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Kesha Thompson

Racine,WI

Summary

Accomplished Correctional Sergeant offering 3 years of experience managing inmate safety and order in medium security institutions. Focused and detail-oriented with comprehensive weapons training. Adept at remaining on high alert at all times and managing security risks.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Sergeant

Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility
Milwaukee, WI
09.2021 - Current
  • Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
  • Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
  • Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
  • Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
  • Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
  • Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
  • Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
  • Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
  • Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Correctional Officer

Milwaukeee Secure Detention Facilty
Milwaukee, WI
09.2021 - Current
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
  • Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.

Correctional Officer

Racine Correctional Institution
Sturtevant, WI
06.2020 - 09.2021
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
  • Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Bryant Stratton College
Racine, WI
08.2024

High School Diploma -

Washington Park HS
Racine, WI
08.1990

Skills

  • Rules of Conduct
  • Daily Logs
  • Officer Training
  • Active Listening
  • Inmate Transport
  • Body Searches
  • Effective Writing
  • Job Assignments

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Supervised team of 50 staff members.

Timeline

Correctional Sergeant

Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility
09.2021 - Current

Correctional Officer

Milwaukeee Secure Detention Facilty
09.2021 - Current

Correctional Officer

Racine Correctional Institution
06.2020 - 09.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Bryant Stratton College

High School Diploma -

Washington Park HS

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