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Overview
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Certification
Work History
Deputy Jailer
Shelby County Sheriff Department
01.2001
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Supervises movement of inmates and maintains control in all assigned areas
Adjusts to assignments dictated by changing workload.
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Performs security checks and routine shakedown searches on each shift to ensure security
Inspects each inmate to verify armband, identity, location, and physical condition to the count sheet or other necessary reports.
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Enters and accesses information in the computer
Prints rosters and reports that require a clear, written description of an event.
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Assists in the admittance and release of prisoners.
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Informs inmates of pod rules and the inmates' personal responsibilities
Walks, listens, converses, mingles, and interacts with inmates to identify or prevent problems.
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Maintains an awareness of inmates at all times, checks physical and mental conditions, and takes notice of any abnormal circumstances.
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Determines which methods and tactics are appropriate for correcting inmate behavior by applying progressive discipline consistently.
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Follows appropriate procedures under extraordinary circumstances and remains calm to maintain security of facility and safety of all personnel.
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Resists inmate attempts to manipulate, distract, or interfere with operations of the pod
Resolves minor problems/conflicts before they escalate into major problems.
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Confiscates items, removes inmate from pod, or uses OC Pepper Spray, if necessary
Responds accordingly to emergencies, i.e., activates PAT device, evacuates inmates to appropriate areas, extinguishes small fires, etc.
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Exchanges relevant information with relief co-worker and communicates information to superiors.
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Attends and successfully completes annual in-service training.
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Performs other related duties as required or directed.
Education
Associate of Science Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Mary Holmes Community College, West Point, MS
06.1992
Minor: Pre-law
GPA: 2.7
Diploma - General education curriculum
West Point High School, West Point, MS
06.1990
GPA: 2.7
Skills
De-Escalation Techniques
Crisis Management
Policy Enforcement
Physical Fitness
Security Procedures
Inmate Supervision
Prisoner transportation
Self-defense tactics
Meal distribution
Data Entry
Cell inspection
Booking procedures
Security Protocols
Monitoring
Inmate monitoring
Observation
Certification
09/1995, Graduated from Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy, Pearl MS
03/2001, Completion of the Local Corrections Officer Basic Training, Shelby Co. Sheriff Dept.
03/2004, Completed Emergency Preparedness Training 8hrs.
01/2006, Graduated from Foley-Belsaw Institute / Personal Computer Repair
Expires 11/30/25, License #652044 Department of Commerce and Insurance/ Detection Services Licensing Program/Armed Security Guard
Leadership Experience
03/2001, Special Recognition for Being Vice President Deputy Jailer Recruit Class 38/Shelby Co. Sheriff Dept.
2007-2010, Union Representative for Employees
References
Charles Porter, co-worker, 15 years, 901-652-8303, email-charlesporter@gmail.com
Dennie Thurman, associate-coworker, 15 years, 901-501-3117, Thurman.Dennie@shelby-sheriff.org
Timeline
Deputy Jailer - Shelby County Sheriff Department
01.2001
Mary Holmes Community College - Associate of Science Degree, Mechanical Engineering
West Point High School - Diploma, General education curriculum