Tyrece Harrell
Alvarado,TX
Summary
Reliable Detention Officer with relevant experience maintaining secure correctional facilities, monitoring inmate behavior and ensuring adherence to established policies. Possess strong interpersonal skills for managing relationships with inmates, colleagues, and supervisors. Notable strengths include ability to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations and commitment to maintaining safety standards at all times. Consistently contributed to improved operational efficiency in previous roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detention Officer (Full Time) 40 hours:
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
Fort Worth, Texas
07.2024 - Current
- Performed regular inspections of detention areas to maintain safety, security, and cleanliness.
- Responded promptly to incidents, effectively de-escalating conflicts among detainees by following protocol.
- Created detailed reports documenting daily activities and incidents.
- Executed random searches for contraband items, and other prohibited materials.
- Ensured inmate meals and medical services were provided according to policy.
- Escorted inmates from one area of the detention center to another safely and securely.
- Maintained records of incident reports and daily logs to document inmate activity.
- Investigated disturbances within the facility and reported findings to supervisors.
- Actively patrol assigned areas within the detention center on foot or by vehicle, monitoring internal and external security.
- Conducted incident interviews to collect and record information for ongoing and future investigations.
- Transported and escorted inmates to hospitals, court, and other institutions.
- Administered regular security checks of cells and common areas to prevent escape and contraband entry.
- Coordinated with medical staff to ensure detainees received necessary healthcare services.
- Performed detainee administrative head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Provided leadership oral and written inmate status reports; to include work performed, disturbances and rule violations.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations, applying disciplinary measures in accordance with policies.
Correctional Officer, (Full Time) 40 hours:
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Bonham / Venus, Texas
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Reviewed and followed facility regulations in accordance with state law and local laws.
- Performed routine building safety checks, and reported all discrepancies for corrective actions.
- Monitored occupants to ensure adherence to guidelines, and facility regulations.
- Executed material condition inspections of assigned facilities.
- Submitted daily occupancy reports.
- Conducted physical security checks and operated security access equipment.
- Utilized computer systems to create security incident reports using plain English.
- Collaborated with peers on the facility and security requirements of assigned assets.
- Consistently updated the supervisor on the status of the assigned task.
- Performed occupancy checks and asset inventories.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict.
- Maintained clear and open communications with area leads and supervisors to support a safe operation and working environment.
- Supervised more than 200 occupants during meal distribution and intake, recreation time, and work-site activities.
- Conducted inspections on occupants' incoming deliveries, provided receipts, and inspected items for contraband.
- Coordinated the facility visitation desk and ensured the accuracy and completeness of visitor logs.
- Monitored security checkpoints, and conducted security roving patrols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clements High School
Sugar Land, TX06.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Punctuality
- Customer service
- Decision making
- Interpersonal skills
- Team collaboration
- Quick learning
- Stress management
- Adaptability
- Innovative thinking
- Contraband inspection
- Incident reporting
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Behavioral observation
- De-escalation techniques
- Surveillance skills
- Patience and tolerance
- Safety and security management
- Problem solving strategies
- Headcount management
- Key control procedures
- Multitasking abilities
- Detail orientation
- Report preparation
- First aid and CPR certified
Certification
- TCOLE Basic Jailer License
- CPR Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Detention Officer (Full Time) 40 hours:
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
07.2024 - Current
Correctional Officer, (Full Time) 40 hours:
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
01.2022 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Clements High School