Terri St. John
Richmond,VA
Summary
Seasoned Corrections Officer brings calm, confident presence to in-prison interactions. Safety-focused approach to managing inmate interactions and activity. Compassionate supervision over areas such as recreation, visiting, work and food consumption. Detail-oriented approach to handling adverse and stressful working conditions.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Deputy/Intake Officer(retired)
Henrico County Sheriff's Office
Glen Allen , VA
09.2014 - 11.2023
- Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies during prisoner transfers between facilities.
- Developed positive relationships with inmates through respectful communication aimed at resolving conflicts without resorting to excessive force.
- Provided assistance to medical staff during emergency situations involving an inmate's health or safety.
- Assisted with classification process of newly admitted inmates by interviewing them regarding their crimes committed and behavior while incarcerated in previous facilities.
Correctional Sergeant(Jail & Court Security)
Henrico County Sheriff's Office
Glen Allen, VA
05.2000 - 08.2014
- Reviewed incident reports and other documentation submitted by subordinates.
- Established effective working relationships with local law enforcement agencies when necessary.
- Provided guidance and counseling to inmates regarding personal issues or problems they may be facing while incarcerated.
Correctional Deputy
Henrico County Sheriff's Office
Glen Allen, VA
09.1994 - 09.2000
- Completed paperwork related to incidents such as discipline reports or incident reports.
- Enforced institutional rules and regulations by issuing verbal warnings and disciplinary actions when warranted.
- Transported inmates to medical appointments, court appearances, or other locations outside the facility.
- Searched incoming mail for contraband items before delivering it to prisoners.
- Supervised inmate activities such as recreation, visitation, meals, showers, and work assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-1995
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Behavioral Management
- Inmate Supervision
- Security Procedures
- Firearms proficiency
- Verbal Communication
- Surveillance
- Non-violent intervention
- Contraband Seizure
- Emergency Response
- Evidence Preservation
- CCTV Monitoring
- Facility Security
- Records Management
- Observation
Timeline
Correctional Deputy/Intake Officer(retired)
Henrico County Sheriff's Office
09.2014 - 11.2023
Correctional Sergeant(Jail & Court Security)
Henrico County Sheriff's Office
05.2000 - 08.2014
Correctional Deputy
Henrico County Sheriff's Office
09.1994 - 09.2000
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Virginia Commonwealth University