Pamela Thompson
Victoria,TX
Summary
Resourceful and dedicated Jail Sergeant with motivational leadership, training and employee supervision experience. 30 years in corrections and law enforcement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Jail Sergeant/287G Immigration Officer
Dewitt County Sheriff's Office
10.2012 - Current
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Interview inmates to identify and determine citizenship
- Process/Detain illegal immigrants until Immigration/Border Patrol retrieves inmate
Correctional Lieutenant
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
09.1998 - 12.2013
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
"C" Operator
Inteplast Group, LTD
06.1997 - 10.1998
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
- Maintain and follow all rules and regulations in accordance with OSH standards.
Juvenile Probation Officer/Drill Instructor
Cherokee County Juvenile Probation Department
05.1996 - 04.1997
- Assessed mental health and physical state of young offenders.
- Investigated juveniles' activities, school attendance and employment.
- Developed safety plans and strategic interventions to address specific issues.
- Transported juveniles between detention centers, schools and medical institutions.
- Monitored defendants' compliance and progress in treatment by reviewing reports from counseling agencies.
- Determined appropriate supervision levels by conducting risk and needs assessments.
- Maintained compliance with all legal statutes, policies and procedures.
- Conducted investigations into violations and other allegations.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
06.1994 - 06.1996
- 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.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
Aircraft Mechanic
United States Navy, USN
11.1989 - 11.1993
- Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
- Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety.
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical, and oxygen systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stroman High School
Victoria, TX06.1984
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement
Victoria College
Victoria, TX05.1987
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX06.1989
Skills
- Multicultural Awareness
- Crisis Management
- De-escalation Techniques
- Staff Training
- Inmate Supervision
- Report Writing
- Time Management
- Decision Making
- Team Leadership
- Emergency Response
Timeline
Jail Sergeant/287G Immigration Officer
Dewitt County Sheriff's Office
10.2012 - Current
Correctional Lieutenant
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
09.1998 - 12.2013
"C" Operator
Inteplast Group, LTD
06.1997 - 10.1998
Juvenile Probation Officer/Drill Instructor
Cherokee County Juvenile Probation Department
05.1996 - 04.1997
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
06.1994 - 06.1996
Aircraft Mechanic
United States Navy, USN
11.1989 - 11.1993
High School Diploma -
Stroman High School
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement
Victoria College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University
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