Donald Workman
Crossville
Summary
Seasoned in supervisory roles within correctional facilities, with hands-on experience in managing correctional officer teams and ensuring operational efficiency. Skilled in conflict resolution, staff training, and safety protocol implementation to maintain secure environments. Demonstrated ability to improve team performance and inmate management through strategic leadership and effective communication. Successfully enhanced facility operations and safety measures through proactive supervision and policy enforcement.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
D & S Services
Crossville
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported community integration through engaging social and recreational activities.
- Documented client progress and behavior in accurate daily reports.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to address client needs effectively.
- Ensured a safe environment by monitoring client safety and well-being consistently.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
Press Operator
Manchester tank and equipment
Crossville
12.2018 - 09.2023
- Operated press machines to shape materials according to specifications.
- Monitored production processes for quality and safety compliance.
- Adjusted machine settings for optimal performance and precision.
- Documented production data accurately for quality assurance purposes.
- Ensure that all safety regulations are followed while operating machinery.
- Maintain detailed logs of work performed including timesheets and materials used.
- Record information such as number of impressions made during shift.
- Load rolls of material onto feed mechanism of press.
Direct Support Professional
Choices Program
Crossville
06.2015 - 01.2019
- Assisted my father with health care before he passed away
Correctional Sergeant
Florida Department Of Corrections
Arcadia
09.1995 - 10.2012
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Managed staff schedules and coordinated shift assignments effectively.
- Conducted inmate counts and maintained accurate records for security purposes.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to maintain order among inmates.
- Monitored inmate behavior and reported incidents to management promptly.
- Enforced facility rules and maintained discipline within the correctional environment.
- 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.
- Conducted random searches for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
- Enforced discipline among inmates according to established rules and regulations.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving riots, hostage situations, escapes or other critical events.
- Safely transported inmates to and from work sites, maintaining physical headcounts at all times.
Education
Arcadia Christian Academy
Arcadia, FLSkills
- Client advocacy
- Behavior management
- Crisis intervention
- Personal care assistance
- Supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Security operations
- Policy enforcement
- Record keeping
- Access control
- Documented reporting
- Situation assessment
- Crowd control
- Officer training
- Inmate movement control
- De-escalation techniques
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
D & S Services
10.2023 - Current
Press Operator
Manchester tank and equipment
12.2018 - 09.2023
Direct Support Professional
Choices Program
06.2015 - 01.2019
Correctional Sergeant
Florida Department Of Corrections
09.1995 - 10.2012
Arcadia Christian Academy