TIMOTHY FIELDS
Springfield,TN
Summary
Trustworthy Detention Officer with 23 years of experience.. Intelligent and agile with remarkable security awareness. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Focused at monitoring facility standards to maintain safety and order. Proven success enforcing facility policies and reducing detainee altercations. Extensively trained in suicide prevention and managing detainees in SMU security units. Sound knowledge of detainee rights and ethical standards of conduct. Dedicated to monitoring overall facility security.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
1
1
CPR
1
1
Suicide Prevention
1
1
Conflict Management
1
1
PREA
Work History
Detention Sergeant
Akima Global Services
12.2020 - 08.2023
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of detainee activities and behaviors.
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of detainees. Includes assisting with making and delivering meal trays.
- Conducted physical searches of detainees and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks. Conducted monthly fire drills. Responded to facility emergencies.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of 100 or more detainees while creating professional boundaries.
- Assisted with washing, folding and daily laundry exchange for detainees.
- Physically restrained detainees during detainee altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Established positive working relationships with supervisors, management and client to complete daily tasks.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated detainees. Secured and issued out detainee funds and valuables.
- Maintained custody and control of detainees housed in SMU security units. Assisted with facility audits which resulted in accreditation.
- Directed activities of detainee work crews.
- Maintained security and welfare of detainees. Verified and ID detainees being released .
- Supervised officers, assigned and filled detention post. Provided instructions/correction to ensure adherence to company's policy and facility standards.
- Assigned Officers to their post, filled overtime and maintain order within facility .
- Assisted with training of new hires. Assisted with conducting PREA Training for all day shift officers.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence
- Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations
Detention Officer
Asset Security
11.2009 - 12.2020
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of detainee activities and behaviors.
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of detainees.
- Conducted physical searches of detainees and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of (100) or more detainees.
Custody Officer
Akal Security Inc.
01.2003 - 11.2009
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of detainees activities and behaviors.
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of 100 or more detainees.
- Conducted physical searches of detainees and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
Custody Officer
MVM Inc
09.2001 - 12.2002
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of detainee activities and behaviors.
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of detainees.
- Conducted physical searches of detainees and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of (64) or more detainees.
Custody Officer
UIIS
03.2000 - 09.2001
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of detainees activities and behaviors.
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of detainees.
- Conducted physical searches of detainees and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of (64) or more detainees.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations
Security Guard
Pinkerton Security
09.1998 - 02.2000
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acting Shift Supervisor when needed.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
Education
Diploma - Detention & Security Specialist
Arizona Institute of Business And Technology
Gilbert, AZ04.1999
Skills
- Detainee Monitoring
- Meal Distribution
- Critical Thinking
- Security Checks
- Staff Relationships
- Body and Cell Searches
- Emergency Situations
- First Aid Certification
- Headcounts
Certification
- DOCC- Detention Officer Certification Course
Timeline
Detention Sergeant
Akima Global Services
12.2020 - 08.2023
Detention Officer
Asset Security
11.2009 - 12.2020
Custody Officer
Akal Security Inc.
01.2003 - 11.2009
Custody Officer
MVM Inc
09.2001 - 12.2002
Custody Officer
UIIS
03.2000 - 09.2001
Security Guard
Pinkerton Security
09.1998 - 02.2000
Diploma - Detention & Security Specialist
Arizona Institute of Business And Technology
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