Tyrell Fitts
Henderson,NC
Summary
Dependable detention officer accomplished enforcing institution rules and supervising the daily activities of several inmates. Adept at thoroughly inspecting the premises for contraband and unsanitary conditions, performing specimen collections and processing inmates. Communicative and just with sound knowledge of inmates' rights.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Officer
Granville County Sheriff's Office (171 hrs/mo)
Oxford, NC
01.2026 - Current
- Maintain the safety, security, custody, and supervision of individuals housed within the detention facility.
- Supervise inmate movement, housing units, recreation, meals, visitation, medical appointments, and other authorized activities.
- Conducted routine security rounds and observed inmate behavior, identifying potential security concerns, conflicts, and violations of facility rules to ensure a safe environment.
- Perform inmate counts and assist in maintaining accountability for individuals assigned to designated housing areas.
- Conduct searches of inmates, cells, housing areas, and common areas in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Inspect housing units and other assigned areas for contraband, safety hazards, damaged equipment, security concerns, and unauthorized items.
- Enforce facility rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in a professional, consistent, and impartial manner.
- Utilized effective verbal communication and conflict-resolution techniques to address inmate concerns and de-escalate potentially disruptive situations, maintaining facility order.
- Maintain professional boundaries and appropriate interaction with inmates while ensuring fair and respectful treatment.
- Monitor inmate activities and recognize changes in behavior that may indicate potential disturbances, security threats, or other concerns.
- Respond to emergencies, disturbances, altercations, medical incidents, and other security-related situations according to established procedures.
- Prepared accurate reports documenting incidents, inmate behavior, rule violations, and security concerns, contributing to informed decision-making and facility safety.
- Communicate relevant security information to supervisors and fellow officers to support continuity of operations and institutional safety.
- Assist with inmate admissions, releases, transfers, and movement when assigned.
- Follow established procedures regarding keys, security equipment, communication equipment, and other controlled items.
- Work cooperatively with detention officers, supervisors, medical personnel, law enforcement officers, and other staff to maintain safe facility operations.
- Ability to lead, supervise, and instruct others.
- Made prompt decisions and took decisive actions in high-pressure situations.
- Poise and self-confidence, and ability to remain calm during emergency situations.
- Ability to be persuasive in selling and influencing ideas.
- Reasoned effectively to develop practical solutions for various problems encountered.
- Maintain alertness and situational awareness while working in a correctional environment involving individuals with varying custody and behavioral concerns.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Walmart distribution 6018 (40 hrs/week)
Henderson, NC
11.2024 - 02.2026
- Mentored teams and streamlined QA processes to enhance overall efficiency. Reduced defect rates and enhanced product quality through meticulous attention to detail. Fostered a culture of continuous improvement in quality assurance and data analysis, promoting effective communication and collaboration.
- Developed and maintained quality assurance documentation and reports.
- Collaborated with teams to identify and resolve product discrepancies.
- Conducted quality inspections on inbound and outbound shipments.
Manufacturing Associate
Aisin Manufacturing (60 hrs/week)
Durham, NC
09.2018 - 10.2024
- Driven and adaptable Manufacturing Associate with a proven track record at Aisin, where I ensured timely, high-quality product output. Operated machines efficiently and managed stress to meet production goals through quality checks and problem-solving. Collaborated with technical teams to consistently meet challenging production demands.
- Operated assembly line equipment to ensure efficient production flow.
- Conducted quality inspections to maintain product standards and specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve production issues promptly.
Education
High school -
Warren county high
Warrenton, NCSkills
- Inmate supervision
- Security enforcement
- Emergency response
- Crisis management
- De-escalation techniques
- Body and cell searches
- Routine inspections
- Security and sanitation checks
- Inmate observation
- Headcounts
- Situational awareness
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Safety protocols
- Problem solving
Timeline
Detention Officer
Granville County Sheriff's Office (171 hrs/mo)
01.2026 - Current
Quality Assurance Analyst
Walmart distribution 6018 (40 hrs/week)
11.2024 - 02.2026
Manufacturing Associate
Aisin Manufacturing (60 hrs/week)
09.2018 - 10.2024
High school -
Warren county high