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Taylor Hodges

Houston,TX

Summary

Accomplished Detention Sergeant with a proven track record at Harris County Sheriff Office, enhancing inmate supervision and fostering team cohesion. Skilled in crisis intervention and problem-solving, successfully implemented behavior management strategies, significantly improving compliance and staff communication. Expert in de-escalation techniques and computer skills, committed to maintaining high safety and security standards. Resourceful and dedicated Detention Sergeant with motivational leadership, training and employee supervision experience. 5 years in corrections and law enforcement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Detention Sergeant

Harris County Sheriff Office
01.2019 - Current
  • Maintain care and control of inmates in custody
  • Supervise a team of several officers daily
  • Develop positive rapport with inmates
  • Trained new detention officers in proper procedures, promoting consistency across the team.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to address issues of noncompliance among inmates proactively.
  • Improved staff communication through regular briefings, fostering a cohesive team environment.

Supervisor

Allied Universal Security Services
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Maintained high safety standards to ensure secure workplace for all employees and visitors.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team to suggest and implement process enhancements.

Education

High School Diploma -

Santana High School
San Diego, CA
06.2013

Skills

  • Inmate Supervision
  • Restraint Techniques
  • Computer Skills
  • Incident Investigation
  • Policy Enforcement
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Body and cell searches
  • Inmate monitoring
  • Inmate rights knowledge
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management

Certification

  • DOCC- Detention Officer Certification Course
  • Field Training Officer Training - 2022
  • Advanced Leadership Tactics Course Training- 2023

Timeline

Detention Sergeant

Harris County Sheriff Office
01.2019 - Current

Supervisor

Allied Universal Security Services
02.2018 - 12.2018

High School Diploma -

Santana High School
Taylor Hodges