Open To Work
Joshua Smith
Lindale,TX
Work Preference
Summary
Proficient correctional officer with over 15 years of experience in maintaining facility security and inmate safety. Skilled in team collaboration and crisis intervention, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a peaceful atmosphere among inmates. Teamwork has always been my motto for teamwork makes the dream work.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Smith County Sheriff's Office
Tyler, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Enforced facility rules and regulations for inmate safety and security.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent disturbances and ensure compliance.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, utilizing crisis intervention techniques.
- Documented incidents and daily activities in detailed reports to ensure accurate record-keeping and accountability.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a safe environment in the facility.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in conflict resolution and safety protocols.
- 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.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Updated inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems to support regulatory monitoring and compliance.
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
- Assisted in the processing of new inmates, including taking photographs, collecting personal information, and explaining facility rules.
- Facilitated conflict resolution and negotiated solutions between inmates to prevent violence and enhance safety within the facility.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.
Correctional Officer
Upshur County Sheriff's Office
Gilmer, Texas
02.2018 - 02.2023
- Enforced facility rules and regulations for inmate safety and security.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent disturbances and ensure compliance.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, utilizing crisis intervention techniques.
- Compiled detailed reports on incidents and daily activities, ensuring accurate documentation and supporting facility accountability.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a safe environment in the facility.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in conflict resolution and safety protocols.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and address suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and potential conflicts, contributing to a safer facility environment.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
- Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
- Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes, and completing appropriate visitation logs.
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
- Assisted in the processing of new inmates, including taking photographs, collecting personal information, and explaining facility rules.
- Participated in the development and implementation of escape prevention plans and emergency evacuation procedures.
- Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
- Managed conflict and negotiated resolutions between inmates, reducing potential violence and enhancing safety for all individuals in the facility.
- Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.
- Distributed commissary items and dispensed prescribed medication to prisoners.
Correctional Officer
Gregg County Sheriff's Office
Longview, Texas
08.2008 - 01.2018
- Enforced facility rules and regulations for inmate safety and security.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent disturbances and ensure compliance.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, utilizing crisis intervention techniques.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a safe environment in the facility.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in conflict resolution and safety protocols.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
- Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
- Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes, and completing appropriate visitation logs.
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
- Assisted in the processing of new inmates, including taking photographs, collecting personal information, and explaining facility rules.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and court personnel regarding inmate transportation and legal proceedings.
- Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
- Managed conflict and negotiated resolutions between inmates to prevent violence and ensure the safety of all individuals in the facility.
- Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
- Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.
- Distributed commissary items and dispensed prescribed medication to prisoners.
- Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.
- Distributed commissary items and dispensed prescribed medication to prisoners.
Education
High School Diploma -
Longview High School
Longview, TX05-1994
Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXSkills
- risk management
- data protection
- network security
- threat analysis
- vulnerability assessment
- vulnerability analysis
- Penetration test
- Ethical hacking
- Firewall management
- Patch management
- Wireshark
- Metasploit framework
- Basic networking
- Cybersecurity fundamentals
- Privacy protection
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Smith County Sheriff's Office
02.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer
Upshur County Sheriff's Office
02.2018 - 02.2023
Correctional Officer
Gregg County Sheriff's Office
08.2008 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Longview High School
Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security
The University of Texas At Arlington