Marjorie Francis-Ayton
Danville ,VA
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Correctional Officer at Danville Adult Detention Center, excelling in emergency response and inmate supervision. Proven ability to maintain safety and security while effectively managing conflicts. Strong organizational skills and a commitment to upholding regulations ensure a secure environment for all.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Danville Adult Detention Center
09.2025 - Current
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure safety and security within facility.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of premises to identify potential hazards.
- Managed inmate records, maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with regulations.
- Responded effectively to emergencies, implementing crisis intervention protocols as needed.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
Repack
Dollar General Distribution Center
08.2019 - 09.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Waitress
Romas Restaurant
04.2016 - 12.2018
- Delivered prompt and accurate service to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently during peak hours.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area to uphold standards.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Processed customer orders using point-of-sale system accurately.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Education
GED -
Southside Virginia Community College
South Boston, Virginia 06.2015
Skills
- Emergency response
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Inmate monitoring
- Safety and security enforcement
- Self-defense tactics
- Safety
- Weapons training
- Prisoner transport
- Work crew management
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Safety and security
- Multitasking
- Order taking
- Safe food handling
- Payment processing
- Table setting
- Time management
- Supply restocking
- Point of sale systems
- Warehouse organization
Languages
Patois
Full Professional
Cook
In my free time, I enjoy cooking.
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Danville Adult Detention Center
09.2025 - Current
Repack
Dollar General Distribution Center
08.2019 - 09.2025
Waitress
Romas Restaurant
04.2016 - 12.2018
GED -
Southside Virginia Community College