ROMONA CORPREW
Correctional Officer Sergeant
Lancaster,SC
Summary
Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over 30-year industry history. Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
CPR/First Aide Fire Prevention
Work History
Senior Correctional Officer
DC Department Of Corrections
Washington, DC
10.1990 - 09.2021
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Supervised 18 employees and performance of tasks and managed 16 offenders.
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Skills
- Corporate Procedures
- Excellent Problem-Solving Skills
- Behavioral Disorders Familiarity
- Product Knowledge
- Detail Work
- Maintain Records
- Weapons
- Background Investigations
- Physical Restraint
- Regulatory Compliance
- Inmate Movement Control
- Institutional Policies
- Counseling Techniques
- Daily Logs
- Seize and Search Protocol
- Basic First Aid
- Conflict Resolution Proficiency
Accomplishments
- Routinely supervised more than 160 detainee inmates.
- Documented and resolved adjustment board issues which led to inmates violations.
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Achieved policies and procedures by completing training with accuracy and efficiency.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
- Certified Sergeant, DC Department Of Corrections - 2013-2021
- CPR, First Aid, Defibrillator,Restraint, Gun Range DC dc department Of Corrections- 1990-2021
Timeline
Senior Correctional Officer
DC Department Of Corrections
10.1990 - 09.2021
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