Virginia Woodson
Bremo Bluff,VA
Summary
Experienced with correctional facility management, focusing on maintaining safe and controlled environment. Utilizes conflict resolution and leadership skills to manage staff and inmates effectively. Track record of ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering collaborative team atmosphere.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Sergeant/Lieutenant
Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women
01.2021 - 03.2025
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to security protocols and safety regulations.
- Developed training programs for new recruits, enhancing team competency and operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities, identifying areas for improvement in security measures.
- Coordinated incident response plans, effectively managing crisis situations within the facility.
- Monitored inmate behavior and interactions, promoting compliance with institutional policies.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies, fostering a safer environment for staff and inmates.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates for accuracy before forwarding them up the chain of command for further action if needed.
- Served as a role model for subordinate staff by consistently demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment within the correctional facility.
- Utilized strong conflict resolution skills to defuse tense situations among inmates or staff members, maintaining order within the facility.
- Reduced instances of misconduct by establishing positive relationships with inmates and addressing grievances in a timely manner.
- Maintained safety within the correctional facility through consistent monitoring and enforcement of rules and regulations.
- Managed daily operations within assigned unit, ensuring adequate staffing levels were maintained and resources were allocated effectively.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly through observation and feedback sessions to support their professional development and maintain high levels of competence within the team.
- Developed schedules for subordinate officers that ensured adequate coverage across all shifts while also considering individual needs and preferences.
- Enhanced staff performance by providing ongoing training, guidance, and support to correctional officers under my supervision.
- Assisted in the hiring process for new officers, participating in interviews and making recommendations based on candidate qualifications and fit with facility culture.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Supervised 40+ employees and performance of tasks and managed hundreds offenders.
Correctional Officer
Virginia Department of Corrections - Dillwyn Correctional Center
02.2015 - 01.2021
- Maintain custody, control and safety within the facility.
- Daily inspections and searches of staff and offenders.
- Manage all offender releases, parole and transfers.
- Monitor all movement, activities and behaviors.
- Daily data entry, file and record maintenance.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures.
- Receive and inspect all incoming and outgoing packages.
- Prepare and process all forms, activity logs, and UPS transactions.
- Assist in quarterly drug interdictions.
- 40 hours per week
- Conducted regular security checks to maintain safety and order within the correctional environment.
- Managed conflicts among inmates by employing de-escalation techniques, promoting a safer environment.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Received and inspected mail, property, and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
Corrections Officer
Virginia Department of Corrections - Fluvanna Correctional Center
02.1998 - 02.2015
- Operating all security panels, monitor and dispatch all calls from the switchboard.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures.
- Handling central transportation and extradition of offenders.
- Denies access to unauthorized personnel.
- Maintain daily key and tool control.
- Effective communication, report writing and ensuring dialogue practices.
- Provide training for all new security personnel.
- Daily patrol and searches of designated assigned areas.
- 40 hours per week
- Conducted regular inspections of housing units and common areas for compliance with regulations.
- Monitored inmate behavior and reported any suspicious activities or violations promptly.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Streamlined inmate processing procedures for improved efficiency during intake, transfer, and release periods.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Received and inspected mail, property, and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fluvanna County High School
Old Fork Lane, Palmya, Fluvanna06.1992
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- Contraband control
- Mental health awareness
- Incident investigation
- Self-defense techniques
- Weapons handling
- Security protocols
- Suicide prevention
- De-escalation techniques
- Policy enforcement
- Staff scheduling
- Inmate classification
- Pod control
- Restraint techniques
- Security procedures
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Inmate monitoring
- Team building
- Health and safety compliance
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant/Lieutenant
Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women
01.2021 - 03.2025
Correctional Officer
Virginia Department of Corrections - Dillwyn Correctional Center
02.2015 - 01.2021
Corrections Officer
Virginia Department of Corrections - Fluvanna Correctional Center
02.1998 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Fluvanna County High School
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