TYSHOUN SAMUEL
Conroe,TX
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for a collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Lieutenant
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
08.2024 - 09.2026
- Directed inmate movement, counts, and perimeter checks to preserve facility safety and accountability.
- Responded to incidents and emergencies, coordinating staff actions and enforcing control measures.
- Monitored daily operations, identifying security concerns and correcting procedure violations promptly.
- Supervised correctional officers and maintained compliance with security procedures across assigned housing areas.
- Inspected housing units, equipment, and officer performance to ensure policy adherence.
- Prepared incident reports, shift logs, and administrative documentation with accuracy and timeliness.
Correctional Sergeant
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Assisted in the development of operational plans for emergency situations, ensuring a well-prepared response team.
- Participated in development of correctional policies and procedures.
- Established strong working relationships with external agencies such as police departments, courts, probation officers which facilitated seamless communication during inmate transfers and other processes.
- Streamlined record-keeping processes, maintaining accurate documentation of incidents and daily activities within the facility.
- Managed inmate housing assignments to maintain optimal safety levels within the institution.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop rehabilitation programs for inmates, promoting successful reintegration into society.
- Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and enhance knowledge base.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Trained new officers on security procedures, use of force policy, and institutional expectations.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
Security Officer
Top Gun Security and Investigations
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Conducted hourly patrols, observed and documented activities on the property.
- Monitored access points and verified credentials to maintain secure facility entry.
- Patrolled premises routinely to identify suspicious activity and safety hazards.
- Documented incidents, observations, and daily activity logs with clear, accurate details.
Laborer
IOS Inspection LLC
08.2013 - 03.2014
- Maintained clean work area to ensure safety and efficiency, was/Cleaned work area to ensure safety and organization., threads on various types of pipes, Moved materials using a forklift to optimize workflow. certain materials with forklift, Assisted with hydro testing of pipes to ensure quality standards. with hydro testing of various pipes
- Coordinated site preparation and cleanup to support inspection activities and maintain safe work areas.
- Operated hand tools and equipment to complete labor tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Inspected work areas for hazards and corrected unsafe conditions to maintain compliance standards.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved materials while protecting tools, equipment, and jobsite organization.
Security Officer
Top Gun Security & Investigation
06.2011 - 08.2013
- Do hourly patrols, observe, document any activities taking place on the property, secure the property, maintain a clean work area, provide excellent customer service
- Patrolled assigned areas to deter unauthorized activity and maintain site security
- Monitored CCTV systems and identified suspicious behavior for prompt response
- Enforced access control procedures for visitors, vendors, and employees
Security Officer
Lake County Patrol
10.2007 - 05.2011
- do hourly patrols observe and document property actions, then secure property
- Patrolled assigned areas to deter unauthorized activity and maintain site security.
- Monitored CCTV, alarms, and access points to identify suspicious behavior.
- Enforced facility policies and visitor procedures with professionalism and consistency.
- Responded quickly to incidents, emergencies, and disturbances using sound judgment.
Education
GED -
Houston Language Arts Institute
Houston, TexasSkills
- Inmate supervision
- Policy enforcement
- Facility management
- Incident investigation
- Contraband management
- De-escalation techniques
- Self-defense techniques
- Self-defense training
- Firearms handling
- Firearms training
- Mental health awareness
- Facility maintenance
Timeline
Correctional Lieutenant
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
08.2024 - 09.2026
Correctional Sergeant
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
09.2021 - 08.2024
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
05.2019 - 09.2021
Security Officer
Top Gun Security and Investigations
05.2014 - 08.2016
Laborer
IOS Inspection LLC
08.2013 - 03.2014
Security Officer
Top Gun Security & Investigation
06.2011 - 08.2013
Security Officer
Lake County Patrol
10.2007 - 05.2011
GED -
Houston Language Arts Institute