Thomas Tierney

Federal Correctional Officer

Federal Bureau Of Prisons

04.1998 - Current

Facilitated educational programs for inmates, promoting personal growth and responsibility while incarcerated.
Conducted regular inspections of the living quarters, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and adherence to regulations.
Assisted in coordinating visitation schedules for family members of inmates while maintaining strict adherence to security protocols at all times during visits.
Contributed to the overall success of the correctional institution by performing administrative duties such as record-keeping, documentation, and report writing related to daily operations.
Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain consistent communication regarding inmate management strategies, fostering a cohesive team environment.
Maintained a safe and secure environment for both staff and inmates through diligent observation and enforcement of institutional policies.
Responded promptly to incidents within the facility by following established emergency response procedures and collaborating with other officers as needed during critical situations.
Participated in ongoing training sessions to enhance knowledge of federal regulations pertaining to correctional facilities and stay up-to-date on best practices in corrections management.
Closely monitored prisoner behavior to identify potential issues or conflicts before they escalated into larger problems.
Developed strong rapport with inmates through respectful communication, leading to increased cooperation during daily tasks and activities.
Provided crisis intervention support during emergencies, effectively de-escalating tense situations and maintaining order within the facility.
Managed prisoner transport to and from court appearances and other outside appointments, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and maintaining a secure environment during movement.
Implemented effective contraband control measures by conducting thorough searches of cells, common areas, and inmate belongings on a routine basis.
Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Administered drug tests to inmates.