Trinity Grice
Panama City
Summary
Dedicated Criminal Justice major and certified Correctional Officer with hands-on experience in law enforcement and corrections. Skilled in de-escalation techniques, maintaining security protocols,and working effectively in high-pressure environments. Working towards gaining a strong understanding of criminal law, public safety, and law enforcement practices. Committed to serving the community, ensuring justice, and maintaining public order with integrity and professionalism.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Northwest Florida Reception Center
Chipley
12.2025 - Current
- Monitored inmate behavior to maintain safety and security within the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of inmate living areas and common spaces.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations to ensure compliance among inmates.
- Responded promptly to incidents, including altercations and medical emergencies.
Team Leader
Whataburger
Callaway
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Created daily operational goals.
- Empowered team decision-making.
- Improved employee morale and engagement.
- Coached and mentored junior team members.
Correctional Officer
Gulf C.I.
Wewahitchka
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Ensured strict adherence to security protocols.
- Reviewed inmate behavioral reports.
- Ensured safe administration of medications.
- Achieved conflict deescalations without physical force.
- Monitored high-risk offenders under solitary confinement.
- Inspected inmate living spaces and common areas.
- Conducted regular contraband sweeps.
- Supervised inmate housing assignments.
- Monitored surveillance footage.
- Mentored newly appointed corrections officers.
- Ensured the integrity and security of evidence.
- Engaged in daily briefings with superiors.
Back of House Cook
Panda Express
Panama City
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Received commendations for cleanliness.
- Synchronized completion of dishes across multiple cooking stations.
- Resulted in faster service.
- Minimized wastage.
- Handled high-pressure environments during rush hours.
- Maintained consistency in taste.
- Managed high-temperature equipment.
- Maintained food quality and safety.
Cashier
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Panama City
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Resolved customer complaints promptly.
- Organized coupon and discount records.
- Utilized suggestive selling techniques.
- Managed operations during high-volume holiday season.
- Increased customer awareness of active promotions.
- Upsold promotional products.
- Managed high-traffic periods.
- Handled cash, credit, debit, and gift card payments.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FLHigh School -
North Bay Haven Charter Academy
Panama City, FLSkills
- Budgeting and Cost Management
- Time Management and Prioritization
- Data-driven decision making
- Sustainability initiatives in team operations
- Strategic goal setting and alignment
- Conflict resolution and mediation
- Critical thinking for problem-solving
- Mentoring and coaching
- Adaptability to shifting priorities
- Stress management during high-pressure projects
- Employee retention strategies
- Operational efficiency strategies
- Collaboration with senior leadership
- Multitasking in fast-paced environments
- Multilingual communication skills (ASL)
- Crisis management and intervention
- Physical fitness and defensive tactics
- Surveillance technology operation
- Report writing and record-keeping
- Time management in operational settings
- Radio communication and dispatch skills
- Knife skills (Precision cutting and chopping techniques)
- Inventory management and waste reduction
- Customer service in fine dining environments
- Strong interpersonal skills for team collaboration
- Conflict de-escalation
- Safety compliance
- Incident response
- Negotiation
- Self-defense tactics
- Contraband detection
- Evidence preservation
Certification
- ServSafe Manager certification
- Food handlers certification
- Drivers License
- Pepper Spray (OC) Certification
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified
- Certified Correctional Officer (CCO)
- Firearms License
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Northwest Florida Reception Center
12.2025 - Current
Team Leader
Whataburger
07.2025 - 11.2025
Correctional Officer
Gulf C.I.
12.2024 - 07.2025
Back of House Cook
Panda Express
10.2024 - 12.2024
Cashier
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
06.2024 - 10.2024
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Gulf Coast State College
High School -
North Bay Haven Charter Academy