TARAYA HURT

Serve as a role model for subordinate staff by consistently demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment within the correctional facility.

• Supervise 30+ employees and performance of tasks and manage 200+ offenders.
• Utilized strong conflict resolution skills to defuse tense situations among offenders or staff members, maintaining order within the facility.
• Reduced instances of misconduct by establishing positive relationships with offenders and addressing grievances in a timely manner.
• Conducted thorough investigations into incidents, ensuring comprehensive documentation and accountability through follow-up actions.
• Reviewed incident reports for accuracy, facilitating timely escalation for appropriate action.
• Conducted regular inspections of physical facilities, identifying and addressing maintenance or safety concerns for operational integrity.
• Assisted in the hiring process for new officers, participating in interviews and making recommendations based on candidate qualifications and fit with facility culture.

• Directed staff and managed daily operations to maintain order and discipline.
• Maintained control of inmates during escort of individuals or groups, ensuring safety and security throughout the prison.
• Keeps accurate head counts of inmates in the assigned security post.
• Conducts periodic shakedowns of inmates and searches inmates, visitors, employees, cell blocks and/or other structures for such prohibited items as tools, weapons or other contraband.
• Operates manual and electronic locking systems.
• Enforces all rules, regulations and procedures affecting inmate discipline, security and safety.
• Observes inmate activities to detect unusual or prohibited behavior which may be a threat to the security of the facility or the safety of the inmate, other inmates, employees or visitors.
• Ensured inmates conformed to proper standards of care for living areas and personal hygiene.
• Maintains the custody of Inmates during transport to other institutions and in the community for court appearances or a variety of appointments.
• Prepared and maintained daily logs and routine reports of activities and incidents for assigned shift, ensuring accurate data entry and retrieval using automated information system.
• Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
• Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
• Supervised 20 employees and performance of tasks and managed 100+ offenders.
• Conducted thorough investigations into allegations of misconduct or rule violations, leading to fair and consistent disciplinary actions.
• Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
• Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering the institution.

• Managed inmate classifications accurately, assigning individuals to appropriate housing based on risk assessments and security requirements.
• Reduced instances of violence within the facility by proactively identifying potential conflicts and addressing issues promptly.
• Prevented escapes by conducting regular security checks and promptly addressing any identified vulnerabilities or breaches in protocol.
• Fostered respectful, inclusive environment by promptly addressing instances of discrimination or harassment.
• Streamlined record-keeping processes through meticulous documentation, improving efficiency in administrative tasks related to inmate management.
• Collaborated with fellow correctional officers to build cohesive team, ensuring effective communication and adherence to policies.
• Participated in disciplinary hearings, presenting relevant evidence concerning inmate misconduct or policy violations.