William Powell
Alexandria,LA
Summary
Resourceful and dedicated Law Enforcement Officer with motivational leadership, training and employee supervision experience. 7 years in corrections and law enforcement. Focused Correctional Officer offering 7-year history of monitoring high-volume correctional facilities to maintain safety and order. Extensive experience in inmate restraints and searches. Proven success enforcing facility policies and reducing inmate altercations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Officer Specialist (GS-8)
United States Department Of Justice
Pollock, LA
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Investigated incidents involving prisoners to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates concerning violations of policy or procedure observed during shift changes.
- Collaborated with outside agencies such as social workers, psychologists, probation officers., when necessary.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Monitored Inmate Phone calls and Activities for Possible Policy Violations.
Senior Officer (GS-7)
United States Department of Justice
Pollock, LA
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Investigated incidents involving prisoners to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
Deputy Sheriff
Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office
Alexandria, LA
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Investigated incidents and crimes, including evidence collection and witness statements
- Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues
- Reduced criminal investigation lead time while initiating protocols for criminal violations.
Education
P.O.S.T Certification -
Rapides Parish Police Academy
05.2017
High School Diploma -
Oak Hill High School
05.2014
Skills
- Safety and security enforcement
- Crisis intervention training
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Criminal laws
- Safety and security
- Conflict resolution skills
- Weapons training
- Inmate management
- Emergency Response
- Suicide prevention training
- Search and seizure procedures
- Crime Prevention
- File and records management
- Correctional facility procedures
- Criminal Investigations
- Surveillance
- Central and pod control
- Problem resolution
- Organization
- Supervision
- Evidence Storage
- Report Writing
Timeline
Senior Officer Specialist (GS-8)
United States Department Of Justice
08.2022 - Current
Senior Officer (GS-7)
United States Department of Justice
03.2020 - 08.2022
Deputy Sheriff
Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office
03.2017 - 03.2020
P.O.S.T Certification -
Rapides Parish Police Academy
High School Diploma -
Oak Hill High School
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