Marie Guignard
Homestead,FL
Summary
Experienced correctional professional with 15+ years in security operations, inmate records management, and crisis negotiation. Known for accuracy, calm communication, and careful handling of sensitive correctional information.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Systems Officer
Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Miami, Florida
10.2020 - Current
- Processed inmate admissions, releases, and transfers for Department of Justice facilities.
- Ensured accuracy of court orders, detainers, and sentence computations to uphold legal compliance.
- Verified court orders, detainers, and sentence computations for accuracy.
- Collaborated closely with custody staff to facilitate smooth inmate movement and housing assignments within the facility.
- Worked with custody staff on inmate movement and housing assignments.
- Executed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches, and recording fingerprints to facilitate smooth processing.
- Monitored visitor access to facility to enhance security protocols and maintain safety.
- Communicated with courts, U.S. Marshals, and facility staff on case actions.
- Managed inmate records in Federal Bureau of Prisons SENTRY system.
Secretary
Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Miami, Florida
03.2014 - 10.2020
- Organized inmate records, case files, and administrative paperwork for correctional operations
- Tracked incoming mail, outgoing mail, and internal requests across office units
- Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
- Answered telephone calls to give information to callers, take messages or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
- Performed data entry into computer systems; ensured accuracy of all entered information.
- Prepared documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
Correctional Officer
Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Miami, FL
06.2007 - 03.2014
- Supervised inmate movement and maintained security within federal prison housing units.
- Monitored inmate behavior and reported safety concerns to Bureau of Prisons supervisors.
- Conducted inmate counts, searches, and contraband checks during daily custody rounds.
- Enforced institutional rules and corrected inmate conduct using firm verbal direction.
- Operated security equipment, radios, and control systems during post assignments.
- Prepared incident reports and shift logs for Department of Justice custody records.
- Responded to emergencies and coordinated with correctional staff during inmate disturbances.
- Inspected cells, common areas, and perimeter spaces for safety and security risks.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
- Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Performed thorough fire, safety, and sanitation inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety Management
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL04-2022
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL12-2008
Skills
- Correctional Facility Operations
- Emergency Response
- Crisis negotiation expertise
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service; Inmate Rehabilitation
- Labor Relations
- Office Management
- Budget Oversight
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data Entry
- Word processing software Windows 7
Certification
- FEMA Courses
Introduction to Incident Command System. National Incident Management System. An introduction. Continuity of Operations Awareness. NIMS Public Information System. Introduction to Continuity of Operation (COOP). Introduction to the Incident Command System, for schools. NIMS Resource Management. NDMS Federal Coordinating Center Operations Course. Search and Rescue. ESF#4 Firefighting. SF#3 Public Works and Engineering. Citizen's Guide to Disaster Assistance. ESF#12 Energy. Are you ready? An In-Depths Guide to Citizen Preparedness, 6/7/08. Special Events Contingency for Planning for Public Safety Agencies. Leadership and Influence. Exercise Design Volunteers. Emergency Planning. Developing and Managing Volunteers. State Disaster Management Course. Principles of Emergency Management. Disaster Basics. Inmates Pay Class. Household Hazardous Materials- A Guide for Citizens. Trust Fund-Trupaid. Emergency Preparedness officer.
Community Corrections Cross development. Female offenders' cross development.
Timeline
Correctional Systems Officer
Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
10.2020 - Current
Secretary
Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
03.2014 - 10.2020
Correctional Officer
Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
06.2007 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety Management
Miami Dade College
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Miami Dade College