Melissa Pauley
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Beeville,TX
10
years of professional experience
Experienced correctional professional with a strong background in inmate supervision, restraint techniques, and incident response. Known for training officers, enforcing institutional procedures, and coordinating calm, effective action during emergencies. Focused on facility safety, accountability, and operational readiness.
Work History
Senior Correctional Officer
1 Year 9 Months- Supervised inmate movement and maintained custody, security, and order throughout assigned housing areas.
- Conducted routine security rounds to detect contraband, safety hazards, and unauthorized activity.
- Monitored counts, headcounts, and offender compliance with correctional facility procedures.
- Escorted offenders safely during meals, recreation, work assignments, and medical appointments.
Lieutenant
1 Year- Coordinated emergency response actions during disturbances, incidents, and safety threats.
- Monitored housing areas, perimeter posts, and work assignments to maintain security and order.
- Supervised correctional officers and ensured compliance with custody procedures and institutional regulations.
- Reviewed shift reports, incident documentation, and inmate records for accuracy and policy adherence.
- Directed inmate counts, searches, and movement control to prevent contraband and unauthorized activity.
- Trained and coached staff on post orders, security protocols, and operational expectations.
- Investigated rule violations and prepared clear disciplinary reports for administrative review.
- Communicated with supervisors and multidisciplinary teams to resolve operational issues and maintain facility readiness.
- Assessed scenes, coordinated responses and communicated critical details to superiors through two-way radios.
Sergeant
2 Years 2 Months- 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.
Education
High School Diploma
No Degree - Legal Security
Skills
Inmate supervision
Restraint techniques
Self-defense tactics
Physical fitness
Timeline
Senior Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Lieutenant
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
06.2021 - 06.2022Read More
Sergeant
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
04.2017 - 06.2019Read More
Texas School of Business
No Degree from Legal Security
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Falfurrias High School
High School Diploma
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