Yolanda McNealy
Evans,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at multi tasking with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and dependable job seeker, eager to secure entry level Security Officer position.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired Correctional Sgt.
Tomoka Correctional Institution
11.2015 - 06.2023
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility for safety and security of others.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems concerning every day activities.
- Worked flexible hours including nights, weekends and holiday including multiple extended shifts..
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well, while most time in an stressful setting, providing support and guidance to aligned with policy and procedures.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments supervising while multi tasking in an orderly fashion.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Correctional Officer
Tomoka Correctional Institution
09.2008 - 09.2012
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular security checks and inspections as required by policy and procedure..
- Conducted efficient inmate transfers, adhering to strict security protocols while maintaining order and control throughout transporting inmate to and from their destination.
- Prepared, processed and maintained reports, logs, records, and activity of daily operation of daily operation.
- Maintained inmate safety through daily activities while maintaining custody and control of all inmates.
- Reduced contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Maintained headcounts, work details, two way radio communication of safety checks while securing inner and outer perimeter security checks and inspections.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation, work details and other activities.
Correctional Officer
McCormick Correctional Institution
11.2008 - 08.2012
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance conducting annual training for continuous certification by practices and procedures.
- Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing while working the control room.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required. Also conducting formal and informal headcounts keeping accurate count of losing and gaining inmates to the instiution.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Corrections Administration
Kenneth Bragg Complex
Tavares, FLHigh School Diploma -
Patrick Henry High
4320 N. Newton Av. Minneapolis, Mn. 5541206.1988
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Self-Directed
- MS Office
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Supervision and leadership
- Problem Resolution
Timeline
Retired Correctional Sgt.
Tomoka Correctional Institution
11.2015 - 06.2023
Correctional Officer
McCormick Correctional Institution
11.2008 - 08.2012
Correctional Officer
Tomoka Correctional Institution
09.2008 - 09.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Corrections Administration
Kenneth Bragg Complex
High School Diploma -
Patrick Henry High
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