themself.
Timeline
Detention Deputy
Bay County Jail
08.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bay High School
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