SHANIQUA WHITE
Kaufman
Summary
Dynamic corrections leader with extensive experience in detention operations and healthcare. Specializes in command-level oversight, regulatory compliance, and effective inmate management. Recognized for fostering team development and operational efficiency while ensuring adherence to safety standards and policies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Lieutenant
Kaufman County Sheriff's Office
Kaufman
06.2023 - Current
- Provide command-level leadership for the daily operation of the county jail, ensuring the safe, secure, and efficient management of staff, inmates, and facility operations.
- Supervised detention sergeants, corporals, detention officers, and civilian personnel to ensure effective team performance and operational integrity.
- Oversee inmate housing, classification, disciplinary actions, and administrative segregation.
- Ensure compliance with Texas Commission on Jail Standards, PREA, and Sheriff's Office policies.
- Conduct administrative investigations involving employee misconduct, inmate complaints, policy violations, and critical incidents.
- Investigate inmate grievances and ensure timely, policy-compliant responses.
- Coordinate responses to emergency situations, including inmate disturbances, medical emergencies, and security incidents.
- Mentored and developed supervisors through targeted coaching, performance evaluations, and leadership training to strengthen management capabilities.
- Review and approve incident reports, disciplinary reports, and operational documentation.
- Reviewed operational procedures and recommended enhancements to optimize processes and mitigate liability risks.
- Work collaboratively with command staff, medical personnel, mental health providers, and outside agencies to ensure safe and effective jail operations.
- Monitor facility compliance and prepare for Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspections.
- Promote accountability through consistent policy enforcement and supervisory oversight.
- Led investigations involving PREA allegations, inmate grievances, and staff misconduct.
- Assisted in reducing organizational liability through proactive problem-solving and policy compliance.
Charge Nurse
Nexion Health, Inc.
Terrell
05.2018 - 01.2022
- Provided clinical leadership and supervision of nursing staff while ensuring quality patient care in a long-term care environment.
- Supervised licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants to ensure high standards of patient care.
- Managed daily clinical operations to optimize workflow and enhance patient experiences.
- Coordinated patient care and physician communication.
- Maintained regulatory compliance.
- Responded to medical emergencies.
- Trained and mentored nursing personnel.
- Promoted quality improvement initiatives that increased compliance with regulatory standards.
Correctional Nurse
Kaufman County Sheriff's Office
Kaufman
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Performed comprehensive medical assessments for inmates, identifying health issues and ensuring appropriate interventions.
- Provided medical care to inmates in a secure correctional environment while collaborating with detention staff to ensure inmate safety and continuity of care.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with physicians and hospitals to facilitate timely treatment and continuity of care.
- Administered prescribed medications to inmates in accordance with healthcare protocols.
- Responded to medical emergencies.
- Assisted with chronic disease management.
- Collaborated with correctional staff to address inmate medical needs, enhancing communication and response to health concerns.
- Maintained confidential medical records.
- Ensured compliance with correctional healthcare standards.
Detention Officer / Sergeant
Kaufman County Sheriff's Office
Kaufman
01.2002 - 12.2012
- Progressed from Detention Officer to Sergeant through demonstrated leadership, professionalism, and operational knowledge.
- Supervised detention officers during shifts, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety standards.
- Coordinated safe and efficient inmate movement between housing units and activity areas, enhancing operational flow.
- Conducted coaching and training for detention officers, fostering skill development and team cohesion.
- Responded to emergencies and disturbances.
- Investigated inmate misconduct.
- Prepared incident and disciplinary reports.
- Ensured compliance with jail policies and procedures.
- Earned promotion to Sergeant based on leadership and performance.
- Conducted security rounds and inmate counts.
- Developed and mentored new detention officers.
Education
LVN - Nursing
Dallas Nursing Institute
Skills
- Jail Administration
- Jail Operations Management
- Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) Compliance
- PREA Compliance
- Incident Command
- Emergency Response
- Risk Management
- Inmate Classification
- Inmate Discipline
- Grievance Investigations
- Administrative Investigations
- Policy Implementation
- Staff Supervision and Development
- Employee Performance
- Staff Training
- Training and Development
- Command Staff Leadership
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Conflict Resolution
- Strategic Planning
- Report Writing
- Decision Making
- Performance Evaluation
- Team Leadership
- Regulatory Compliance
- Ethical Practice
- Mentorship
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
- CPR/BLS Instructor
- PREA Training
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Defensive Tactics Training
- TCOLE and correctional training certifications
- NJLCA Graduate
- TASER Instructor
- Pepperball Certified Instructor
- JPX Instructor
- GLOVE certified Instructor
- Certified TCOLE Basic Instructor
Professional Philosophy
I believe effective correctional leadership is built on integrity, accountability, consistency, and service. A successful Jail Administrator develops people, promotes professionalism, ensures compliance, and creates an environment where staff understand expectations and are empowered to succeed. My goal is to lead with fairness, transparency, and a commitment to continuous improvement while maintaining the highest standards of safety, security, and public trust.
Timeline
Detention Lieutenant
Kaufman County Sheriff's Office
06.2023 - Current
Correctional Nurse
Kaufman County Sheriff's Office
08.2018 - 02.2019
Charge Nurse
Nexion Health, Inc.
05.2018 - 01.2022
Detention Officer / Sergeant
Kaufman County Sheriff's Office
01.2002 - 12.2012
LVN - Nursing
Dallas Nursing Institute