Wayne Goodman
Henning,TN
Summary
Observant Jailer with over 22 years of experience working in corrections. Skillful at monitoring inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities. Comfortable monitoring 128 inmates in minimum, medium, close, and maximum level security prison. Responsible and honest with exceptional interrogation abilities.
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 23-year industry history.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Jail Officer
Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department
Ripley, TN
09.2021 - Current
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Utilized weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Observed behavior of inmates individually and as group to spot conflicts and implement de-escalation tactics.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent dangerous and inappropriate activities, supervising over 90 inmates simultaneously.
- Maintained jail security by performing frequent security checks within cell block and inspecting each cell for contraband.
Correctional Corporal
West Tennessee State Prison
Henning, TN
03.2007 - 08.2021
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Transported inmates
- Kept all maintenance up on state vehicles
Education
GED -
Ripley High School
Ripley, TNSkills
- Firearms Training
- Head Counts
- Inmate Supervision
- Incident Reporting
- Security Checks
- Inmate Transport
- Contraband Searching
- Public Safety
- Inmate Restraint
- First Aid Certification
- Inmate Processing
- Safety and Security
- Cell Inspections
Timeline
Jail Officer
Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department
09.2021 - Current
Correctional Corporal
West Tennessee State Prison
03.2007 - 08.2021
GED -
Ripley High School