Chastity Cannon
Greenwood,DE
Summary
Accomplished and energetic Correctional Lieutenant with solid history of achievement in Adult Correction. Motivated leader with strong organization and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include management, communication and report writing.
Respectful and Ethical Correctional Lieutenant with (24) years experience, who believes that implementing firm, clear guidelines and adopting an attitude of understanding generates a more peaceful prison environment for all involved.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Training Relief Lieutenant (STRO)
Delaware Department Of Correction
Dover, Delaware
05.2018 - Current
- Supervise staff which includes planning, assigning, reviewing evaluating job performance reviews. ( Staff Sergeants/Sergeants/Corporals/Officers)
- Receive and evaluate leave request with giving approval/disapproval based on operational need.
- Assure all assigned staff are trained and functioning in prescribed manner, interacts with staff and offenders.
- Develop daily duties for staff assigned to an area of responsibility to ensure departmental requirements are met in timely manner.
- Participate in hiring process for treatment, clerical and security personnel.
- Facility Watch Commander(Sussex Correctional Violation Center/Community Correction Center/Morris Correctional)
- Directs coordinates work and shifts schedules of assigned personnel such as Correctional Officers/Sergeants/Corporals.
- Overseeing shift activities such as, security procedures and administrative reports.
- Monitor Estar assist in payroll functions.
- Monitor all booking and intake activities with accordance to BOP policy and procedures.
- Ensure that staff are properly dressed and have the necessary equipment to do assigned task.
- Ensure all offender SBI# (personal property) forms are completed and accurate for offenders received & released.
- Verify all releases making sure that all intake paperwork is done and completely and accurately.
Staff Training Relief Corporal (STRO)
Delaware Department Of Correction
Dover, Delaware
07.2004 - 05.2018
- Provide training relief for Correctional staff and supervisors statewide for annual refresher, special assignments.
- Adjunct Instructor at Steven R. Floyd Sr. Training Academy -providing orientation and training to CEIT, Correctional and Support staff.
- Maintain appropriate level of security by preforming routine correctional procedures such as cuffing, leg shackles, electronic immobilization devices, fire arms, security checks, shakedown, window/door/fence check and other security checks according with established procedures.
- Transfer offenders by transportation to court/prison or hospital for treatment.
- OIC - providing supervision of subordinate staff and is responsible for shift assignments to their post.
- Conduct inspection of housing units and other building on grounds.
Correctional Officer
Delaware Department Of Correction
Dover, Delaware
05.2003 - 07.2014
- Supervise offenders within Maximum, Minimum close and protective custody.
- Observe offenders activities to detect unusual behavior.
- Maintain shift reports, logs, disciplinary and maintenance reports.
- Transport offenders to doctor, hospital, court and funeral runs.
- Supervise offenders during recreation, chow and visitation.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
Cook
State Of Delaware "Stockley Center"
Georgetown , Delaware
07.1997 - 05.2003
- Supervise individuals with mental disabilities.
- Conducted preparation for daily task such as making deliveries to various areas throughout facility.
- Adhere to state and national food safety guidelines.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers.
- Inspected kitchen equipment and appliances to verify proper working order, including commercial fryers, steamers, ovens and ranges.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Wilmington University
Dover, DE12.2011
Skills
- Training Program Assessment
- Training Manual Creation
- Training Program Modification
- Customer Service
Certification
- Instructor Level T4T- IPC
- DOC - Post Analysis
- DOC - Level T4T Foundation Skills
- DOC - CPR/AED
- Delaware Foster Care Parent
- Working with Female Offenders
Affiliations
- DOC 4 Inclusion Coalition
- Delaware Lady Dynasty Women's Basketball League - Coach
Timeline
Staff Training Relief Lieutenant (STRO)
Delaware Department Of Correction
05.2018 - Current
Staff Training Relief Corporal (STRO)
Delaware Department Of Correction
07.2004 - 05.2018
Correctional Officer
Delaware Department Of Correction
05.2003 - 07.2014
Cook
State Of Delaware "Stockley Center"
07.1997 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Wilmington University
- Instructor Level T4T- IPC
- DOC - Post Analysis
- DOC - Level T4T Foundation Skills
- DOC - CPR/AED
- Delaware Foster Care Parent
- Working with Female Offenders
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