TA'MOYA BROWN
Homestead,FL
Summary
Experienced corrections professional with 5 years in state, private, and immigration detention facilities, advancing from Correctional Officer to Lieutenant. Skilled in staff supervision, emergency response, investigations, and policy compliance. Recognized for effective decision-making and report writing, ensuring safe and professional correctional operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lieutenant
Critical Response Strategies/South Florida Detention Facility
Ochopee, Florida
03.2026 - 06.2026
- Supervise correctional officers and sergeants during daily detention operations.
- Manage detainee housing operations and staff accountability.
- Ensure compliance with National Detention Standards (NDS), ICE policies, and facility procedures.
- Respond to emergencies, disturbances, assaults, medical incidents, and use-of-force events.
- Coordinate emergency response efforts with facility leadership and medical personnel.
- Conduct security inspections, housing audits, and operational reviews.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with facility regulations.
- Review incident reports, disciplinary reports, and investigations.
- Mentor and train supervisors and officers.
- Resolved conflicts among inmates through mediation techniques.
- Monitored inmate behavior to maintain safety and security within the facility.
- Coordinated emergency responses and conducted safety drills to enhance preparedness for staff and inmates.
- Managed inmate records and documentation for accurate reporting.
- Provided decisive leadership by assessing and responding to changing field conditions.
- Oversaw station efforts to continuously deliver timely and quality responses in areas of fire, medical and public safety administration.
Correctional Sergeant
South Florida Detention Facility
07.2025 - 03.2026
- Supervised correctional staff and housing unit operations to ensure safety and security.
- Conducted shift briefings and delegated assignments to optimize team effectiveness.
- Maintained compliance with detention policies and security procedures.
- Trained and mentored newly hired correctional officers to enhance skill development and operational readiness.
- Conducted shift briefings and delegated assignments.
- Examined reports submitted by officers for accuracy and completeness.
Correctional Officer
Recovery Solutions
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Supervised inmate movement and housing operations to maintain safety and security.
- Conducted thorough searches for contraband to uphold facility regulations.
- Oversaw inmate movement and managed housing operations in a secure facility.
- Diffused disruptive behavior through verbal de-escalation.
- Prepared incident documentation.
- Assisted with staff training and daily shift briefings to enhance team readiness and communication.
Security Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
Miami, FL
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Supervised security personnel to ensure safety and compliance with protocols.
- Conducted regular inspections of premises to identify potential security threats.
- Developed and implemented security training programs for new staff members.
- Monitored surveillance systems to detect suspicious activities and assess risks.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement to enhance security measures and response times.
- Managed scheduling and assignments for security staff across multiple sites.
- Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
- Monitored entire facility using CCTV while simultaneously performing dispatch duties.
Correctional Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Maintained security inside a state correctional institution.
- Oversaw management of inmates with behavioral and mental health concerns to ensure safety and compliance with institutional protocols.
- Responded to emergencies using crisis intervention and defensive tactics.
- Conducted inmate searches, transports, and housing inspections.
- Processed inmate intake and maintained offender records.
- Drafted disciplinary and incident reports to document events and uphold accountability within the facility.
- Collaborated with medical and mental health staff to address inmate needs.
Shift Supervisor
Papa John's Plane
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Supervised team members to deliver exceptional customer service, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Managed daily operations and assisted with training new employees.
- Managed daily operations while training new employees to ensure smooth workflow.
- Ensured order accuracy and timely completion to maintain high service standards.
Shift Supervisor
Pizza Hut
Homestead, FL
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Supervised daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and team performance.
- Trained new staff on company policies and customer service standards.
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated stock replenishment with suppliers.
- Monitored food safety practices to maintain high quality standards.
- Scheduled shifts and assigned tasks to optimize team productivity.
- Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
- Performed cash handling duties such as counting money, balancing registers, and preparing bank deposits.
- Assigned tasks to team members based on their strengths and skill sets.
Shift Manager
McDonald's
Homestead, Florida
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed employee schedules, inventory, and cash handling.
- Coordinated employee schedules, inventory management, and cash handling to streamline operations.
- Trained and developed team members to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
- Addressed customer concerns and ensured service quality to maintain customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Homestead, FL 08.2014 - 06.2018
Skills
- Corrections Operations
- Immigration Detention
- Detention standards
- Detainee Management
- Contraband Detection
- Security Operations
- Use of Force Procedures
- Incident Command
- Emergency Response
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis response
- Investigations
- Report Writing
- Facility audits
- Policy Compliance
- Policy adherence
- Staff Training & Development
- Employee training
- Leadership & Supervision
- Supervision
- Communication and Team Leadership
- Public Safety Focused
- Strong Decision-Making
- Detailed and Organized
- Adaptability
- Professional and Dependable
- Conflict Resolution
- Emergency management
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Defensive Tactics
- Firearms Training
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
- FEMA Active Shooter: What You Can Do
Timeline
Lieutenant
Critical Response Strategies/South Florida Detention Facility
03.2026 - 06.2026
Correctional Sergeant
South Florida Detention Facility
07.2025 - 03.2026
Correctional Officer
Recovery Solutions
12.2024 - 07.2025
Security Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
05.2024 - 12.2024
Correctional Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
06.2021 - 02.2023
Shift Supervisor
Papa John's Plane
03.2020 - 06.2021
Shift Supervisor
Pizza Hut
09.2018 - 06.2019
Shift Manager
McDonald's
05.2017 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
08.2014 - 06.2018