Nygaria Hammond
Correctional Officer IV
Houston,TX
Summary
Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer IV 40 Hours/Week
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Dayton, TX
07.2020 - Current
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Led intake and processing of inmates by handling paperwork, searches, interviews and fingerprinting.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
- Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.
- Enforcing rules and regulations governing facility security.
- Supervise care and security of inmates in a correctional environment.
- Work various correctional posts, assignments (such as control room, rear-gate, housing units, etc.)
Unit Supply Specialist, Unit Armorer Qualified
United States Army
Kewanee, IL
05.2018 - Current
- Prepared unit and organizational supply documentation.
- Maintained automated system for tracking group supplies and equipment.
- Oversaw supply requests, accountability and receipts.
- Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
- Adjusted alignment of drills, guides and holding devices.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
Material Handler 40 Hours/Week
WSI Logistics Michelin Tire
Wilimington, IL
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Reviewed blueprints and job specifications to plan completion and estimate project costs.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Informed purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading and receiving.
- Packed boxes by filling voids and arranging items to fit appropriately based on size, dimensions and weight.
- Installed protective devices on or around products to prevent damage during transport.
- Prepared and cleaned surfaces for rebuilding purposes by removing damaged tiles, bricks and mortar.
- Used required tools to complete jobs, including hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices.
Cashier 40 Hours/Week
Walmart
Bourbonnais, IL
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes.
- Checked bills with counterfeit pens and examined coins to spot and refuse foreign currency.
- Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
- Organized and reported on financial information to document payment histories and assist with sound financial accounting.
- Assisted customers with special services, account updates and promotional options.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with accuracy.
Education
Diploma -
Kankakee High School
Kankakee 08.2014 - 05.2018
Skills
Safety and security enforcement
First Aid and CPR
Suicide prevention training
Crisis intervention training
Correctional facility procedures
Inmate behavior modification tactics
Certification
[Unit Armorer Certification Course], [Department of the Army] -[20 March 2020- 3 April 2020]
Timeline
LTC 101/ Handgun Proficiency
01-2021
Correctional Officer IV 40 Hours/Week
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
07.2020 - Current
Correctional Officer Academy
06-2020
[Unit Armorer Certification Course], [Department of the Army] -[20 March 2020- 3 April 2020]
03-2020
Unit Supply Specialist, Unit Armorer Qualified
United States Army
05.2018 - Current
Material Handler 40 Hours/Week
WSI Logistics Michelin Tire
01.2018 - 07.2020
Cashier 40 Hours/Week
Walmart
05.2016 - 01.2018
Diploma -
Kankakee High School
08.2014 - 05.2018