Correctional Officer
Hardeman County Correctional Facility
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Wrote reports to be used in investigations as well as legal proceedings
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts
- Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates
- Effectively conducted searches of inmates and their surroundings to ensure no illegal contraband was in their possession
- Escorted inmates to cells, hospitals and medical appointments
- De-escalation techniques, verbal commands and used physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates
- Supervised inmates during meals, visits, recreation, telephone calls and shower time
- Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications
- Provided security and welfare to up to 120 inmates at one time
- Monitored the activities of the inmates or detainees in living areas, recreation activities areas, dining areas and visitation areas