Kenneth Sargent
Pecks Mill
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in weapons maintenance and safety compliance. Proven ability to enforce security protocols and conduct effective emergency response training, ensuring a safe environment for all.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer Senior Officer Specialist
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Inez
11.2016 - Current
- Enforced facility rules to maintain safety and security for inmates and staff.
- Conducted regular inspections of inmate living areas and common spaces.
- Monitored inmate activities to prevent disturbances and ensure compliance.
- Documented incidents and maintained detailed reports for review by superiors.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop effective security protocols and procedures.
- 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.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Developed training materials for employee onboarding and skill enhancement.
- Facilitated workshops to improve team collaboration and communication skills.
- Coordinated training schedules to ensure efficient use of resources and time.
Sales Associate
Big Dogs
Logan
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and organization.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits to engage customers effectively.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Trained new sales associates on store policies and procedures.
- Maintained visual merchandising standards to promote product visibility and appeal.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
Unit Armorer
United States Army
Fort Bragg
11.2008 - 12.2012
- Managed maintenance and repair of weapons systems and related equipment.
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Trained soldiers on proper weapon handling and maintenance procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory and equipment condition reports.
- Coordinated logistics for weapon distribution and armory operations.
- Developed training materials for weapon safety and operational readiness.
- Collaborated with leadership to implement security protocols for armory access.
- Assisted in the execution of arms accountability procedures during audits.
- Inspected equipment and kept detailed records of functionality, maintenance, and inventories.
- Reviewed technical manuals for accuracy of information related to weapon systems.
- Ordered spare parts, components, supplies, and ammunition as needed.
- Coordinated with outside vendors for repair services when necessary.
- Maintained and serviced small arms, artillery, and other weapons systems in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Made daily, weekly, and monthly orders for repairs and new supplies.
- Provided customer support by answering questions about weapon system operations and maintenance.
- Estimated cost of labor and materials for projects and communicated value to clients.
- Used register system to ring up customer purchases, process payments, and issue receipts.
- Coordinated with command units for target acquisition and engagement strategies.
- Loaded, unloaded and prepared ammunition for firing.
- Maintained accurate inventory records for firearms and ammunition.
- Kept inventory of firearms and ammunition well-organized, stocked, and secure.
- Trained personnel on safe ammunition handling and storage practices.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current rules governing military ordnance operations.
- Conducted quality control checks on ammunition components for accuracy and functionality.
Education
GED -
Griggsville-Perry High School
Griggsville, ILSkills
- Weapons maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Armory operations
- Weapon training
- Security protocols
- Critical thinking
- Emergency response training
- Hazardous material handling
- Ammunition management
- Military regulations compliance
- Ammunition storage
- Ammunition identification
- Inventory control
Timeline
Correctional Officer Senior Officer Specialist
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
11.2016 - Current
Sales Associate
Big Dogs
04.2013 - 04.2014
Unit Armorer
United States Army
11.2008 - 12.2012
GED -
Griggsville-Perry High School