Timothy Thomas
US Army Reserve
Arlington,TX
2
Languages
9
years of professional experience
Focused Correctional Officer with expertise in crisis management, policy enforcement, and de-escalation. Demonstrated success in maintaining order, supervising inmates, and ensuring facility security. Proficient in surveillance, contraband control, and incident reporting, consistently reducing altercations through effective conflict resolution.
Work History
Correctional Officer
2 Years- Monitored inmate behavior to maintain order and enforce institutional security protocols.
- Escorted inmates safely between assigned locations while maintaining custody and control.
- Inspected cells, property, and work areas for contraband, safety hazards, and policy violations.
- Conducted routine security checks of housing areas, equipment, and perimeter access points.
- Documented incidents, inmate conduct, and shift activities in required reports and logs.
- Communicated clearly with staff through radios and shift briefings to support unit operations.
- Applied post orders consistently while following security procedures and correctional standards.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Reduced inmate altercations through proactive conflict resolution strategies.
Private First Class
2 Years- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexibly hours across nights, weekends, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Technical Engineer
6 Years 2 Months- Designed custom solutions tailored to client-specific requirements, exceeding expectations with creative problem-solving techniques.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure the highest level of product integrity and reliability.
- Collaborated with operations teams to resolve complex issues and maintain workflow continuity.
- Verified compliance with technical standards, safety requirements, and maintenance protocols.
- Performed scheduled service work, installations, testing and repairs.
- Provided secondary training to personnel struggling with technological tools and systems.
- Trained junior engineers, providing mentorship and guidance to foster their professional growth and development.
- Monitored ongoing technical compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Education
Associate of Science - Building & Construction Engineering
High School Diploma
Skills
Inmate supervision
Correctional facility procedures
De-escalation strategies
Conflict resolution
Surveillance
Contraband seizure
Search and seizure procedures
Emergency response
Crisis management
Weapons training
Security enforcement
Personal safety techniques
Inmate search protocols
First aid training
Suicide prevention
De-escalation techniques
Workplace safety
Stress management
Relationship management
Prisoner transport
Emergency response coordination
Defensive tactics
Safety
Stress tolerance
Non-lethal weapon training
Staff management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional
Timeline
Correctional Officer
TDCJ Robertson Unit
10.2024 - CurrentRead More
Private First Class
US Army Reserve
10.2024 - CurrentRead More
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Nyansabakwa High School
High School Diploma
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