Samantha Traynham

Facilitated a positive learning environment by assisting teachers in classrooms. Enhanced student engagement during lunch and recess through active observation. Contributed to classroom continuity by stepping in as a substitute teacher. Addressed diverse tasks assigned by school administration to support educational objectives.

• Oversaw inmate behavior to ensure safety and security within facility.
• Conducted regular inspections of facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Responded swiftly to emergencies, employing de-escalation techniques to manage conflicts.
• Documented incidents and daily activities accurately in logs for record-keeping purposes.
• Trained new staff on protocols, procedures, and emergency response strategies.
• Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
• Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
• Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
• Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
• Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
• Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
• Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
• Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
• Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
• Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
• Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
• Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
• Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
• Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
• Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
• Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
• Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
• Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
• Directed daily operations as line sergeant, overseeing scheduling and enforcing standards of conduct. Led initiatives to enhance record-keeping and optimize time card processing. Mediated team conflicts to foster a cohesive and productive work environment.
• Oversaw control room operations, managing phone communications, camera monitoring, and access control for building entry.
• Achieved efficient management of jail commissary by maintaining up-to-date inventory of cleaning supplies and food items. Facilitated clothing procurement for incarcerated individuals and optimized hiring of inmates for various facility tasks. Fostered strong vendor relationships to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.