ISAAC MERKLE
Ripley
Summary
Correctional Sergeant (Shift Supervisor) at a county jail with experience in 3 different fields of corrections - State Prison, Federal Detention, and County Detention. Current assistant to the Training Program for new hires and inservice at the Tipton County Sheriff's Office. Current assistant instructor for CIT at the West Tennessee Regional Training Center. Current Defensive tactics instructor for Tipton County Sheriff's Office. Current member of the Crisis/Hostage Negotiation Team for Tipton County/West Tennessee having received training from FBI Regional Training Course. Former member of SORT (Special Operations Response Team) with multiple deployments to different prisons for riot purposes, with certifications on Pepperball System, 40 mm launcher, and thrown grenades (flash, CS, etc). 5 total years supervisor experience in corrections. 2 years experience in administrative work for corrections (Calculating and putting in time for sentenced offenders, changing classification, gang information). 3 years experience in intake (booking and releases) for corrections at the county level.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Sergeant
Tipton County Sheriff's Office
Covington, TN
01.2022 - Current
- As a Corrections Sergeant, I supervised and directed daily operations of correctional officers within the Tipton County Jail. I ensured safety, security, and control of inmates, staff, and visitors in accordance with department policies and legal standards. I conducted shift briefings, assigned posts, and monitored officer performance to maintain operational efficiency. I responded to emergencies including disturbances, medical incidents, and use-of-force situations as well as prepared detailed incident reports for all of these. I was also responsible for training and evaluating correctional officers to promote professional development and compliance with procedures. I assisted command staff in policy implementation, audits, inspections, and compliance reviews. I maintained accurate records, logs, and documentation in accordance with state and federal guidelines. Also assisted within the County for all manner of incidents such as Hostage Negotiation and Mass Incidents.
Corrections Officer
CoreCivic
Mason, TN
01.2021 - 12.2021
- As a Corrections Officer, I maintained safety, security, and control of inmates, staff, and visitors within a secure federal detention facility in accordance with departmental policies and state and federal regulations. I monitored inmate housing units, conducted security checks, and performed inmate counts to ensure facility security and accountability. I responded to incidents including inmate disturbances, medical emergencies, use-of-force situations as well as prepared detailed incident reports for all of these. I enforced facility rules and regulations while maintaining professionalism and respect for inmate rights. I maintained accurate logs, records, and documentation in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Delivery Associate
Amazon
Pensacola, FL
02.2020 - 12.2020
- As an Amazon Delivery Associate, I safely operated company delivery vehicles to transport and deliver packages to residential and commercial customers. I loaded, organized, and inspected delivery vehicles to ensure accuracy and efficiency of assigned routes. I delivered packages in a timely manner while meeting daily productivity and performance standards. I maintained compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and traffic laws. I provided professional and courteous customer service during all interactions. I assisted team members with loading, route adjustments, and peak delivery demands as needed. I was also in charge of coming in early to ensure all drivers route loads were correctly placed and assisted with any technical issues drivers would have before the day began.
Corrections Officer
Santa Rosa Correctional Institution (Florida Dept. of Corrections)
Milton, FL
09.2018 - 12.2019
- As a Corrections Officer, I maintained safety, security, and control of inmates, staff, and visitors within a secure state penitentiary in accordance with departmental policies and state and federal regulations. I monitored inmate housing units, conducted security checks, and performed inmate counts to ensure facility security and accountability. I responded to incidents including inmate disturbances, medical emergencies, use-of-force situations as well as prepared detailed incident reports for all of these. I enforced facility rules and regulations while maintaining professionalism and respect for inmate rights. I maintained accurate logs, records, and documentation in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Bank Teller
Santa Rosa County Federal Credit Union
Milton, FL
08.2017 - 09.2018
- As a Bank Teller, I provided exceptional customer service by processing financial transactions accurately and efficiently, including deposits, withdrawals, transfers, loan payments, and check cashing. I balanced cash drawers daily and maintained a high level of accuracy in handling currency, coin, and negotiable instruments. I verified customer identity and ensured compliance with bank policies, security procedures, and federal regulations. I identified customer needs and cross-sold appropriate banking products and services, including savings accounts, credit cards, and loans. I resolved customer inquiries and account discrepancies in a professional and timely manner.
IT Technician
Troy University
Troy, AL
07.2016 - 06.2017
- While I was a student at Troy University, I was also employed by the university as an IT Technician. I installed, configured, and maintained desktop computers, laptops, printers, and other devices across the university. I provided technical support to end users by diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and network issues in a timely manner. I installed and updated operating systems, applications, and security patches to ensure optimal performance and reporting. I documented service requests, resolutions, and system changes using help desk ticketing systems. I performed routine system maintenance, backups, and data recovery procedures. I ensured compliance with company IT policies, cybersecurity standards, and data protection regulations. I assisted with onboarding/offboarding processes by setting up or decommissioning user accounts and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma - Computer Science
Troy University
Troy, AL05-2017
Skills
- FBI Trained Hostage Negotiation - Experienced
- Crisis Intervention Techniques - Advanced (Instructor)
- Defensive Tactics Instructor - Experienced
- Field Training Officer - Advanced
- Training Officer
Timeline
Corrections Sergeant
Tipton County Sheriff's Office
01.2022 - Current
Corrections Officer
CoreCivic
01.2021 - 12.2021
Delivery Associate
Amazon
02.2020 - 12.2020
Corrections Officer
Santa Rosa Correctional Institution (Florida Dept. of Corrections)
09.2018 - 12.2019
Bank Teller
Santa Rosa County Federal Credit Union
08.2017 - 09.2018
IT Technician
Troy University
07.2016 - 06.2017
High School Diploma - Computer Science
Troy University