Gavin Musgrove
Quitman
Summary
Dynamic Correctional Officer Supervisor with extensive experience at Jackson Parish Correctional Center, enhancing facility security and fostering teamwork. Expert in crisis management and effective communication, I successfully improved inmate behavior through strict disciplinary protocols and developed a positive work environment, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
Offering strong foundation in teamwork and leadership, with eagerness to learn and grow in correctional environment. Brings ability to quickly grasp new concepts and apply conflict resolution techniques. Ready to use and develop organizational and supervisory skills in the captain role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer Supervisor
Jackson Parish Correctional Center
Jonesboro Louisiana
10.2023 - Current
- Enforced rules, procedures and policies to assist with management of incarcerated population.
- Championed a positive work environment through consistency in policy enforcement, open communication channels, and fostering teamwork among staff members.
- Enhanced facility security by implementing effective surveillance and monitoring systems.
- Protected residents and corrections staff through carefully developed procedures.
- Processed intake and release of residents and maintained records of incarceration.
- Managed internal and external security of facility through frequent observations and discussions with other correctional officers.
- Boosted team morale with clear communication, constructive feedback, and recognition of high-performing officers.
- Streamlined daily operations through efficient work schedules and task delegation to correctional officers.
- Improved inmate behavior through the development and enforcement of strict disciplinary protocols.
- Worked with corrections officers to intervene in tense or hostile situations.
- Inspected housing and common use facilities for safety, cleanliness and security.
- Ensured a safe environment for inmates and staff by conducting regular inspections of cells, common areas, and security equipment.
- Fostered positive relationships between inmates and staff through open communication channels and fair treatment policies.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Calvin High School
Calvin, LA01-2023
Skills
- Restraint techniques
- Contraband control
- Mental health awareness
- Self-defense tactics
- Incident investigation
- De-escalation techniques
- Policy enforcement
- Crisis management
- Disciplinary actions
- Officer training
- Staff supervision
- Work planning
- Conflict management
- Emergency response
- Rule enforcement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Behavioral management
- Conflict resolution
- Professionalism
- Facility security
- Continuous improvement
Accomplishments
- Promoted to sergeant after 6 months of employment.
- Supervised team of 20 staff members with very little supervisory training.
- Employee of the month April, 2024
Certification
CERT/SRT certified
Timeline
Correctional Officer Supervisor
Jackson Parish Correctional Center
10.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Calvin High School