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Whitney Clark

Benton,AR

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Confident leader dedicated to process and procedure. Exceeds expectations for staff performance, consistently enforces rules and seeks opportunities for team improvement. Offers high integrity, attention to detail and excellent decision-making abilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Sergeant

Arkansas Department Of Corrections
Malvern, AR
06.2022 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with departmental policies, regulations and procedures.
  • Conducted random searches for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
  • Supervised subordinate officers in their daily duties.
  • Reviewed incident reports and other documentation submitted by subordinates.
  • Assisted in training new correctional officers on proper security protocols and procedures.
  • Prepared written evaluations of subordinate officers' performance on a periodic basis.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving riots, hostage situations, escapes or other critical events.
  • Maintained records related to inmate movements, disciplinary actions taken against inmates, grievances filed by prisoners and other relevant data.
  • Supervised and made cell assignments.
  • Inspected conditions of locks, window bars and doors at correctional facilities to verify security and prevent escapes.
  • Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
  • Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.

Correctional Officer

Arkansas Department Of Corrections
Malvern, AR
10.2018 - 06.2022
  • Ensured compliance with departmental policies, regulations and procedures.
  • Monitored inmate movement within the facility to maintain security and safety of staff, inmates and visitors.
  • Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
  • Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
  • Conducted random searches for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
  • Assisted in training new correctional officers on proper security protocols and procedures.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving riots, hostage situations, escapes or other critical events.
  • Enforced discipline among inmates according to established rules and regulations.
  • Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
  • Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.

Education

High School Diploma -

Beebe High School
Beebe, AR
05-2013

Skills

  • Rules of Conduct
  • Inmate Movement Control
  • Emergency Response
  • Inmate Supervision
  • Body Searches
  • Surveillance Monitoring
  • Staff Supervision
  • Restraint Techniques
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Firearms Proficiency

Certification

  • AED/CPR certified
  • BCOT certified
  • weapons qualified (Handgun, Rifle, Shotgun)
  • Chemical Agent certified (O.C)

Accomplishments

supervisory experience as a correctional sergeant (June 12, 2022- Present)

Timeline

Correctional Sergeant

Arkansas Department Of Corrections
06.2022 - Current

Correctional Officer

Arkansas Department Of Corrections
10.2018 - 06.2022

High School Diploma -

Beebe High School
Whitney Clark