LaTonya Duncan

Correctional Officer

The Geo Group

Jena

03.2008 - 07.2025

Monitored inmate behavior to ensure safety and security within the facility.
Conducted regular inspections of facilities and equipment for compliance with regulations.
Assisted in managing inmate movements during recreational and program activities.
Enforced facility rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
Documented incidents and reported violations to supervisors promptly.
Collaborated with team members to develop effective security strategies.
Provided support during emergency situations, maintaining calm and order.
Trained new staff on protocols and procedures relevant to daily operations.
Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict.
Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes, and completing appropriate visitation logs.
Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.