Reginald Crawford
Hewitt,TX
Summary
Accomplished correctional professional with over 30 years of leadership experience at Mclennan County Sheriff's Department, skilled in crisis intervention and team leadership. Expert in maintaining secure environments, resolving conflicts, and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven track record in emergency response and report writing, ensuring safety and professionalism in high-stakes situations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Jailor/Corporal/Deputy 40 Hours Per Week
Mclennan County Sheriff's Department
7 2017 - Current
- Established healthy relationships and maintained professional boundaries with resident offenders in institution
- Physically restrained inmates when disturbances required physical intervention
- Excellent communicator, verbally and possess outstanding writing skills
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals
- Maintained custody and control of inmates housed in maximum security unit
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband
- Certified in use of pepper ball, taser and pepper spray.
- Scheduled and coordinated transportation for inmates to medical appointments and to and from courthouse.
- Over 30 years leadership experience
- First Aide and CPR certified with ability to train others
- Possess ability to maintain calm and make and make effective decisions during emergency situations
- Was leader on SRT Team where I was responsible for directing the use of force successfully
- Takes pride in wear of uniform and maintains professional demeanor at all times
- Screened, controlled and handled evidence and exhibits during court proceedings.
- Escorted jurors, visitors and prisoners in courtroom and in hidden areas.
- Called court to order and announced judge entrances.
- Maintained order in courtroom during trial and guarded jury from outside contact.
- Screened persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized firearms and other contraband.
- Patrolled court building and grounds and checked visitors and packages at entrances.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Corps Coordinator (Captain) 40 Hours per week
Bill Logue Juvenile Detention Center
2010.01 - 2017.01
- Supervised personnel in carrying out duties to care for and maintain order in inmate population
- Enforced rules, procedures and policies to assist with management of incarcerated population.
- Worked with corrections officers to intervene in tense or hostile situations.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop and inmate housing unit.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Processed intake and release of residents and maintained records of incarceration.
- Managed internal and external security of facility through frequent observations and discussions with other correctional officers.
- Maintained professional demeanor in interactions with prison population.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Inspected housing and common use facilities for safety, cleanliness and security.
- Monitored and tracked absenteeism and approved leave requests and timesheets.
- Use of force instructors for over 10 years with the ability to use many different restraint techniques.
Correctional Officer Supervisor 40 Hours per week
Texas Youth Commission
1999.01 - 2010.01
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to help keep institution safe and secure
- Used verbal skills to gain voluntary compliance
- Supervised and directed juvenile movement during various activities on and off campus
- Maintained custody and control of 200 inmates housed in maximum security unit
- Supervised completion of intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments
- Supervised youth's daily activities, including school, meals and recreation time
- Taught employees to observed behavior of residents individually and in groups and to be proactive accordingly
- Provided instruction, coaching and motivation to all employees during shift
- Developed and enforced safety standards and procedures
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption program
- Tracked employees attendance and issued progressive disciplinary when in violation
- Wrote and met with employees for performance evaluations annually or when necessary
- Assigned work assignments, set priorities and delegated work assignments
- Approved leave for employees and resolved issues during shift
- Maintained professional demeanor in all interactions with inmate population
Education
High School Diploma -
Terrell's Bay High School
Centenary, South Carolina1984
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Exercise And Nutrition
Certified Personal Trainer
National Academy of Sports Medicine03.2010
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
McLennan County Basic Police Officer Course
China Spring, TX12.2019
Skills
- Report writing
- Conflict resolution
- Verbal Judo trained
- Court testimony
- De-escalation techniques
- Emergency Response
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Communication skills
- Team Leadership
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Corps Coordinator (Captain) 40 Hours per week
Bill Logue Juvenile Detention Center
2010.01 - 2017.01
Correctional Officer Supervisor 40 Hours per week
Texas Youth Commission
1999.01 - 2010.01
Jailor/Corporal/Deputy 40 Hours Per Week
Mclennan County Sheriff's Department
7 2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Terrell's Bay High School
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Exercise And Nutrition
Certified Personal Trainer
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
McLennan County Basic Police Officer Course
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