Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Senior Firearms Instructor
Timeline
Ronald W. Davis, Jr.

Ronald W. Davis, Jr.

Benton,KY

Summary

Highly-motivated Probation & Parole Officer with 20+ years experience in the criminal justice system, including case management, field supervision and weapons training. Seasoned professional with excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Probation Parole Officer

Commonwealth Of Kentucky-Department Of Corrections
10.2014 - Current
  • Provided court testimony to support court decisions.
  • Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
  • Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
  • Reported violations of parole conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Conducted pre-sentence investigations by doing in-depth research and compiling police reports.
  • Performed routine home inspections and drug tests for offenders on parole.

Correctional Lieutenant

Commonwealth Of Kentucky-Department Of Corrections
10.2002 - 10.2014
  • Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
  • Participated in development of correctional policies and procedures.
  • Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
  • Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
  • Supervised 176 employees and performance of tasks and managed 856 offenders.
  • Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
  • Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
  • Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
  • Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.

Correctional Sergeant

Commonwealth Of Kentucky-Department Of Corrections
12.2010 - 05.2012
  • Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
  • Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
  • Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
  • Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
  • Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
  • Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
  • Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.

Correctional Officer

Commonwealth Of Kentucky-Department Of Corrections
10.2002 - 12.2010
  • Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
  • Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
  • Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
  • Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
  • Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Administered drug tests to inmates.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Mid-Continent University, Mayfield, KY
05.2014

Skills

  • Social Justice
  • Drug Test Supervision
  • Home Assessments
  • Supervised Visitation

Senior Firearms Instructor

Firearms Instructor on various institutional required weapons.  Since promoting in to Probation & Parole, 4+ years being the Chief Firearms Instructor.  Coordinating and scheduling quarterly training, completing the rosters, creating and maintaining all state required paperwork.

Timeline

Probation Parole Officer - Commonwealth Of Kentucky-Department Of Corrections
10.2014 - Current
Correctional Sergeant - Commonwealth Of Kentucky-Department Of Corrections
12.2010 - 05.2012
Correctional Lieutenant - Commonwealth Of Kentucky-Department Of Corrections
10.2002 - 10.2014
Correctional Officer - Commonwealth Of Kentucky-Department Of Corrections
10.2002 - 12.2010
Mid-Continent University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Ronald W. Davis, Jr.