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, WI08.2024
High School Diploma -
Washington Park HS
Racine, WI08.1990
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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