Sarah McDaniel
Carrollton,AL
Summary
Experienced Correctional Officer with strong skills in inmate supervision, incident reporting, contraband detection, and emergency response. Known for staying calm under pressure, enforcing policy, and maintaining secure, orderly operations through clear communication and fast conflict resolution. Dependable correctional professional with experience in federal facility operations, critical post coverage, and incident reporting. Skilled in conflict resolution, radio communication, and first aid, with a focus on maintaining order, safety, and control during emergencies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
FCI Aliceville
Aliceville, Alabama
12.2022 - Current
- Monitored inmate movement across housing units at FCI Aliceville.
- Conducted inmate counts and headcounts during daily security rounds.
- Searched cells, common areas, and visitors for contraband.
- Escorted inmates to medical, work, and program assignments.
- Enforced federal institution rules and corrected unsafe inmate behavior.
- Responded to disturbances, emergencies, and security alarms.
- Communicated by radio with officers and supervisors during facility operations.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Maintained clear and open communication with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Administered first aid due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate under supervision.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Participated in the development and implementation of escape prevention plans and emergency evacuation procedures.
- Performed regular headcounts of inmates to verify their presence and ensure security. to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
- Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
- Managed conflict and negotiated resolutions between inmates to prevent violence and ensure the safety of all individuals in the facility.
- I have performed urinalysis on inmates
- DHO process
- Worked critical posts
Education
Associate of Arts -
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS08-2016
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- Contraband detection
- Emergency response
- Incident reporting
- Policy enforcement
- Security screening
- Risk assessment
- Radio operations
- First aid
- Verbal de-escalation
- Conflict resolution
- Situational awareness
- Team management
- Leadership
- Team collaboration
- Team building
- Active listening
- DHO process
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Defensive tactics
- Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray
Accomplishments
- Special Act Award (2023)
- Time off award (2023)
- Time off award (2024)
- Officer of the quarter (2026)
Timeline
Correctional Officer
FCI Aliceville
12.2022 - Current
Associate of Arts -
East Mississippi Community College