LaRoy Harris
Apopka,FL
Summary
With over 15 years of dedicated service in law enforcement, including roles as a frontline police officer and a correctional officer within penal institutions, I possess a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of the criminal justice system. My tenure has endowed me with invaluable insights into law enforcement practices, crime mitigation techniques, and offender rehabilitation strategies. Equipped with certifications to instruct in this field, I am poised to transition into an educational role within schools, where I aim to leverage my expertise to educate and inspire students about the principles of law, justice, and civic responsibility.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
Lake Correctional
04.2021 - Current
- Supervises the activities of staff in a correctional facility
- Ensures inmate safety and security
- Coordinates inmate programs
- Assist Lieutenants in managing the facility and performs various other work as required
- Mental Floor Sergeant Managing the upper and lower floor officers
- Mental Health Control Room Sergeant maintaining the building movements and counts.
Correctional Sergeant
Central Florida Reception Center
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Supervises the activities of staff in a correctional facility
- Ensures inmate safety and security
- Coordinates inmate programs
- Assists a Lieutenant in managing the facility and performs other work as required.
Correctional Officer
Lake Correctional
10.2015 - 09.2019
- Schedule and coordinate Baker act court transport
- Training new officers that enter programs on their daily duties
- Developed new filing and organizational practices to track the activities of inmates in our custody
- Maintain utmost discretion when dealing with sensitive topics
- Manage a small group of people in order to complete daily tasks
- Maintain compliance in the Mental Health building.
Correctional Officer
Liberty Correctional
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Practiced interpersonal skills with daily interactions with inmates and staff
- Greeted visitors and determined to whom and when they could speak with specific individuals during visitation
- Recorded, transcribed and distributed daily logs in order to accurately track daily activities.
Police Officer
Gretna Public Safety
01.2011 - 03.2013
- Typed documents such as correspondence, drafts, memos, and emails, and prepare reports of daily activities
- Opened, sorted, and distributed messages and correspondence for different cases
- Investigate different leads during cases in order to close out cases in an efficient manner
- Greeted visitors and answer any concern they may have
- Record and maintain utmost discretion when interacting with citizens during calls.
Correctional Officer
Jefferson Correctional
09.2009 - 01.2011
- Practiced interpersonal skills with daily interactions with inmates and staff
- Greeted visitors and determined to whom and when they could speak with specific individuals during visitation
- Recorded, transcribed and distributed daily logs in order to accurately track daily activities
- Maintained the daily operations of secured housing units in which included gains, losses, and maintenance of the unit.
Education
Criminal Justice Degree -
Keiser University
Orlando, FL01.2018
Certification in Corrections -
Wakulla Correctional Academy
Wakulla, FL01.2010
Law Enforcement Certification -
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL01.2008
Associate Degree -
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL01.2005
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft office
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Leadership
- Stress Management
- Certified in General Instructor technique
- Member of the Rapid Response Team
- Program Coordination
- CMFTH Certified
- Temporary Teacher License
- Report Writing
Church Affiliations
- St. John Baptist Church, Howard Fl
- Meriden Woods Church of Christ Tallahassee, FL
- Currently searching in the Orlando area
Community Service
I am currently waiting for the off season for the Apopka High Wrestling team to start aiding the team for the next year. Prior to that I was the assistant to coach to Godby High school in Tallahassee, Fl for 2 years and Assistant Head Coach to Florida State University Wrestling program for 3 years. I also partner up with local organizations during the holidays to aid with putting together baskets of food for families in need.
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
Lake Correctional
04.2021 - Current
Correctional Sergeant
Central Florida Reception Center
09.2019 - 04.2021
Correctional Officer
Lake Correctional
10.2015 - 09.2019
Correctional Officer
Liberty Correctional
08.2013 - 10.2015
Police Officer
Gretna Public Safety
01.2011 - 03.2013
Correctional Officer
Jefferson Correctional
09.2009 - 01.2011
Criminal Justice Degree -
Keiser University
Certification in Corrections -
Wakulla Correctional Academy
Law Enforcement Certification -
Tallahassee Community College
Associate Degree -
Tallahassee Community College