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Kesha Thompson

Racine,WI

Summary

Professional with strong background in correctional facility operations, prepared to contribute effectively to maintaining order and safety. Skilled in crisis management, inmate supervision, and security protocols. Reliable team player with focus on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for leadership, integrity, and excellent communication skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Sergeant

Racine Correctional Institution
10.2023 - Current
  • Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
  • Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
  • Supervised 10 employees and performance of tasks and managed 300 offenders.
  • Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.

Correctional Officer

Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility
09.2021 - 10.2023
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Bryant Stratton College
Racine, WI
08-2024

Skills

  • De-escalation techniques
  • Emergency response
  • Body searches
  • Policy enforcement
  • Rule enforcement
  • Security protocols
  • Inmate transport
  • Inventory counting

Certification

  • Firearms Proficiency Certification - Department of Correction Safety.
  • Use of Force Training Certification – Professional Law Enforcement Training Organizations.

Timeline

Correctional Sergeant

Racine Correctional Institution
10.2023 - Current

Correctional Officer

Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility
09.2021 - 10.2023
  • Firearms Proficiency Certification - Department of Correction Safety.
  • Use of Force Training Certification – Professional Law Enforcement Training Organizations.

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Bryant Stratton College
Kesha Thompson