Kaneka Wright
Tallahassee
Summary
Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented.
Professional with strong background in correctional facility operations and inmate management. Skilled in team leadership, conflict resolution, and maintaining safety and security standards. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and fostering collaborative environment. Proven ability to handle high-stress situations and ensure regulatory compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer Sergeant
Wakulla Correctional Institute
09.2021 - Current
- Supervising inmates within housing units and within segregation
- Monitored inmate housing and work areas through periodic patrols to identify and address potential security issues.
- Monitored and documented inmate counts while providing counseling to promote mental well-being and safety.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, assaults and other notable incidents.
- Evaluated performance of correctional officers through ongoing observation and formal reviews.
- Supervised daily operations and staff performance within correctional facility environment.
- Managed conflict resolution among inmates, maintaining order and minimizing incidents.
Technician
Leon County Pre Trial
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Installing monitoring equipment on clients Intake paperwork prepares release documents and bond recommendations for court Monitors court dates and notifies offenders of changes in court dates Monitoring the location of clients
- Conducted thorough inspections of equipment and facilities to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with systems and tools.
Regulatory Specialist
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Provide assistance for customers with special billing requests Listen to customer requests, referring to alphabetical or geographical directories to answer questions and provide telephone information
- Facilitated administrative operations by typing, proofreading, and providing explanations of regulations and procedures.
- Managed the renewal of licenses to maintain operational continuity and legal adherence.
Technician
Juvenile Assessment Center
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Assisted clients by answering calls and providing support. Entered paperwork into the system accurately. Gathered information to facilitate client needs. Operated various electronic equipment and monitored devices effectively. Organized paperwork for easy access and retrieval.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL12-2026
Criminal Justice
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL05-2019
Skills
- Conflict management
- Inmate supervision
- Incident investigation
- Verbal communication
- Conflict resolution proficiency
- Security protocols
- De-escalation techniques
- Policy enforcement
- Firearms trained
- Counseling techniques
- Security procedures
- Surveillance monitoring
- Crowd control
- Staff supervision
- Administration
- Rule enforcement
Timeline
Correctional Officer Sergeant
Wakulla Correctional Institute
09.2021 - Current
Technician
Leon County Pre Trial
03.2021 - 08.2021
Regulatory Specialist
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
02.2019 - 09.2020
Technician
Juvenile Assessment Center
04.2018 - 02.2019
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Criminal Justice
Tallahassee Community College