Scott Brisk
Clinton,TN
Summary
Correctional Sergeant with an assertive and firm demeanor. Committed to maintaining ethical and moral standards while supervising and monitoring staff and offenders. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
TN Department of Corrections
03.2025 - Current
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area and inmate housing unit.
- Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Correctional Corporal
TN Department Of Corrections
09.2022 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: Morgan County Correctional Complex
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Supervised 6 employees and performance of tasks and managed 326 offenders.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Correctional Officer
TN Department Of Corrections
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: Morgan County Correctional Complex
- 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.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
911 Public Safety Telecommunicator
Anderson County Sheriff's Office
06.2016 - 08.2021
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
- Provided on-the-job training and coaching to develop new dispatchers.
- Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
- Dispatched and coordinated emergency services teams according to high-priority calls.
Delivery Driver
FedEx
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
Trash Truck Driver
Waste Connections Inc.
10.2012 - 03.2014
- Performed post-trip truck inspection, cleaned cab of any trash or spills incurred en route and turned in vehicle condition report.
- Immediately reported any unsafe situations or service related issues to dispatcher or supervisor.
- Worked closely with supervisors to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Various
09.2000 - 09.2012
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Communicated with company dispatchers to alert of any issues or delays.
- Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
- Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
Certified 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator
Town Of Swansea, Massachusetts, Police Department
03.1998 - 08.2000
- Provided Suicide Watch for all arrestees while in holding cells.
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests.
- Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
- Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
- Dispatched and coordinated emergency services teams according to high-priority calls.
911 Public Safety Telecommunicator
St Marys County Sheriff
10.1996 - 03.1998
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
EMT-P
Lexington Park VOL Rescue
10.1992 - 11.1996
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess and prioritize levels of care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
Air Traffic Control Watch Supervisor
Dept Of The Navy
09.1982 - 10.1996
- Facility Watch Supervisor for a 11 person team during Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
- Control Tower Supervisor for a 4 person team at two (2) separate facilities.
- Radar Room Supervisor for a 7 person team.
- Utilized communications systems to direct movement of pilots and ground personnel.
- Worked closely with other air traffic controllers to establish safe and productive flow of traffic.
- Used radar and radio communications to accurately identify and monitor air traffic.
- Directed aircraft during takeoff, en-route, and landing, providing clear and precise guidance to pilots.
- Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line.
- Notified airport response personnel to be ready when emergency situations presented.
Education
No Degree - Crisis Intervention Training
Tennessee Correction Academy
Tullahoma, TN06.2024
No Degree - Commanding Success Institute
Tennessee Correction Academy
Tullahoma, TN02.2023
No Degree - Management Institute
Tennessee Correction Academy
Tullahoma, TN01.2023
No Degree - NST
Tennessee Correction Academy
Tullahoma, TN11.2022
No Degree - ILEAD
Tennessee Correction Academy
Tullahoma, TN02.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
B M C Durfee High School
Fall River, MA06.1982
Skills
- Effective Writing
- Rules of Conduct
- Daily Logs
- Records Maintenance
- Officer Training
- Inmate Supervision
- Active Listening
- Effective Working Relationships
- Institutional Policies
- Search Inmates
- Body Searches
- Crisis management
- Surveillance monitoring
- Policy enforcement
- Security procedures
- Rule enforcement
- Staff supervision
- Rules of conduct
- Officer training
- Conflict management
- Inmate supervision
- Firearms proficiency
- Inmate movement control
- De-escalation techniques
Certification
- Intranasal and Intramuscular Naloxone Training , TN Dept of Health - August 2022
- 2023 TBI Meth Awareness for Law Enforcement (POST #23-620) Training - July 2023
- Fentanyl Pocket Guide Training - June 2023
- Adult CPR and First Aid Training - July 2023
- Firearms Qualification (249/100)
AWARDS / MEDALS
Navy Good Conduct Award (3), Desert Shield and Desert Storm Medals, Life Saver Award - Anderson County Sheriff, Anderson County TN.
Affiliations
- Tennessee State Employees Association
- American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
TN Department of Corrections
03.2025 - Current
Correctional Corporal
TN Department Of Corrections
09.2022 - 03.2025
Correctional Officer
TN Department Of Corrections
08.2021 - 09.2022
911 Public Safety Telecommunicator
Anderson County Sheriff's Office
06.2016 - 08.2021
Delivery Driver
FedEx
03.2014 - 06.2016
Trash Truck Driver
Waste Connections Inc.
10.2012 - 03.2014
OTR Commercial Truck Driver
Various
09.2000 - 09.2012
Certified 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator
Town Of Swansea, Massachusetts, Police Department
03.1998 - 08.2000
911 Public Safety Telecommunicator
St Marys County Sheriff
10.1996 - 03.1998
EMT-P
Lexington Park VOL Rescue
10.1992 - 11.1996
Air Traffic Control Watch Supervisor
Dept Of The Navy
09.1982 - 10.1996
No Degree - Management Institute
Tennessee Correction Academy
No Degree - NST
Tennessee Correction Academy
No Degree - ILEAD
Tennessee Correction Academy
High School Diploma - undefined
B M C Durfee High School
No Degree - Crisis Intervention Training
Tennessee Correction Academy
No Degree - Commanding Success Institute
Tennessee Correction Academy
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