SYDNEY MESSENS
Orange,USA
Summary
Service-oriented Law Enforcement Officer with a 10-year background in Corrections. Core competencies include reliability, integrity and professionalism as well as excellent communication and time management skills. Handles tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Proven under pressure and confident in leadership roles when necessary.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Washington State Department of Corrections
Gig Harbor, WA
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Supervised inmate activities to maintain order and security within facility
- Conducted regular inspections to identify safety hazards and compliance violations
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Correctional Police Officer
Indiana Department of Correction
Terre Haute, IN
01.2014 - 01.2023
- I began my career with Indiana Department of Correction in 2014 as a Correctional Officer at Rockville Correctional Facility. During my time in this position, I helped to ensure and maintain the safety and security of the facility. I also played a front-line role in keeping both staff and inmates safe and enforced all rules and regulations of the facility. During my time at RCF I was a member of the facility Emergency Response Team (E-Squad). I completed the basic E Squad academy in 2015. I continued my career with the State of Indiana when I was offered the opportunity to advance my career within the Parole Division. After completing Parole Agent training in 2016 I was given a caseload of 40-50 parolees in Clinton and Carroll Counties. I utilized an assigned vehicle and traveled to these counties each day. I was then assigned to supervise 35 sex offenders spread across 5 counties in southern and central Indiana. I gained valuable knowledge working with members of the treatment team as well as obtaining skills recognizing and understanding sex offender behavior. daily tasks included field and home visits, responding to information requests, emails and phone calls, writing reports and recording OCMS notes daily. I ended my supervision of this caseload when I was given the opportunity to advance to Correctional Police Officer in 2017. As a correctional police officer within the IDOC I have a multitude of responsibilities and job duties. I have served in this capacity since my graduation from ILEA in March 2018. I work closely with other law enforcement agencies daily to capture delinquent parolees, coordinate parole sweeps and conduct out of state extraditions. I am currently TASER certified and certified to use the Glock 17, Glock 26 and AR-15 rifle. Daily tasks for me include gathering intelligence, writing reports, answering emails and phone calls, and contacting parolees and members of the public.
- Correctional Police Officer/ Fugitive Apprehension Unit Member 2018-2023
Security Guard
Central Indiana Protection Agency
Indianapolis, IN
08.2012 - 04.2013
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises. Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates. Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed. Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
Program Facilitator
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
05.2010 - 04.2012
- Develop distance learning program goals or plans, including equipment replacement, quality assurance, or course offering plans. Communicate to faculty, students, or other users availability of, or changes to, distance learning courses or materials, programs, services, or applications. Assess distance-learning technological or educational needs and goals. Troubleshoot and resolve problems with distance learning equipment or applications.
Education
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy -
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy
01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, INHigh School Diploma - undefined
Villa Park High School
Villa Park, CA01-2007
Skills
- Emergency response
- First aid and CPR certified
- Radio communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Mental health awareness
- Correctional facility procedures
- Restraint techniques
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Security procedures
- Weapons training
- First aid training
Certification
- Correctional Worker Core Academy Graduate-2025
- P.C 832/Laws of Arrest (California) Graduate -2025
- Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Graduate- 2018
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Washington State Department of Corrections
09.2025 - 03.2026
Correctional Police Officer
Indiana Department of Correction
01.2014 - 01.2023
Security Guard
Central Indiana Protection Agency
08.2012 - 04.2013
Program Facilitator
Indiana State University
05.2010 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Indiana State University
High School Diploma - undefined
Villa Park High School
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy -
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy