Dallas Keel
Sardis
Summary
Experienced Correctional Officer proficient in safety enforcement and emergency response protocols. Successfully managed high-risk situations, ensuring compliance and maintaining a secure environment for staff and inmates.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Decatur County Sheriff'S Dept
05.2025 - Current
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Conducted routine inspections of facilities and equipment for security and maintenance needs.
- Assisted in crisis intervention, employing de-escalation techniques to resolve conflicts.
- Completed accurate incident reports documenting daily activities and occurrences.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations, promoting a secure environment for staff and inmates.
- Participated in training sessions on safety procedures and emergency response protocols.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Utilized communication skills to facilitate interactions between inmates and staff effectively.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Correctional Officer
Corecivic Inc.
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
Sales Consultant
Best Buy
11.2019 - 07.2023
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belleville East High School
Belleville, IL05-2016
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Correctional facility procedures
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint techniques
- Inmate monitoring
- Safety and security enforcement
- Self-defense tactics
- Observation
- Surveillance
- Contraband seizure
- Weapons training
- Prisoner transport
- Booking procedures
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Decatur County Sheriff'S Dept
05.2025 - Current
Correctional Officer
Corecivic Inc.
08.2023 - 02.2025
Sales Consultant
Best Buy
11.2019 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Belleville East High School