Dedicated Master Officer with CCIT Certification, skilled in safety management and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to supervise inmate activities and train staff, when filling in as sergeant when supervisors are not there.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Officer
Wallens Ridge State Prison
Big Stone Gap, Virginia
01.2020 - Current
Supervised inmate activities, ensuring adherence to facility regulations and promoting a safe environment.
Conducted regular inspections, maintaining safety and security protocols.
Enforced disciplinary actions according to institutional policies.
Documented and submitted incident reports, providing timely information for investigations and improving operational oversight.
Detention Officer
Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority
Duffield, Virginia
01.2005 - 09.2019
Supervised inmate behavior and ensured compliance with facility rules.
Conducted regular inspections of detention areas for safety and security.
Managed inmate transportation to court and medical appointments.
Conducted searches of cells for contraband items such as drugs, weapons or other prohibited materials.
Escorted inmates from one area of the detention center to another safely and securely.
Trained new staff on protocols and emergency procedures effectively.
Served meals in a timely manner while enforcing mealtime regulations for inmates.
Followed daily routine schedule and took head counts of all inmates in assigned cell block.
Maintained records of incident reports and daily logs to document inmate activity.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Corrections
Moutain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VA
Skills
CCIT Certified
Leadership experience
Effective communication
Military
I served in the Army for 3 years with 1 year over seas in Korea and 2 years at Ft. Hood, TX. I think with my military background and my work experience that I would make a good choose for this position.