Terry Stephens
Arnaudville
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Team Lead at Tractor Supply Company. Proven track record in performance monitoring and training, enhancing team capabilities. Skilled in incident prevention and verbal communication, ensuring safety and efficiency in high-pressure environments. Committed to fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
Hardworking Corrections Officer skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches.
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet legal requirements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
Tractor Supply Company
05.2025 - Current
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Correctional Officer Master Sergent
David Wade Correctional Facility
10.2021 - 04.2025
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Forklift Operator
Continental Structural Plastics
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Police Officer
Minden Police Department
03.2014 - 04.2017
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sarapta High School
Sarepta, LASkills
- Performance monitoring
- Trend tracking
- Contraband inspections
- Incident prevention
- Excellent problem solver
- File and record maintenance
- Verbal communication
- Booking procedures
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Patrol techniques
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Policy enforcement
- Firearms proficiency
- Restraint techniques
Timeline
Team Lead
Tractor Supply Company
05.2025 - Current
Correctional Officer Master Sergent
David Wade Correctional Facility
10.2021 - 04.2025
Forklift Operator
Continental Structural Plastics
06.2019 - 09.2021
Police Officer
Minden Police Department
03.2014 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Sarapta High School