WANDA PATTON
Memphis,TN
Summary
I have been in the law Inforcement field for almost 22 years,I'm ready for a change in careers, experience new things. I've had to wear so many different hats in my line of work. Mental advisor,social worker,minister,peace maker,supervisor,etc. I'm a hard worker ,Im a dedicated worker in whatever I endeavor to do,reliable and open to learning new things.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Jailer
Shelbycounty Sheriff Department
09.2001 - Current
- Maintained jail security by performing frequent security checks within cell block and inspecting each cell for contraband.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- 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.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent dangerous and inappropriate activities, supervising over [Number] inmates simultaneously.
- Utilized weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Oversaw conduct of [Number] prisoners to prevent escapes or violent behavior.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Arranged library visits, work assignments, family visits and counseling appointments for prisoners.
- Patrolled [Number]-square foot facility and work areas to complete headcounts of inmates.
- 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.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Created and maintained arrest files on inmates processed through jail.
- Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
- Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
- Maintained custody and control of [Number] inmates housed in [Type] security unit.
- Restrained juvenile inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
- Investigated attempted escapes and conducted searches for escaped inmates.
- Directed activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming and construction projects.
- Oversaw [Number] juveniles in correctional residential facility setting.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carver High School
Memphis, TN05.1977
Skills
- Emergency Situations
- Physical Restraint Orientation
- Booking Procedures
- Contraband Prevention
- Safety Procedures
- Active Listening
- Inmate Monitoring
- Fingerprint Scanning
- De-Escalating Conflicts
- Equipment Inspection
- Visual Inspection
- Defensive Techniques
- Scheduling Medical Appointments
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Recreational Activities
- Sanitation Checks
- Inmate Interviews
- Dental Care
- Safety Management
- Preventing Incidents
- Corrective Actions
- Riot Prevention
- Meal Distribution
- Reading Comprehension
- Inspecting Units
- Maintenance Requirements
- Social Perceptiveness
- Secure Exits
- Rehabilitation and Counseling
- Search Cells
- Population Supervision
- Occupational Hazard Mitigation
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Medical Emergency Response
- Institutional Policies
- Federal Regulations
- Legal Standards
- Weapons Screening
- Safety and Security
- Continuous Improvement
- Asset Protection
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Criminal Rights
- First Aid Certification
- Maintain Records
- Personnel Protection
- Prison Settings
- Self-Defense
- Negotiation
- Safety and security
- Surveillance
- Correctional facility procedures
- Emergency Response
- Search and seizure procedures
- Weapons training
- Suicide prevention training
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Safety and security enforcement
- Conflict resolution skills
- Cell inspection
- Prisoner restraint
- Self-defense
Timeline
Deputy Jailer
Shelbycounty Sheriff Department
09.2001 - Current
High School Diploma -
Carver High School
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