Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Volunteer work
References

Kennedy Agayo

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Fate,TX
2
Languages
2
Certifications
33
years of professional experience
Senior Correctional Officer directing inmate movement, security checks, and emergency response across housing, work, and recreation areas. Handles cell searches, contraband inspections, restraints, and de-escalation to maintain order and protect staff and inmates. Mentors new employees and documents counts, incidents, and shift activity with precision.

Work History

Senior Correctional Officer

13 Years 3 Months
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice | 08.2013 - Current
  • Supervise 198 or more inmate movements daily across housing, work, medical, and recreation areas.
  • Enforce security procedures during cell searches, contraband inspections, and visitor screenings.
  • Monitor inmate behavior and daily activity to identify suspicious conduct, conflict, and emerging safety concerns.
  • Respond to emergencies with approved control procedures, de-escalation techniques, and physical restraints when needed.
  • Mentor new employees, reinforcing correct custody practices and building confidence on shift.
  • Inspect locks, gates, and security equipment, then complete shift logs and count documentation.

General Manager(co-owner)

5 Years
Gardwell East Africa Ltd | 02.2007 - 02.2012

-After gaining enough experience, I started my own company with two other friends.

-I was the general manager who took charge of the day-to-day running of the business.

-Signed checks and contracts

-In charge of personnel

-Guided overall general business expansion and growth

-manage expenses

Sales Manager

1 Year 2 Months
Budget Furniture | 06.2005 - 08.2006
  • Oversaw daily operations,sales team,and customer experience inside a retail and wholesale store
  • Was in charge of the outside sales team
  • Tracked and recorded employee time and forwarded it for payroll preparation

Sales Manager's Assistant

4 Years 10 Months
Victoria Furniture Ltd | 05.1999 - 03.2004
  • Supported the sales manager with daily coordination of quotes, client requests, and order updates.
  • Maintained accurate filing for invoices, customer details, and delivery paperwork.
  • Communicated order status changes to customers and internal staff in a clear, professional manner.
  • Coordinated delivery schedules with warehouse and sales teams to support timely customer service.
  • Was responsible for tender preparation to be forwarded to government ministries and departments and final order closing

School Bursa/bookkeeper

3 Years 9 Months
St.Teresas Gekano Girls High School | 12.1993 - 09.1997
  • Maintained student fee ledgers and updated account balances to support accurate billing and collection tracking.
  • Recorded daily receipts and issued routine payment acknowledgments for parents and students.
  • Prepared basic financial summaries for school administration using clear, organized records.
  • Handled clerical filing for payment slips, receipts, and account support documents.
  • Prepared final accounting records up to the trial balance

Education

High School Diploma

Remington College-Dallas Campus | Dallas,TX | 05.2025

Associate of Science - Business Management

Kenya Institute of Management | Nairobi, Kenya | 12.2007

High School Diploma

Elimu commercial C College(Certificate in Salesmanship2) | Kisii,Kenya | 11-1994

High School Diploma

Elimu commercial College | Kisii,Kenya | 09-1990

Accounts clerk national certificate (ACNC)

completed in 1990 at Elimu commercial college

High School Diploma

Amabuko High School | Keroka, Kenya | 12.1987

Skills

Inmate supervision
Cell search procedures
Contraband detection
Escort procedures
Emergency response procedures
Use of force protocols
Incident reporting
De-escalation techniques
Team supervision
Shift coordination
Safety inspections
Mentoring new employees
Shift command leadership
Risk assessment

Certification

Bookkeeping Professional Certificate

Languages

English
Professional
Swahili
Professional

Timeline

Senior Correctional Officer

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
08.2013 - CurrentRead More

General Manager(co-owner)

Gardwell East Africa Ltd
02.2007 - 02.2012Read More

Sales Manager

Budget Furniture
06.2005 - 08.2006Read More

Sales Manager's Assistant

Victoria Furniture Ltd
05.1999 - 03.2004Read More

School Bursa/bookkeeper

St.Teresas Gekano Girls High School
12.1993 - 09.1997Read More

Amabuko High School

High School Diploma
Read More

Kenya Institute of Management

Associate of Science from Business Management
Read More

Remington College-Dallas Campus

High School Diploma
Read More

Elimu commercial C College(Certificate in Salesmanship2)

High School Diploma
Read More

Elimu commercial College

High School Diploma
Read More

Volunteer work

  • Texas state guard 1st Brigade 4th Battalion from 2/14/2020 to 5/17/2021

References

  • Texas state guard 1st Brigade 4th Battalion from 2/14/2020 to 5/17/2021
Kennedy Agayo