Kesha Croft
Hahira,GA
Summary
Corporal Position
Steadfast Detention Officer offering 16 years of comprehensive experience in providing care, custody and control of up to 700 inmates in Lowndes County Jail. Hardworking, confident and prepared to resolve conflicts tactfully. Skilled performing prisoner counts, responding to medical emergencies and screening visitors. Proficient in diverse security equipment operation.
Enthusiastic Detention Officer eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Task and training in Skill. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Industry.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Corporal position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detention Officer with established background in adult and youth detention environments. Quick decision-maker with excellent skills in physical restraint, search and seizure, prisoner transport and emergency response. Experienced with legal processes and requirements associated with felon incarceration. Resourceful and dedicated with motivational leadership, training and employee supervision experience. 16 years in corrections and law enforcement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Jailer
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office
Valdosta, GA
07.2016 - Current
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent dangerous and inappropriate activities, supervising over Number inmates simultaneously.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Utilized weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Patrolled Number-square foot facility and work areas to complete headcounts of inmates.
- Oversaw conduct of Number prisoners to prevent escapes or violent behavior.
- Maintained jail security by performing frequent security checks within cell block and inspecting each cell for contraband.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
Detention Officer
Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office
Cochran, GA
11.2008 - 02.2016
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of Number inmates.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
- Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see prisoners.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Created and maintained arrest files on inmates processed through jail.
Education
General Courses
Bleckley County High School
Cochran, GA05.1993
Skills
- Security Checks
- Prisoner Escorts
- Active Listening
- Inmate Supervision
- Inmate Population Control
- Physical Restraint
- Contraband Searching
- Public Safety
- Facility Inspections
- Conduct Reporting
- Contraband Prevention
- Booking Procedures
- Disciplinary Action
- Head Counts
- De-Escalating Conflicts
- Recreational Activities
- Scheduling Medical Appointments
- Emergency Situations
- Defensive Techniques
- Preventing Incidents
- Sanitation Checks
- Pat-Down Searches
- First Aid Certification
- Safety Precautions
- Dedication
- Ethics
Timeline
Jailer
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office
07.2016 - Current
Detention Officer
Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office
11.2008 - 02.2016
General Courses
Bleckley County High School
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