Lance Williams

Juvenile Correctional Officer

Texas Juvenile Justice Dept

01.2005 - 06.2021

Administered drug tests to inmates.
Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
Supervised youth's daily activities for school, meals and recreation time.
Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
Restrained juvenile inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.