· Defused potential conflicts among detainees through proactive intervention techniques, de-escalating tense situations before they escalated further.
· Assisted with training new deputies on facility policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent performance across the team.
· Maintained a safe environment for inmates and staff through consistent enforcement of facility rules and regulations.
· Expedited intake processes while maintaining accuracy, ensuring timely placement of new detainees into appropriate housing units.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
- 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.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Reduced contraband introduction into the facility by conducting thorough searches of incoming individuals and packages.
- Enhanced inmate security by conducting thorough cell inspections and monitoring daily activities.