Tami Beyer
South Ogden,UT
Summary
Correctional professional with progressive experience in custody operations, case management, and facility supervision. Leads officers, reviews reports, manages inmate movement, responds to incidents, and enforces policy with a focus on safety, compliance, and clear communication across security and support teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Visiting Sergeant
Utah Department Of Corrections
Salt Lake City, Utah
07.2025 - Current
- Supervised subordinate officers in their daily duties.
- Reviewed incident reports and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with departmental standards.
- Monitored inmate movement within the facility to maintain security and safety of staff, inmates and visitors.
- Enforced discipline among inmates according to established rules and regulations.
- Briefed superiors on incidents and misconduct, recommending appropriate disciplinary actions to maintain order.
- Ensured compliance with departmental policies, regulations and procedures.
- Established communication channels to facilitate interaction between inmates and family members, attorneys, and external parties. between inmates, family members, attorneys and other external parties.
Dell Housing Sergeant
Utah Department Of Corrections
Draper, UT
05.2021 - Current
- Supervised correctional officers during housing unit operations at correctional facilities.
- Enforced facility rules, search procedures, and contraband control.
- Responded to incidents, disturbances, and emergency situations.
- Reviewed shift reports, logs, and security documentation.
- Coordinated with medical, custody, and administrative staff.
- Trained officers on safety, inmate management, and use of force.
- Supervised subordinate officers in their daily duties.
- Reviewed incident reports and other documentation submitted by subordinates.
- Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
- Monitored inmate movement within the facility to maintain security and safety of staff, inmates and visitors.
- Conducted random searches for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
- Enforced discipline among inmates according to established rules and regulations.
- Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
- Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
- Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
- Ensured compliance with departmental policies, regulations and procedures.
- Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
Uinta 4 housing Sergeant
Utah Department Of Corrections
Salt Lake City, Utah
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Supervised inmate movement in Utah Department of Corrections housing units.
- Responded to incidents using approved restraint and de-escalation procedures.
- Reviewed shift briefings and relayed custody concerns to incoming staff.
- Inspected keys, radios, and equipment for secure daily operations.
- Completed incident reports and maintained accurate custody records.
- Coordinated staff response during emergencies and inmate disturbances.
- Supervised subordinate officers in their daily duties.
- Reviewed incident reports and other documentation submitted by subordinates.
Correctional Case Manager
Utah Department Of Corrections
Draper, Utah
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed inmate case plans within correctional facility operations.
- Assessed custody needs, risks, and reentry barriers for incarcerated people.
- Consulted with security staff on inmate behavior and placement decisions.
- Reviewed progress toward program compliance and parole readiness.
- Assessed and evaluated clients to identify needs, strengths, weaknesses, and risks.
- Developed individualized treatment plans that addressed the client's identified goals and objectives.
- Monitored client progress through regular review of case notes, assessments, and other documentation.
- Observed emotional and physical conditions of inmates to identify and proactively address concerns.
- Recommended probation conditions to court, including drug treatment, vocational rehabilitation and mental health programs.
Uinta 2 housing Officer
Utah State Department of Corrections
Draper, UT
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Conducted security rounds and inspected doors, locks, and barriers.
- Searched inmates, cells, and property for contraband and prohibited items.
- Documented incident reports and communicated concerns with shift supervisors.
- Supervised inmate movement during meals, visitation, and program transfers.
- Enforced rules and maintained professional order with inmates and staff.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
- Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
- Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to inmates.
- After leaving AP&P in 2019 I returned to Restrictive Housing until I promoted to Sergeant in 2021.
Education
GED -
Clearfield High
Clearfield, UT01-1990
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Safety orientation
- Adaptability
- Leadership qualities
- Determination
- Multi-tasking ability
- Results orientation
Accomplishments
- Completed Utah CIT Academy
- Completed CIRT Academy.
- Motivational Interview Instructor
- Team Achievement Award
- MRT and Anger Management Instructor
Timeline
Visiting Sergeant
Utah Department Of Corrections
07.2025 - Current
Uinta 4 housing Sergeant
Utah Department Of Corrections
06.2024 - 07.2025
Correctional Case Manager
Utah Department Of Corrections
01.2022 - 06.2024
Dell Housing Sergeant
Utah Department Of Corrections
05.2021 - Current
Uinta 2 housing Officer
Utah State Department of Corrections
06.2017 - 06.2018
GED -
Clearfield High