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Matthew Lett

Statesville,NC

Summary

Correctional Sergeant I with an assertive and firm demeanor. Committed to maintaining ethical and moral standards while supervising and monitoring staff and offenders. Familiar with mental health and behavioral disorders. Excellent knowledge in the daily functions and responsibilities within the facility.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Sergeant I

NCDAC Alexander Correctional Institution
07.2022 - Current
  • Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
  • Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
  • Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
  • Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
  • Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
  • Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
  • Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
  • Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, and inmate housing unit.
  • Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
  • Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
  • Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and supervising inmates to keep prison running efficiently.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Correctional Officer III

NCDAC Alexander Correctional Institution
04.2017 - 07.2022
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Observed behavior of inmates individually and in groups.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
  • Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
  • Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.

Education

Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC

High School Diploma -

North Iredell High School
Olin, NC
06.2013

Skills

  • Inmate Monitoring
  • Surveillance
  • CCTV Monitoring
  • Emergency Response
  • Crisis Intervention Training
  • Recordkeeping
  • Conflict Resolution Proficiency
  • Knowledge of Force Techniques
  • Seize and Search Protocol
  • De-escalation Techniques
  • Computer Literacy
  • Contraband Detection
  • Verbal Communication
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Time Management
  • Restraint Techniques
  • Inmate Transportation
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Team Leadership
  • Firearms Proficiency
  • Staff Training
  • Security Protocols
  • CPR Certification
  • Self-Defense Tactics
  • Incident Investigation
  • Report Writing
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Inmate Movement Control
  • Counseling Techniques

Timeline

Correctional Sergeant I

NCDAC Alexander Correctional Institution
07.2022 - Current

Correctional Officer III

NCDAC Alexander Correctional Institution
04.2017 - 07.2022

Wake Technical Community College

High School Diploma -

North Iredell High School

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