Staci Terrell
TDCJ/ Ellen Halbert Unit
LEANDER,Tx
10
years of professional experience
Dedicated professional with experience in conflict resolution and team supervision within correctional facilities. Strong communication skills and analytical thinking, effectively maintaining safety and security while enhancing operational procedures.
Work History
Operational Review Sergeant
1 Year- Review operational procedures and processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Responsible for conducting Unit Level Audits.
- Communicate findings during Unit Level Audits and recommendations to the Senior Warden.
- Maintain safety, security, and operational efficiency within the Ellen Halbert Unit.
- Supervise staff, inmate management, emergency response, security enforcement, and administrative oversight, ensuring that both staff and inmates operate within established policies and procedures.
- Conducted random drug tests on inmates.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Sergeant of Correctional Officers
7 Months- Monitored inmate behavior to maintain safety and security within the Ellen Halbert Unit.
- Conducted regular inspections of living areas to ensure compliance with all security policies and procedures.
- Supervised and directed searches for contraband.
- Provide security, conduct counts, supervise inmate chow along with performing pat and unclothed searches, restraining and securing inmates, along with transporting inmates by various vehicles.
- Supervised, instructed, trained, and ensured the safety of assigned employees and inmates.
- Responsible for assignment of staff on Shift Rosters.
- Provided appropriate information needed to staff, complied with policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
- Responded to incidents promptly, utilizing conflict resolution skills to de-escalate tense situations.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety measures, fostering a culture of teamwork.
Sociologist/ PS I
1 Year 3 Months- Interviewed newly received inmates to gather Sociological data: identified inmates that are known or suspected gang members or inmates with enemies on assigned unit.
- Made recommendations to ensure the appropriate housing.
- Compiled information to make appropriate unit custody and general unit plan assignments.
- Prepared, edited, and distributed correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and other documents.
- Compiled and edit data for graphs, charts, databases, make calculations,, and prepared summaries and reports.
- Developed and maintained filing, record keeping, along with records management systems.
Administrative Assistant II
1 Year 2 Months- Administrative and Clerical support to the Senior Warden.
- Prepared, maintained, and related necessary information, reports, studies, forms, and other documents.
- Prepared and disseminated information concerning various agency programs and services.
- Edited and distributed correspondence, coordinated meetings, trainings, and conferences (Security and Non-Security), to include scheduling, making travel arrangements, and preparing related paperwork.
TLETS Operator- Administration III
5 Months- Administrative Support and Technical Program Assistance work within the state and out of state law enforcement agencies.
- Reviewed, analyzed, and verified information that pertained to the Parole Division Warrants Section.
- Responded to requests for information regarding Inmate Warrants and Inmates who are currently in correctional facilities (County Jails) within 10 minutes or less.
- Prepared, maintained, and related necessary information along with reports to the supervisor, members of my team, and to include the following shift.
- Maintained filing, paperwork, reports, answered emails, time management, did what was asked, and overall had a good attitude.
Correctional Officer IV
2 Years 5 Months- Managed inmates of all custody levels: General Population, Cell Block (G4 and G5), Restricted Housing (Level 1, 2, and 3 inmates), Protective Custody, Crisis Management, and Death Row.
- Adhere to Building Schedules, adapt to situations at hand; communicate via radio or telephone, and familiarize myself with Security Precaution Designators (SPD).
- Ensured paperwork is completed, Daily and Monthly reports written and completed.
- De-escalate potential issues.
Office Manager
2 Years 3 Months- Handled daily administrative tasks to maintain smooth office operations.
- Coordinated scheduling for staff and driving instructors to optimize resource allocation.
- Generate Texas Driver Education Certificates (DE964s) for Learner Permits and Driver Licenses.
- Received, recorded, and posted all monies received via cash or credit card to student files.
- Operated switch board and provided customer service on all inquiries.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Cosmetology/ Aesthetician Specialist
Skills
Dependable and responsible
Attention to detail
Calm under pressure
Multitasking Abilities
Time management
Problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Friendly
positive attitude
Timeline
Operational Review Sergeant
TDCJ/ Ellen Halbert Unit
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Sergeant of Correctional Officers
TDCJ/ Ellen Halbert Unit
12.2024 - 07.2025Read More
Sociologist/ PS I
TDCJ/ Travis County State Jail
09.2023 - 12.2024Read More
Administrative Assistant II
TDCJ/ Travis County State Jail
07.2022 - 09.2023Read More
TLETS Operator- Administration III
TDCJ/ Warrants Division
02.2022 - 07.2022Read More
Correctional Officer IV
TDCJ/ Mountain View
01.2019 - 06.2021Read More
Office Manager
Central Texas Driving School
09.2016 - 12.2018Read More
McLennan Community College
Associate of Arts from Criminal Justice
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McLennan Community College
Cosmetology/ Aesthetician Specialist
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