Thomas Kennedy
Grayson
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Transport Sergeant
Caldwell Correctional Center
11.2022 - Current
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of large-scale facility operations including cell searches, shakedowns, and evacuation drills.
- Facilitated positive relationships between staff members and inmates by encouraging respectful interactions at all times.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Evaluated job performance of subordinate staff members regularly while providing constructive feedback for improvement opportunities.
Correctional Sergeant
Winn Correctional Center
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Improved staff performance by providing training and guidance on institutional policies and best practices.
- Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
- Evaluated job performance of subordinate staff members regularly while providing constructive feedback for improvement opportunities.
Correctional Officer
Lasalle Correctional Center
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Correctional Lieutenant
LCS Corrections
08.2011 - 03.2015
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
- Reduced instances of misconduct by establishing positive relationships with inmates and addressing grievances in a timely manner.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates for accuracy before forwarding them up the chain of command for further action if needed.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
Education
GED -
Winnfield High School
Winnfield, LA05.2008
Skills
- Surveillance
- Suicide Prevention
- Search and seizure procedures
- Inmate Transport
- Correctional facility procedures
- First Aid Certification
- Prisoner Transport
- Activity Supervision
- Facility Security
- Restraint Techniques
- CCTV Monitoring
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Safety and Security
- Inmate Supervision
- Observation Techniques
- Courtroom Practices
- Self-defense tactics
- Contraband Seizure
- Emergency Response
- Booking procedures
- Cell Inspections
- Incident Reporting
- Central and pod control
Certification
- Basic Defense Training
- CPR
- OC Spray
- Taser
- JPX
Timeline
Correctional Transport Sergeant
Caldwell Correctional Center
11.2022 - Current
Correctional Sergeant
Winn Correctional Center
11.2021 - 11.2022
Correctional Officer
Lasalle Correctional Center
04.2015 - 12.2016
Correctional Lieutenant
LCS Corrections
08.2011 - 03.2015
GED -
Winnfield High School
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