Tyra Lemon
Jumping Branch,WV
Summary
Dedicated Correctional Officer with expertise in inmate supervision, safety protocol compliance, and incident documentation. Committed to maintaining a secure environment while ensuring adherence to food safety regulations. Results-driven correctional officer experienced in security operations and staff training. Proven ability to enforce facility rules and ensure safety through effective incident documentation and food safety management. Eager to contribute to a secure and efficient correctional environment. Demonstrates exceptional correctional excellence while contributing to various food service roles. Dedicated volunteer with extensive experience in organizing, preparing, and serving meals for community members. Proven track record in food service at three institutions, embracing every opportunity to lead and innovate within departments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Alderson, West Virginia
06.2023 - Current
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes, and completing appropriate visitation logs.
- Assisted in serving meals to inmates efficiently.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Adhered to safety procedures when handling sharp objects or hazardous materials.
- Facilitated preparation and distribution of religious meals for inmates.
Correctional Officer
Gene Spadaro Juvenile Center
Mount Hope, West Virginia
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with staff to implement safety protocols and procedures.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations within the facility.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
Correctional Officer
Southern Regional Jail
Beaver, WV
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Monitored inmate activities to ensure compliance with facility rules.
- Conducted regular security checks throughout the facility to maintain safety.
- Documented incidents and prepared reports for supervisory review.
- Collaborated with staff to implement safety protocols and procedures.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates, staff, and visitors.
- Streamlined meal delivery process for inmates through application of First In First Out method.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling, and storage.
- Ensured inmates with dietary restrictions received nutrition tailored to specific needs, including clear liquid, full liquid, and soft chew.
Education
High School Diploma -
Summers County High School
Hinton, WV05-2019
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- Security operations
- Safety protocol compliance
- Incident documentation
- Food safety management
- Crisis response
- Sign language proficiency
- Regulatory compliance
- Security monitoring
- Food handling
- Computer skills
Accomplishments
- Kindness Award
- Officer of the Month
Certification
- ServSafe Food Certification
Food Service Training
- Trained on critical cooking temperatures
- Poultry: 165°F
- Ground Beef 155°F
- Pork/Beef Cuts 145°F + Rest
- Fish 145°F (opaque/separates easily)
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
06.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer
Gene Spadaro Juvenile Center
08.2022 - 06.2023
Correctional Officer
Southern Regional Jail
12.2021 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Summers County High School