David England
Knoxville
Summary
Dynamic, patriotic, and results-driven professional with experience as a Corrections Officer and Bail Enforcement Agent proven expertise in incident prevention and crisis management, effectively enforcing policies while building strong relationships. Skilled in surveillance and de-escalation techniques, dedicated to maintaining safety and order in challenging environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections Officer
Richard Zl Bean Juvenile Justice Center
01.2025 - Current
- Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Restrained juvenile inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Supervised inmates during mealtime and recreational time.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
Armed Security Officer
Blue Life Security
08.2024 - Current
- Completed full building and grounds patrols every [Timeframe] to spot and investigate concerns.
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
- Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Cooperated with security personnel and law enforcement to share information and coordinate responses to security incidents.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
Bail Enforcement
Tennessee Bonding Company
08.2019 - 02.2024
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute
Knoxville, TN05-2011
Skills
- Incident prevention
- Firearms proficiency
- Inmate rights
- Restraint techniques
- Relationship building and management
- Policy enforcement
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Excellent problem solver
- Records management
- Surveillance
- Crisis management
- Inmate supervision
- Contraband inspections
- Patrol techniques
- Security procedures
- Background investigations
- De-escalation techniques
Certification
- Licensed Armed Security Guard 8/2024- 8/2026
- Licensed Tennessee Association of Professionals Bail Agents 8/2019- active
- Licensed Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit 6/2005
- Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Program Level 1 & 2
- Texas Department of Public Safety Basic Security Training Level 3
- Texas Department of Public Safety Personal Protection Officer Training Course Level 4
- Texas Department of Public Safety Pepper Spray Training
- Texas Department of Public Safety License to. Carry Proficiency Course
- Virginia Bail Enforcement Agent expires 06/2025
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Richard Zl Bean Juvenile Justice Center
01.2025 - Current
Armed Security Officer
Blue Life Security
08.2024 - Current
Bail Enforcement
Tennessee Bonding Company
08.2019 - 02.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute
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