Smith Jasmine
Woodville,MS
Summary
Accomplished Correctional Sergeant at LSP, adept in de-escalation techniques and team leadership, significantly enhanced facility safety and reduced contraband instances. Expert in supervising staff and managing large groups of offenders, demonstrating exceptional emergency response and security protocol skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Mtc
Woodville, MS
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
Correctional Sergeant
LSP
Tunica,LA
10.2014 - 06.2017
- Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Supervised Number employees and performance of tasks and managed Number offenders.
Correctional Officer
LSP
Tuncia,LA
07.2013 - 08.2014
- 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.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Open Main Prison kitchen, making sure all utensils were properly checked out and return.
- Made sure all kitchen supplies were ordered and available for mr time.
- Made sure breakfast,and lunch meals were prepared for over 1500 offenders.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Wilkinson County High School
Woodville, MS05.2009
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Emergency Response
- Body Searches
- Policy Enforcement
- Staff Supervision
- Inmate Transportation
- Officer Training
- Security Protocols
- Rule Enforcement
- Inmate Supervision
- Rules of conduct
- Security Procedures
- Inmate Transport
- Inspections
- Job assignments
- Inmate monitoring
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Mtc
02.2024 - Current
Correctional Sergeant
LSP
10.2014 - 06.2017
Correctional Officer
LSP
07.2013 - 08.2014
High School Diploma - General Studies
Wilkinson County High School