Robert Wheeler
LaGrange,GA
Summary
Dedicated Detention Officer experienced in security inspections and incident reporting. Enforced regulations and ensured compliance within detention facilities while managing inmate processes and collaborating with law enforcement to enhance facility safety. Supervised daily activities of inmates, conducted thorough premises inspections, performed specimen collections, and demonstrated strong knowledge of inmates' rights.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Officer
Troup County Sheriff's Office
Lagrange, GA
04.2002 - 02.2023
- Supervised inmate behavior and maintained safety within the detention facility.
- Managed inmate intake and release processes, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations, applying disciplinary measures in accordance with policies.
- Implemented emergency procedures during incidents to safeguard staff and inmates.
- Conducted regular inspections of premises to identify security breaches or hazards.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Operated control rooms, managing access to secure areas and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Trained new officers on policies, procedures, and proper use of detention equipment.
- Assisted in the training and orientation of new detention officers, sharing knowledge and best practices.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies for effective information sharing and response.
- Documented daily activities and incidents in detailed reports for review by supervisors.
- Provided supervisors with oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
- Distributed clothing items to inmates during intake process., tools and other authorized items to inmates.
- Maintained records of prisoners' identification and charges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA05-1980
Skills
- Security inspections
- Incident reporting
- Regulatory compliance
- Interagency collaboration
- Equipment operation
- Policy enforcement
- Record management
- Effective communication
- Detailed documentation
- Staff training
- Perimeter guarding
- Record maintenance
- Patience and tolerance
- Security and sanitation checks
- Inmate monitoring
- Security procedures
- Defensive techniques
- Mental alertness
- Behavioral observation
- Inmate observation
- Key control
- Surveillance
- Gate control
- Facility monitoring
- System recordkeeping
- Report preparation
- Armory control
- Medical emergencies
- Headcounts
- Professional demeanor
- Organizational skills
- Strategic planning and organization
- Security protocols
- Professionalism
- Ethical standards of conduct
Timeline
Detention Officer
Troup County Sheriff's Office
04.2002 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of West Georgia