Otha McClain
Terry,MS
Summary
Highly qualified in railroad conducting and federal corrections with extensive experience in the industry. Enjoys creative problem solving and getting exposure on multiple projects. Ready to excel in the collaborative environment in which your company prides itself.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer Supervisor
GardaWorld Security
Canton , MS
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained records of daily activities related to incidents, patrols, alarms.
- Investigated security alarms, altercations and suspicious activity.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and emergency responders during incidents and emergencies.
- Monitored and logged key and key card issuance.
- Wrote reports outlining thefts, unauthorized access violations or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions.
- Participated in interviews for new hires as well as disciplinary hearings for existing personnel.
- Provided direction and guidance to staff in the performance of their duties.
- Supervised the development of security plans, strategies, and practices for assigned areas.
- Inspected physical security controls such as locks, gates, fences, lighting, alarm systems.
- Supervised and authorized entry of employees, visitors or authorized persons.
Senior Officer Specialist
Federal Bureau of Prisons FCC Yazoo City
04.2015 - Current
- Fluent in oral instruction and interpersonal communication
- Performs security audits within housing units, critical posts and throughout the institution, and worked as the Control Center Officer during an emergency
- Works and manages all critical posts; responsible for detention, correctional supervision, protection, control, and accountability of inmates and institutional security
- Assists in viewing cameras in the control room to monitor the activity of inmates inside the visitation room
- Ensuring that society is protected by confining offenders in a controlled environment that is safe, humane, and secure
- Ensures maximum efficiency by reducing waste, and recognizing fraud and reporting abuse
- Always displaying characteristics of firm, fair, and consistent when dealing with inmates, staff members, and co-workers
- Provides good stewardship to the public in a continued tradition of correctional excellence
- Prepares written documents such as work orders, incident reports and memoranda that detail incidents both routine and intricate
- Provides written recommendations and suggestions that are used in improving the institutional operations
Conductor
Union Pacific
05.2011 - 04.2015
- Directed train crews on a freight train and coordinate switch engine crews
- Placed cars to facilitate loading and unloading and the makeup and breakdown from trains in a rail yard, industrial plant, or similar locations
- Received information regarding train and rail problems from dispatchers and from electronic monitoring devices
- Assisted and instructed train crews to the two and uncouple cars, operate switches, and make minor repairs to railcars, Including replacing heavy couplings and/or air brake hoses
- Operated locomotive equipment through the use of remote control equipment
- Reviewed all waybills, schedules, and ensured weight is properly distributed throughout the train
- Planned and conducted daily safety meetings with all crew members
- Worked as a crew leader and insured all work was done under operating rules and safety procedures
- Performs groundwork such as lining switches; operating derails; protecting movements, applying/releasing/testing brakes; coupling/uncoupling cars
- Kept records of the contents and destination of each train car and made sure that cars were added and removed at proper points on routes
Emergency Response Correctional Officer
CMCF
Pearl, MS
02.2010 - 05.2011
- Updated emergency preparedness resource materials plan to comply with federal and state regulations.
- Identified practical and potential problems facing emergency services and implemented realistic and successful solutions.
- Organized drills to test the effectiveness of existing emergency response plan
- Escorted inmates within the facility, including to and from cells, medical appointments, and recreational activities.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Assisted in the processing of new inmates, including taking photographs, collecting personal information, and explaining facility rules.
- Transported inmates to court, doctor appointments and work sites.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
Education
Diploma -
Crystal Springs High
Crystal Springs, MS05.2010
Skills
- Training Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Operational skills
- Security management
- Incident investigation
- Threat assessment
- Crisis management
- Patrolling
- X-ray machine operation
- Firearms expertise
- Lockdown procedures
- Crowd control
- Traffic control
- Active shooter response
- Surveillance detection
- Emergency management
- Building evacuation
- Self-defense
- Contraband identification
- Surveillance
- Alarm systems
- Security protocols
- Staff management
Awards
- Corrections Humanitarian, 2018
- Conductor Gurus of America, 2013
Personal Information
Title: Railroad and Corrections Specialist
Timeline
Security Officer Supervisor
GardaWorld Security
01.2024 - Current
Senior Officer Specialist
Federal Bureau of Prisons FCC Yazoo City
04.2015 - Current
Conductor
Union Pacific
05.2011 - 04.2015
Emergency Response Correctional Officer
CMCF
02.2010 - 05.2011
Diploma -
Crystal Springs High
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