Riley A. Scott
Law Enforcement
Rosharon,TX
Summary
Correctional Officer that offers 15-years of history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts. A vigilant Correctional officer skillful in communicating with inmates to diffuse tense situations and resolving conflicts. Expertise in managing and monitoring offender daily activities, overseeing safe transport of offenders and operating communication systems. Certified in DCCT. Hardworking and skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections Officer
Harris County Sheriff Office
Houston, Texas
10.2008 - 01.2023
- Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Mitigated risks and emergency response delays by monitoring weapon inventory controls.
- Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Arranged library visits, work assignments, family visits and counseling appointments for prisoners.
- Enforced regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks, alcohol sensor testing and gate-locking procedures.
- Automated document flow by ensuring log books and medical files were maintained with [Number]% accuracy.
Rural Carrier Associate
United Postal Service
Houston, TX
08.2007 - 03.2008
- Signed and received mail with signature requirements upon delivery and loading.
- Sorted mail according to order of address appearance for easy access in field.
- Delivered mail and packages to customers on prescribed route while processing check submissions, money orders, and stamp purchases in field.
- Maintained records on customers with mail forwarding and change of address requests.
- Collected mail from post office boxes and distributed goods to correct addresses.
- Organized mail ahead of delivery runs for correct routing.
- Secured and properly stored packages for delivery to eliminate damage risks.
Forklift Loader Operator
Kellogg Brown & Root Inc
Houston, TX
10.2006 - 05.2007
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Warehouse Supervisor
United States Army
Fort Campbell North, KY
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Promoted diligence and culture of safety for drivers and warehouse operations.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Revised and developed procedures to reduce risk and achieve compliance.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Monitored adherence to safety protocols and company policies by staying attentive to details.
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
- Kept detailed records of inventories and merchandise inventory transactions.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Operated warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads.
- Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
- Started up and shut down processing equipment.
- Managed merchandise inventory transactions.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warren Easton Senior High School
New Orleans, LA 08.1993 - 05.1997
Texas Commission of Law Enforcement - Police Academy
University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX 01.2010 - 08.2010
Skills
Emergency Response
Safety and security
Central and pod control
Crisis intervention training
Emergency Management
Correctional facility procedures
Search and seizure procedures
Suicide prevention training
Conflict resolution skills
Inmate behavior modification tactics
Safety and security enforcement
Self-defense techniques
Segregation unit specialist
Accomplishments
- Seized several weapons during random cell searches.
- Supervised team of 15-25 staff members.
- Promoted to Level II Corrections Officer after 4 years of employment.
Certification
Instructor Development
Instructor Development, DCCT Team Member
Instructor Development just means I went the extra mile to learn how to teach others. And DCCT Team member is someone that goes to school to learn defensive tacts, with other training and schooling to be a part of the Basic emergency response team that is in the county jail.
Timeline
Instructor Development
02-2020
Texas Commission of Law Enforcement - Police Academy
University of Houston - Downtown
01.2010 - 08.2010
Corrections Officer
Harris County Sheriff Office
10.2008 - 01.2023
Rural Carrier Associate
United Postal Service
08.2007 - 03.2008
Forklift Loader Operator
Kellogg Brown & Root Inc
10.2006 - 05.2007
Warehouse Supervisor
United States Army
01.2001 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Warren Easton Senior High School
08.1993 - 05.1997