LARAMIE JOHNSON
Clarksdale,US
Summary
With over 9 years of experience in the field of corrections, I have developed a strong background in ensuring the safety and security of over 3000 offenders within a level 4 security prison. Expertise lies in conflict resolution techniques, allowing for quick and effective problem resolution. Had the privilege of being a member of the S.O.R.T Special Operated Response Team for 8 years, gaining valuable experience with various types of offenders across multiple jurisdictions including California, Wyoming, Virgin Islands, South Carolina, Vermont, Montana, Colorado, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, The Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and USMS Federal holding detainees. Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) instructor, honing skills in maintaining control and ensuring safety for staff and offenders. Results-oriented approach and proactive problem-solving abilities make an ideal candidate for management or supervisory positions within a progressive organization. Strong focus on policy development and staff management procedures consistently boosts overall morale and productivity. Driven to succeed and committed to making a positive impact in any role undertaken.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DOC Lieutenant
Arkansas Department Of Corrections
Brickeys AR
06.2024 - Current
- Supervises protective service worker staff by interviewing, recommending hire/fire, and assigning and reviewing job assignments, and evaluating the performance of incumbents.
- Oversees, directs, and monitors work activities by providing job instruction, issuing and retrieving tools, and providing technical expertise on proper policies and procedures.
- Supervises movement and daily activities, of inmates/residents including showering, meals, and work schedules, verifies inmate/resident count, and ensures that inmates/residents are transported to various locations, such as courts, medical appointments, and other institutions.
- Performs regular security checks of lock-down areas and barracks by checking locks and secured doors, performing inmate/resident and barracks searches, and performing strip searches, as needed.
- Maintains accurate inmate/resident count throughout shift, and assists in escapee hunts.
- Prepares and maintains reports concerning inmate/resident disturbances and injuries, including disciplinary actions, and may counsel inmates/residents with problems.
- Attends various meetings, including shift briefings to discuss incidents, problems, security issues, and inspections during shift. Reads, reviews, and applies information contained in inmate/resident records related to the inmates'/residents' health/safety and to the security of the facility and provides appropriate information to protective worker staff.
- May ride a horse to observe inmates for possible escape attempts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Assistant Shift Supervisor/lieutenant
Corecivic
Tutwiler, MS
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Directly supervise assigned security staff on the shift and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff
- Demonstrate and provide guidance to staff on adherence safety and security practices and post orders
- Interpret, enforce and comply with rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and contract requirements
- Attend meetings to enhance effective communications between management, staff and inmates/residents
- Assist in streamlining communications and maintaining consistency of operation between shift
- Supports the supervision of the administrative and operational security activities in a correctional/detention facility.
- Directly supervise officers assigned to the shift and may serve as acting Shift Supervisor in their absence.
- Direct officers in performing their duties related to the supervision of inmates/residents and the protection and preservation of their legal rights.
- Conducts regular inspections of all security-related and control-functions
Correctional Counselor
Corecivic
Tutwiler, MS
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Interviews inmates upon arrival to facility and/or specific program; writes a summary of the session, gathers pertinent information and drafts an outline of proposed treatment, employment strategy or course work
- Meets with inmates on a regular basis to discuss progress, to assess problems or needs to be addressed and to inform the inmate of changes in program or schedule
- Maintains records to go into permanent files
- Writes monthly reports to document work with inmates, achievements in progress, activities held or problems encountered
- Counsels inmates in crisis situations; deals with potentially violent or suicidal inmates to stabilize their behavior
- Arranges ministerial, psychological or employment counseling outside the facility
- Teaches interpersonal skills to help inmates obtain and retain employment
- May assist correctional officers on living unit.
Correctional Case Manager
Corecivic
Tutwiler, MS
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Interviewed newly admitted inmates or detainees
- Conducted facility orientation for newly assigned inmates or detainees explaining rules and regulations of the facility, available services and programs, and the disciplinary and classification process
- Provided individual counseling to inmates or detainees on an informal basis regarding work and housing assignments, adjustment problems, and family problems
- Resolved day-to-day problems with counseling
- Referred inmates or detainees with serious problems to professional counseling staff
- Provided assistance to the inmates or detainees in obtaining needed services
- Served as a representative for the inmate/detainee at classification committee meetings
- Monitored inmate/detainee custody, housing, job and program assignments to ensure all cases are reviewed in a timely manner
- Conducted visits to inmates or detainees assigned to caseload who are housed in special housing
- Reviewed inmate/detainee medical status to determine eligibility to work in volunteer job assignments
- Performed other duties as assigned.
Correctional Sergeant
Corecivic
Tutwiler, MS
12.2018 - 06.2021
- Assists in the supervision of the administrative and operational security activities in a correctional facility. Directly supervises Correctional Officers assigned to the shift.
- Provide for the protection of each inmate/resident and the preservation of each inmate’s/ resident’s legal rights.
- Provide general supervision of Correctional Officers and inmates/residents on the shift in the performance of their duties and evaluate as prescribed by the facility and corporate policy.
- Conduct inspections of all housing and general use areas to ensure that proper standards, facility operating procedures and corporate guidelines of security, health, safety, sanitation and welfare are maintained; direct staff and inmate/resident resources to correct problems detected.
- Assist in supervising the internal and external security of the facility; routinely inspect posts to observe alertness of personnel and to confirm security is properly maintained at all times.
Correctional Officer
Corecivic
Tutwiler, MS
11.2014 - 12.2018
- Carrying out daily inspections of locks, window bars, grills, doors, fences, and gates
- Evaluating a prisoner's progress during their time inside and then writing reports
- Employing weapons or force to maintain discipline and order in any disturbances
- Talking to offenders about any personal problems or concerns that they may have
- Monitoring the conduct of inmates throughout the day and documenting all incidents
- Breaking up fights amongst inmates and helping to resolve disputes that started them
- Writing reports on the behavior of prisoners, then presenting findings to governors
- Checking in dozens of visitors who have come to see inmates on visiting day
- Overseeing the feeding of prisoners at breakfast, lunch, and dinner times
- Supervising inmates who have been assigned to work in the kitchen to make food.
Cashier
Double Quick
Clarksdale, MS
09.2012 - 12.2018
- Kept well-stocked cashier lanes and store shelves to promote strong sales
- Helped customers by guiding them and answering their questions
- Issued receipts, refunds, change, and tickets
- Took orders from customers
- Counted the cash in the register drawer at the start and end of each shift
- Checked customer prices and processed sales by scanning barcodes
- Greeted customers with a smile and offered prompt and dedicated assistance.
Education
High School -
Clarksdale High School
Clarksdale, MS01.2011
Skills
- Adaptable
- Multi-task-oriented
- Motivated
- Employee training
- Creative problem solving
- Security personnel training
- Communications
- Supervision
- Team building
- First Aid/CPR
- Staff training
- Work schedule development
- Schedule management
- Weapons training
Certification
- Pressure point control tactics (PPCT) instructor
- Certified Forklift operator
- Enhanced weapon concealment license
- Certified Security guard license
Timeline
DOC Lieutenant
Arkansas Department Of Corrections
06.2024 - Current
Assistant Shift Supervisor/lieutenant
Corecivic
12.2023 - 04.2024
Correctional Counselor
Corecivic
08.2023 - 12.2023
Correctional Case Manager
Corecivic
12.2021 - 08.2023
Correctional Sergeant
Corecivic
12.2018 - 06.2021
Correctional Officer
Corecivic
11.2014 - 12.2018
Cashier
Double Quick
09.2012 - 12.2018
High School -
Clarksdale High School