TYRONE HENTON
Detention Officer
Byron,GA
Summary
Reliable Detention Officer skilled handling and managing activities of [1100] offenders in assigned cell block. Sound knowledge of constitutional rights and ethical standards of conduct. Experience detaining and processing inmates, preparing and serving meals to inmates and monitoring overall facility security. Trustworthy Detention Officer with 19 years of experience. Talented at quickly deescalating conflicts and maintaining superior levels of levelheadedness. Intelligent and agile with remarkable security awareness. Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over 19-year industry history. Safety-oriented Correctional Officer with more than 19 years in maximum and medium security facilities. Extensively trained in defensive tactics and suicide prevention.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detention Officer
Peach County Sheriff's Office
Fort Valley, GA
07.2021 - Current
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of 90 to 110 inmates.
- Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Maintained security and welfare of prisoners in 90 to 110-inmate County facility.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility
Detention Officer
Irwin County Sheriff's Office/Detention Center
Ocilla, GA
11.2017 - 07.2021
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Maintained security and welfare of prisoners in 900 to 1000-inmate County facility.
Detention Lieutenant
Irwin County Sheriff's Office/Detention Center
Ocilla, GA
02.2017 - 11.2017
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Analyzed and investigated incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.
- Conducted frequent security audits to identify potential problems related to physical security, staff safety and asset protection.
- Developed improved training methods with focus on public safety and officer awareness.
- Monitored work of contractors in design, construction and startup phases of security systems.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
Detention Sergeant
Irwin County Sheriff's Office/Detention Center
Ocilla, GA
10.2015 - 02.2017
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Maintained security and welfare of prisoners in 900TO 110-inmate County/ICE facility.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility
- Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see prisoners
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances
Detention Officer
Beckley County Sheriff's Office
Cochran, GA
07.2014 - 05.2016
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates
- Maintained security and welfare of prisoners in 20 to 60-inmate County facility
- Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see prisoners
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks
Correctional Sergeant
Telfair State Prison
Helen, GA
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Supervised 30 employees and performance of tasks and managed 1100 offenders.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop and inmate housing unit.
- Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors and employees for signs of suspicious behavior
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop and inmate housing unit
Corrections Officer
Telfair State Prison
Helen, GA
02.2014 - 09.2014
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility
Correctional Officer
Wilcox State Prison
Abbeville, GA
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments
Correctional Officer
Telfair State Prison
Helen, GA
11.2006 - 10.2013
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups
Correctional Sergeant
Telfair State Prison
Helen, GA
10.2011 - 01.2013
- Supervised 30 employees and performance of tasks and managed 1100 offenders.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop and inmate housing unit.
- Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors and employees for signs of suspicious behavior
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop and inmate housing unit
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Georgia Military College - Milledgeville
Milledgeville, GAHigh School Diploma -
Peach County High School
Fort Valley, GA06.1995
Skills
- Facility Inspections
- Firearms Training
- Contraband Searching
- Physical Restraint
- Sanitation Checks
- Emergency Situations
- Inmate Supervision
- Corrective Actions
- Security Checks
- Defensive Techniques
- Critical Thinking
- Inmate Population Control
- Headcounts
Certification
- DOCC- Detention Officer Certification Course
Timeline
Detention Officer
Peach County Sheriff's Office
07.2021 - Current
Detention Officer
Irwin County Sheriff's Office/Detention Center
11.2017 - 07.2021
Detention Lieutenant
Irwin County Sheriff's Office/Detention Center
02.2017 - 11.2017
Detention Sergeant
Irwin County Sheriff's Office/Detention Center
10.2015 - 02.2017
Correctional Sergeant
Telfair State Prison
10.2014 - 10.2015
Detention Officer
Beckley County Sheriff's Office
07.2014 - 05.2016
Corrections Officer
Telfair State Prison
02.2014 - 09.2014
Correctional Officer
Wilcox State Prison
03.2013 - 02.2014
Correctional Sergeant
Telfair State Prison
10.2011 - 01.2013
Correctional Officer
Telfair State Prison
11.2006 - 10.2013
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Georgia Military College - Milledgeville
High School Diploma -
Peach County High School
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