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)