DONALD E. MORRIS III
Memphis
Summary
To obtain a long-term professional career opportunity, where my knowledge, skills and ability in the Correctional Law enforcement field will be utilized as a valuable team member.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Correctional Officer (SERGEANT)
Core Civic
Tennessee
- Current
Shift Supervisor (CAPTAIN)
Core Civic
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Conducted inspections of all housing and general use areas to ensure that proper standards, facility operating procedures and corporate guidelines of security, health, safety, sanitation and welfare are maintained; direct staff and inmate/resident resources to correct problems detected. Supervise the internal and external security of the facility; routinely inspect posts to observe alertness of personnel and to confirm that security is properly always maintained. Responsible for the supervision of the administrative and operational security activities on a specific shift to include supervision of inmate/resident’s count.
Assistant Shift Supervisor (LIEUTENANT)
Core Civic
09.2022 - 01.2024
- As the Assistant Shift Supervisor, assisted in the supervision of the administrative and operational security activities in a correctional facility. Ensure safe, orderly operation in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, company policy and contract guidelines in accordance with the standards of the American Correctional Association.
- Directly supervises officers assigned to the shift and may serve as Acting Shift Supervisor in the absence of the Shift Supervisor. This includes training new employees; listening to complaints and effectively resolving disputes or problems; taking corrective or disciplinary action; developing work schedules for subordinates; monitoring post assignments; approving leave requests; and preparing inmates/resident work assignments.
- Provides for the protection of each inmate/resident and the preservation of each inmate’s/resident’s legal rights. Supervises the count of inmates/residents and mandates that all key control procedures are followed.
Senior Correctional Officer (SERGEANT)
Core Civic
06.2021 - 08.2021
- As the Senior Correctional Officer, I assisted in the supervision of the administrative and operational security activities in a correctional facility. Ensure safe, orderly operation in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, company policy and contract guidelines in accordance with the standards of the American Correctional Association.
- Directly supervises officers assigned to my Housing Unit and may serve as Acting Shift Supervisor in the absence of the Assistant Shift Supervisor. This includes training new employees; listening to complaints and effectively resolving disputes or problems; taking corrective or disciplinary action; developing work schedules for subordinates; monitoring post assignments; approving leave requests; and preparing inmates/resident work assignments.
- Provides for the protection of each inmate/resident and the preservation of each inmate’s/resident’s legal rights. Supervises the count of inmates/residents and mandates that all key control procedures are followed.
Correctional Officer
Core Civic
05.2021 - 06.2021
- As a Correctional Officer, I performed routine duties in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures to maintain order and provide for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units, at meals, during recreation, on work assignments and during all other phases of activity in a correctional facility.
- Escort inmates/residents to and from different areas for questioning, programs/activities, medical treatment, work and meals; use handcuffs and other appropriate restraints when necessary or required.
- Break up fights; effectively restrain an inmate/resident, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdue resisting inmates/residents using maneuvers and resort to the use of hands and legs and other approved devices in self-defense.
- Aid in preventing escapes; pursue fleeing inmates/residents, take part in searches for escaped inmates/residents and other duties which may involve quickly entering and exiting secured areas; effecting the movement of heavy objects from one place to another; accessing elevated surfaces; passing through openings; moving over obstacles and in confined areas and using force to gain entrance.
- Perform searches of people, objects capable of concealing contraband, buildings and outdoor areas which will involve detecting and identifying objects, moving throughout the facility building(s) and/or grounds for long periods of time and detaining people.
Corporal Officer
Arkansas Department of Corrections
01.2019 - 01.2020
- As the Senior Correctional Officer, I assisted in the supervision of the administrative and operational security activities in a correctional facility. Ensure safe, orderly operation in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, company policy and contract guidelines in accordance with the standards of the American Correctional Association.
- Directly supervises officers assigned to my Housing Unit and may serve as Acting Shift Supervisor in the absence of the Assistant Shift Supervisor. This includes training new employees; listening to complaints and effectively resolving disputes or problems; taking corrective or disciplinary action; developing work schedules for subordinates; monitoring post assignments; approving leave requests; and preparing inmates/resident work assignments.
- Provides for the protection of each inmate/resident and the preservation of each inmate’s/resident’s legal rights. Supervises the count of inmates/residents and mandates that all key control procedures are followed.
Education
B.S. - Criminal Justice & Administration
University of Phoenix
05-2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Greenville High School
05-2017
Skills
- Strategic Planning/ Organizing
- Detail Oriented
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Office
- Ability to travel 100 %
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Willingness to learn
- People’s Skills
- Crime Scene Investigations
- Evidence Analysis
- Firearm Proficiency
- Cashier Handling
Certification
- Trainer for Trainer Certifications
- Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) Member
- American Heart Association Instructor
- Master Key Leadership (MKL) 100 program Certifications
- Presentational Skills Certifications
- Workplace Violence/ Harassment Instructor
- Armed Security License
Timeline
Shift Supervisor (CAPTAIN)
Core Civic
01.2024 - 09.2024
Assistant Shift Supervisor (LIEUTENANT)
Core Civic
09.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Correctional Officer (SERGEANT)
Core Civic
06.2021 - 08.2021
Correctional Officer
Core Civic
05.2021 - 06.2021
Corporal Officer
Arkansas Department of Corrections
01.2019 - 01.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Greenville High School
Senior Correctional Officer (SERGEANT)
Core Civic
- Current
B.S. - Criminal Justice & Administration
University of Phoenix