Sybil Davis-Mayweather-Jackson

Patrol the jail pod to prevent disturbances, assaults, and escapes. Inspect the pod for signs of security breaches, such as tampered doors and windows.

Check cells and other areas for contraband, unsanitary conditions and other rule violations. Search inmates for prohibited items such as weapon or drugs.

Prepare incident reports and other documentation. Escort inmates to various locations in the facility. Supervise the meals

• Completed intake interviews with newly admitted inmates in assigned area to obtain pertinent data, and to orient inmates to the institutional rules, regulations, procedures, and program opportunities
• Developed, compiled, and presented accurate reports and supportive documentation
• Conducted Risk and Needs assessment to help inmates to identify goals they want to achieve; and during incarceration, helped inmates connect with relevant community service providers
• Secured information from new inmates within 72 hours of admission to determine classification of the inmates according to their criminal charges
• Responsible for re-evaluating inmates every 90 days to ensure correct classification is maintained
• Evaluated the safety needs of inmates and identified potential risks prior to parole or prerelease program placements
• Recommended programming identified for pre-release inmates that are designed to assist with readjustment to life in the community
• Makes referrals for mental health assessments to staff psychologists who completed evaluations and makes secondary referrals to psychiatrists as needed.

• Provided leadership, supervision, and training to staff and ensured all staff members and correctional officers complied with procedures and policies
• Planned, developed, implemented, supervised, and coordinated individual programs tailored to meet the needs of inmates in the unit
• Developed parole and release goals, coordinated available resources for clients
• Maintained organization files and reports/review an inmate's needs and the inmate eligibility for specialized programs.

• Managed and coordinated the grievance process procedure for inmates' rights
• Created, updated, and maintained permanent grievance log
• Coordinated timely investigations of grievances, prepared written decisions, ensuring resolutions were attempted
• Provided leadership and training, ensured all staff members and correctional officers complied with policies
• Monitored security of inmates in housing units during meals, recreation, and work assignments
• Served as both a supervisor and counselor to inmates.

• Assisted in the supervision of the administrative and operational security activities
• Directly supervised the less experienced correctional Officers assigned to the shift
• Supervised the count of inmates and direct adherence to all key control procedures
• Took necessary actions to assure proper care, custody, and use of property, maintenance, and property records
• Adequately supervised/instructed offenders in assigned activities such as cleaning, safety, sanitation, use of tools and equipment, supplies and construction maintenance ensuring activities are completed
• Ensured safety of the facility and surrounding community by conducting safety/security inspections, station inspections, and or contraband searches of assigned areas or offenders.