Richard Whitaker
Lake Butler,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Guard
University of Florida, Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
11.2021 - Current
- Monitored CCTV systems to ensure safety and security of premises.
- Reviewed security logs to ensure proper documentation was maintained.
- Observed surveillance cameras for any suspicious activity or intruders.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Conducted daily security patrols of assigned areas.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
- Issued visitor badges and access cards to authorized personnel.
Correctional Officer
Union County Sheriff's Office
Lake Butler, Florida
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to inmates.
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
- Inspected cells and other areas for contraband and safety hazards.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Distributed commissary items and dispensed prescribed medication to prisoners.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Transported inmates to court, doctor appointments and work sites.
- Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
Merchandise Stocker
Lowe's
Gainesville, FL
06.2020 - 11.2021
- Updated products with new pricing or temporary promotion signs to increase sales.
- Maintained accurate inventory records in accordance with company standards.
- Checked incoming shipments for damage or discrepancies against purchase orders.
- Moved and rebuilt shelves, racks and displays to increase visibility of merchandise.
- Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
- Conducted regular cycle counts to verify accuracy of inventory records.
- Updated product labels to reflect accurate pricing.
- Coordinated with management to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Replenished items to maintain stock availability.
- Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure availability of products for customers.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
Correctional Officer Sergeant
Department of Corrections
Lake Butler, FL
04.1993 - 06.2020
- Intervened in situations involving physical altercations between inmates or between inmates and staff members.
- Assigned inmates to open and appropriate housing units.
- Maintained order in building and on grounds of prison.
- Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
- Promoted safety, order, and functionality of facility.
- Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
- Coordinated shakedowns to locate and remove unauthorized items.
- Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
- Maintained records of inmate movement within the facility as well as outside visits or transfers.
- Settled disputes between inmates.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of personnel and general public.
- Supervised and made cell assignments.
- Received and inspected mail and property from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Oversaw assigned court trips for jailers, maintaining security of staff and public.
- Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state and local laws governing corrections operations.
- Conducted scheduled headcounts to verify presence of prisoners.
- Conducted searches of staff members, visitors and inmates upon entry and exit from the facility.
- Assisted medical personnel during emergency medical situations involving inmates.
- Monitored CCTV systems for suspicious activity and responded accordingly.
- Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
- Recorded prisoner identification, charges and incidents of inmate disturbance, keeping daily logs of prisoner activities.
- Issued security badges and passes to guests and visitors.
- Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.
- Supervised visitation and checked visitors for proper identification and contraband.
Education
GED -
Bradford High School
Starke, FL05-1990
Skills
- Telephone etiquette
- Preventing incidents
- Maintaining equipment
- Computer skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Safety guidelines
- Building patrol
- Firearms expertise
- Security operations experience
- Security camera monitoring
- Document preparation
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Union County Sheriff's Office
08.2023 - 02.2025
Security Guard
University of Florida, Gainesville
11.2021 - Current
Merchandise Stocker
Lowe's
06.2020 - 11.2021
Correctional Officer Sergeant
Department of Corrections
04.1993 - 06.2020
GED -
Bradford High School
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