NICHOLAS TODD
Lexington,SC
Summary
Professional in corrections with solid foundation in supervising and managing inmate activities while ensuring safety and protocol adherence. Known for fostering collaborative team environment and achieving operational goals. Adaptable to changing circumstances and reliable in high-pressure situations. Skilled in conflict resolution and team leadership.
Professional with proven experience in corrections, prepared to excel in leadership and oversight roles. Skilled in maintaining security, managing inmate behavior, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability, effective communication, and conflict resolution.
Experienced with inmate management and facility operations within correctional environments. Utilizes leadership skills to ensure safety, compliance, and order. Track record of effective crisis management and conflict resolution in high-stress situations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Sergeant
South Carolina Department Of Corrections
Columbia, SC
11.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations and security procedures within correctional facility.
- Trained and mentored new staff on policy compliance and inmate management strategies.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for inmates attending offsite appointments or transferring to other facilities.
- Increased operational efficiency by effectively managing daily shift schedules, work assignments, and resource allocation.
- Ensured proper documentation of incidents, maintaining accurate records for further analysis or legal proceedings.
- Maintained a secure environment for inmates and staff by closely adhering to established protocols and procedures.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
NYS Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT)
NYDOCCS
Buffalo, NY
04.2010 - 03.2025
- 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.
- Coordinated emergency response operations during natural disasters and critical incidents.
- Led emergency response operations, ensuring timely and efficient incident management.
- Coordinated training exercises to enhance team readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Led emergency drills for staff members to reinforce proper procedures during high-stress situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Evaluated response strategies post-incident, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Upheld a high standard of professionalism during all interactions with the public and fellow team members, consistently demonstrating commitment to excellence in emergency response.
- Actively participated in physical fitness programs to maintain peak physical condition required for optimal job performance in high-stress environments.
- Maintained vital operational readiness through rigorous equipment checks and inventory management.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of large-scale drills, simulating disaster scenarios to test preparedness levels across multiple agencies.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Correctional Sergeant
NYSDOCCS Collins Correctional Facility
Buffalo, NY
08.2007 - 03.2025
- Supervised daily operations ensuring compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular security checks to maintain safety and order within facility.
- Trained and mentored junior officers in crisis intervention techniques and protocol adherence.
- Coordinated inmate activities, promoting rehabilitation through structured programming and engagement.
- Managed incident reports, documenting occurrences for administrative review and action plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance inmate management strategies and outcomes.
- Analyzed security protocols, recommending improvements to increase operational efficiency and safety standards.
- Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Conducted thorough investigations into allegations of misconduct or rule violations, resulting in fair disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Evaluated job performance of subordinate staff members regularly while providing constructive feedback for improvement opportunities.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Efficiently managed resources such as time, personnel, and equipment to ensure smooth operations within the correctional facility.
Education
100 Credit Hours - Criminal Justice
Buffalo State College
Buffalo, NYHigh School Diploma -
Gowanda Central High School
Gowanda, NY06-2004
Skills
- Task delegation and team motivation
- Crisis intervention skills
- Team Leadership and Supervision
- Knowledge of correctional facility regulations
- Incident investigations and reporting
- Policy enforcement and staff compliance
- Multitasking in a High-Stakes Environment
- Leadership in high-pressure situations
- Security monitoring and threat identification
- Collaboration with medical and mental health teams
- Conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques
- Inmate supervision
- Restraint techniques
- Microsoft office
- Incident investigation
- Security protocols
- De-escalation techniques
- Gang intelligence
- Defensive tactics
- Crisis management
- Contraband detection
- Security and law enforcement
- Firearms proficiency
- Inmate transport
- Security procedures
- Surveillance monitoring
- Officer training
- Body searches
- Emergency response
- Records maintenance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Timeline
Corrections Sergeant
South Carolina Department Of Corrections
11.2025 - Current
NYS Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT)
NYDOCCS
04.2010 - 03.2025
Correctional Sergeant
NYSDOCCS Collins Correctional Facility
08.2007 - 03.2025
100 Credit Hours - Criminal Justice
Buffalo State College
High School Diploma -
Gowanda Central High School