Summary
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Savanna Lusk

Summary

Disciplined and mission-driven public safety professional with experience in detention operations, crisis response, supervision, youth services, and secure transport. Skilled in maintaining safety and security, enforcing facility policies, managing high-risk situations, and producing accurate, legally compliant documentation. Demonstrated ability to lead staff, support vulnerable populations, and operate effectively in fast-paced and high-stress environments. Strong foundation for sworn law enforcement, corrections advancement, or specialized tactical roles.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Detention Officer

Washington County Sheriff Office
08.2024 - Current

Maintain safety, custody, and control of inmates while upholding TCI standards and federal regulations. • Conduct security checks, perimeter patrols, formal headcounts, and supervise chow, housing movement, and medication pass. • Act as first responder to medical, behavioral, and security-related incidents; apply de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques. • Prepare detailed incident reports, logs, and documentation for legal and administrative review. • Selected for Drone Team; paperwork submitted for Field Training Officer, Master Detention Officer I, Riot Team, and Transport Officer. • Preparing letter of intent for SORT team to contribute to specialized response operations.

Owner/Operator

Everblade Lawncare
03.2023 - 08.2024

Managed daily operations of a small business, supervising a crew and maintaining schedules, equipment, and client contracts. • Demonstrated leadership, accountability, and operational decision-making.

Co-Teacher

David Crockett High School
08.2023 - 07.2024

• Supported classrooms of 20–30 students with behavioral, intellectual, and learning disabilities. • Applied structured behavior management, de-escalation, and conflict resolution techniques. • Maintained a safe, controlled learning environment and enforced school rules and policy compliance. • Transitioned to ISS, supervising students with behavioral concerns while ensuring academic continuity.

Medical Transporter

Steppenstone Youth Treatment Center
03.2021 - 01.2023

• Conducted secure transports for juvenile residents to medical appointments, court-related meetings, and DCS/CPS engagements. • One of a limited number of staff cleared for off-campus transport due to reliability and strong security awareness. • Coordinated with nursing and clinical teams to ensure safety, compliance, and readiness for legal and medical procedures.

Collections Project Manager

Advanced Call Center Technologies LLC
03.2020 - 12.2020

Supervised 15–20 agents, conducted escalations, and enforced company compliance guidelines. • Established performance standards and managed personnel issues in coordination with HR.

Patient Access Coordinator

Ballad Health
09.2018 - 06.2019

Managed high-volume documentation and verified medical authorizations across multi-facility systems. • Ensured accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA and administrative regulations.

Floor/Quality Manager

Allied Dispatch Solutions
01.2017 - 06.2018

Supervised call center staff, handled escalations, and maintained quality assurance standards. • Ensured compliance with procedural and customer-service expectations.

Education

High School Diploma -

David Crocket Highscool
Jonesborough, TN
01-2016

Skills

    Detention & Corrections Operations Crisis Management & De-escalation Incident Response & Documentation Security Procedures & Compliance Defensive Tactics Foundations Staff Leadership & Training Juvenile Safety & Behavioral Support Secure Transport Procedures Communication & Conflict Resolution Operations & Workflow Management Multi-Agency Coordination Report Writing & Records Accuracy

Accomplishments

Drone Team — Washington County Sheriff’s Office

Pending Application: Field Training Officer, Master Detention Officer I, Riot Team, Transport Officer • Planned Submission: SORT Team

Timeline

Detention Officer

Washington County Sheriff Office
08.2024 - Current

Co-Teacher

David Crockett High School
08.2023 - 07.2024

Owner/Operator

Everblade Lawncare
03.2023 - 08.2024

Medical Transporter

Steppenstone Youth Treatment Center
03.2021 - 01.2023

Collections Project Manager

Advanced Call Center Technologies LLC
03.2020 - 12.2020

Patient Access Coordinator

Ballad Health
09.2018 - 06.2019

Floor/Quality Manager

Allied Dispatch Solutions
01.2017 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

David Crocket Highscool