Shikeithia Ford
Hinesville,Georgia
Summary
Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Liberty County Sheriff Office
201 S Main St Ste 1300, Hinesville, GA 31313
07.2021 - Current
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
- Inspected packages, bags, and deliveries entering facility to minimize risk to personnel.
- Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring.
- Logged vehicles entering and leaving premises.
- Operated and monitored security panels, alarms and related security equipment to provide area and visitor surveillance.
- Used Microsoft Software to create and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities on premises.
- Provided basic first aid and CPR to individuals in need of medical care until arrival of emergency medical personnel.
- Used search mirror to conduct full vehicle searches on passenger and commercial trucks.
- Controlled access to property to secure facility and grounds from unauthorized entry.
- Operated communication equipment to maintain contact with other security personnel during emergency calls.
- Cooperated with security personnel and law enforcement to share information and coordinate responses to security incidents.
- Maintained physical fitness to perform physically demanding job tasks.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Maintained proficiency in use of assigned protective equipment, weapons and restraint devices.
Cashier
Popeyes
615 E Oglethorpe Ave (state Rd 84), Hinesville, GA
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Tallied cash drawer at beginning and end of each work shift.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Education
Diploma - Medical Administrative Assistant
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Clearwater, FL08.2024
High School Diploma -
Liberty County High School
Hinesville, GA05.2018
Skills
- Records Management
- Emergency Response
- Crisis Management
- Contraband Seizure
- Dispatch
- Facility Security
- Surveillance
- CCTV Monitoring
- Inmate Monitoring
- Central and Pod Control
- Emergency Management
- Visitation Guidelines Understanding
- Relationship Building and Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- File and Record Maintenance
- Booking Procedures
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Inmate Behavior Modification Tactics
- Product Knowledge
- Self-Defense Techniques
- Safety and Security Enforcement
- Criminal Law
- Trained in Defensive Tactics
- Observation
- Weapons Training
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Restraint Techniques
- State and Federal Laws Knowledge
- Teamwork Abilities
- Security Procedures
- De-escalation Techniques
- Policy Enforcement
- Multitasking Abilities
- Decision Making
- Performance Evaluation
- Search Procedures
- Inmate Supervision
- Equipment Operation
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Mental Health Awareness
- Interpersonal Skills
- CPR Certification
- Contraband Detection
- Time Management
- Facility Maintenance
- Radio Communication
- Physical Fitness
- Stress Tolerance
- Incident Reporting
- Court Procedures
- Safety and Security
- Records Maintenance
- Public Safety
- Report Writing
- Gang Awareness
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Problem Solving
- Self-Defense Tactics
- Facility Protection
- Situational awareness
- Crime prevention
- Event security
- First aid and CPR
- Law enforcement liaison
- Public safety
- Perimeter security
- Law Enforcement Support
- Injury Prevention
- Team Training
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Liberty County Sheriff Office
07.2021 - Current
Cashier
Popeyes
02.2019 - 10.2020
Diploma - Medical Administrative Assistant
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
High School Diploma -
Liberty County High School