Kanishia Hood
Summary
Highly disciplined and reliable with experience in managing security operations and enforcing regulations within correctional facilities. Skilled in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and team leadership, contributing to safer environment for staff and inmates. Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing situations and develop strategies that positively impact operational efficiency.
Resourceful Senior Correctional Officer known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialized skills include inmate behavior management, emergency response coordination, and security protocol enforcement. Excel in communication, team leadership, and conflict resolution, ensuring operational excellence in correctional environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
senior correctional officer
Jenkins correctional center
08.2020 - 02.2025
- Monitor offenders movement daily
- Conduct count counting living breathing bodies
- Conduct wellness checks and random prea rounds
- Control all doors, gates and cameras on compound to ensure that all offenders and staff are safe and secure
- Keep daily log book updated and provide staff with information as needed
- Conducted investigations into alleged violations of rules and regulations.
- Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
Correctional officer
johnson state prison
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Processed inmates by completing paperwork, and conducting searches
- Maintained correct physical head count at all times
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict
- Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
Resident assistant
East georgia State college
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Advised and assisted students on issues such as hygiene, cleanliness, nutrition and utilities
- Advised peers on personal, career and academic concerns
- Motivated students to become involved on campus
- Led campus tours, new resident orientation and ongoing educational sessions.
- Welcomed new residents and assisted with community adjustment.
cook/ server
Huddle House
Sandersville, Georgia
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Educated guests on daily specials and menu offerings such as appetizers, entrees and desserts
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals
- Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and fulfilling needs such as condiments and extra napkins
- Prepared salads and appetizers and set up garnish stations to back up kitchen staff
- Greeted customers, assisted with questions and made recommendations concerning daily specials
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
Education
High School/GED - general studies
washington county high school
Sandersville, Georgia10-2016
Skills
- Firearm handling
- Policy enforcement
- De-escalation techniques
- Restraint techniques
- Security protocols
- Self-defense tactics
- Inmate supervision
- Belongings inspection
- Incident prevention
- Perimeter control
- Facility security
- Stress tolerance
- Gang awareness
- CCTV monitoring
- Product knowledge
- First aid training
- Mental health awareness
- Safety
Preferred Phone Number
9125158180
Certification
POST Certification, 10/01/19
Preferred First Name
Kanishia
Last Modified
12/22/24
Timeline
senior correctional officer
Jenkins correctional center
08.2020 - 02.2025
Correctional officer
johnson state prison
09.2019 - 07.2020
Resident assistant
East georgia State college
01.2019 - 07.2019
cook/ server
Huddle House
05.2017 - 04.2018
High School/GED - general studies
washington county high school