Richard Stanley
Fresno
Summary
Experienced Correctional Sergeant with 25 years in correctional operations, focusing on incident documentation and staff training. Skilled in managing inmate behavior and coordinating emergency responses to enhance public safety and facility security. Expertise in enforcing security protocols and ensuring compliance within correctional facilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
State of California
Chowchilla
06.2007 - 11.2024
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with state regulations.
- Managed inmate behavior and enforced facility rules to promote safety and order.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain security protocols and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on correctional procedures and policies.
- Coordinated emergency response drills to enhance preparedness for critical incidents.
- Documented incidents and maintained accurate records for review and analysis.
- Reviewed incident reports and other documentation submitted by subordinates.
- Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
- Monitored inmate movement within the facility to maintain security and safety of staff, inmates and visitors.
- Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
- Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving riots, hostage situations, escapes or other critical events.
- Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent information to oncoming shifts.
- Ensured compliance with departmental policies, regulations and procedures.
- Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Fostered secure environment, maintaining order and supporting operational efficiency in facility.
Correctional Officer
State of California
Chowchilla
07.1999 - 06.2007
- Supervised inmate activities to promote adherence to facility rules and maintain order.
- Conducted regular security checks and monitored surveillance systems.
- Responded to emergencies and diffused potentially violent situations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of inmate behavior and incidents.
- Assisted in conducting inmate searches for contraband items.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Monitored inmate behavior to deter crime, escape attempts, and other dangerous activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Administered first aid due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate under supervision.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Served as a role model for inmates by demonstrating positive behavior and promoting educational and vocational training programs.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Enforced disciplinary actions to maintain compliance and promote a safe environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Law
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA06-1979
Skills
- Security enforcement
- Incident reporting
- Emergency coordination
- Surveillance monitoring
- Public safety
- Risk assessment
- Rule enforcement
- Behavior management
- Facility operations
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Analytical skills
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
State of California
06.2007 - 11.2024
Correctional Officer
State of California
07.1999 - 06.2007
Associate of Science - Criminal Law
Modesto Junior College