Penny Singleton
La Grange,GA
Summary
Trustworthy Detention Officer with 9 years of experience. Talented at quickly deescalating conflicts and maintaining superior levels of levelheadedness. Intelligent and agile with remarkable security awareness.
Reliable Detention Officer skilled handling and managing activities of approximately 500 offenders in assigned cell block. Sound knowledge of constitutional rights and ethical standards of conduct. Experience detaining and processing inmates, preparing and serving meals to inmates and monitoring overall facility security.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Officer
Troup County Sheriff's Office
11.2014 - Current
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations with appropriate use of force when necessary to protect both inmates'' well-being and facility security.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Improved facility safety by performing thorough inspections of cells, common areas, and property for contraband or damage.
- Contributed to the efficient processing of new detainees by conducting intake procedures such as fingerprinting, photographing, and inventorying personal belongings.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Maintained a safe environment for inmates and staff through effective communication and adherence to established protocols.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on best practices in detention management and security protocols.
- Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
- Assisted in reducing incidents of violence by implementing conflict resolution strategies and de-escalation techniques.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with inmates to build rapport and trust.
- Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain order and resolve conflicts among detainees efficiently.
- Provided support to inmates by addressing their concerns promptly and professionally while maintaining facility rules and regulations.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Troup County High School
Lagrange, GA05.1993
Skills
- Patience and Tolerance
- Emergency Response
- De-Escalation Techniques
- First Aid Certification
- Incident Reporting
- Central and pod control
- Physical restraint
- Booking procedures
- Taser Certified
- OC Spray Certified
Timeline
Detention Officer
Troup County Sheriff's Office
11.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Troup County High School
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