Pamela Davis
Memphis,Tennessee
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Shelby County Division Of Corrections
Memphis, TN
02.2005 - 06.2023
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
- Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
Deputy Jailer
Shelby County Sheriff Department
Memphis, TN
05.2001 - 05.2002
- Maintained jail security by performing frequent security checks within cell block and inspecting each cell for contraband.
- Utilized weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wooddale High School
Memphis, TN05.1979
Skills
- Defensive Tactics
- Central and Pod Control
- Ethical Standards of Conduct
- Booking Procedures
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Restraint Techniques
- Inmate Behavior Modification Tactics
- Product Knowledge
- Safety and Security Enforcement
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Armory and Key Control
- File and Record Maintenance
- Safety and Security
- Inmate Rights
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Shelby County Division Of Corrections
02.2005 - 06.2023
Deputy Jailer
Shelby County Sheriff Department
05.2001 - 05.2002
High School Diploma -
Wooddale High School