Thomas Crouch
Shelbyville
Summary
Proactive correctional officer skilled in maintaining safety and security through effective inmate monitoring and safety inspections. Experienced in emergency response and conflict de-escalation, ensuring a secure environment while facilitating compliance with facility rules.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Marshall County Sheriffs Department Search And Rescue Unit
Lewisburg
01.2026 - Current
- Monitored inmate activities to maintain safety and security within the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband.
- Collaborated with staff to manage inmate behavior and enforce facility rules.
- Assisted in the intake and release process of inmates according to protocols.
- Responded promptly to incidents and emergencies, ensuring inmate safety.
- Documented daily activities and incidents in logs for record-keeping purposes.
- Engaged in conflict resolution to promote a peaceful environment among inmates.
- Participated in training sessions on safety procedures and emergency response protocols.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations that may arise within the facility.
- Ensured safety and security of inmates within the facility by conducting searches, supervising activities, and maintaining order.
- Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Recognized signs of problems, such as despondency, depression and anger in order to prevent riots or suicides.
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
- Conducted cell and illegal substance checks.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Observed daily operations throughout the facility for compliance with standards set forth by governing bodies.
- Maintained correct physical head count for inmates.
- Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety.
- Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
- Monitored inmates' behavior to detect any signs of physical or psychological distress, as well as potential for violent outbursts.
- Observed and directed inmates during recreation, visits, telephone, and shower time.
- Conducted thorough cell searches to uncover contraband and other materials not allowed at facility.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Operated telephones, switchboards, intercoms and two-way radios to communicate with other personnel.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Maintained accurate logs detailing inmate movements both inside and outside the facility.
- Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being over those detained.
- Verified warrants, conducted searches and fingerprinted inmates.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
- Maintained records of inmate activities and progress towards rehabilitation goals.
Corrections Officer
Bedford County Correctional Facility
Shelbyville
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Monitored inmate activities to maintain safety and security within the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband.
- Collaborated with staff to manage inmate behavior and enforce facility rules.
- Assisted in the intake and release process of inmates according to protocols.
- Responded promptly to incidents and emergencies, ensuring inmate safety.
- Documented daily activities and incidents in logs for record-keeping purposes.
- Engaged in conflict resolution to promote a peaceful environment among inmates.
- Participated in training sessions on safety procedures and emergency response protocols.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations that may arise within the facility.
- Ensured safety and security of inmates within the facility by conducting searches, supervising activities, and maintaining order.
- Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Recognized signs of problems, such as despondency, depression and anger in order to prevent riots or suicides.
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
- Conducted cell and illegal substance checks.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Observed daily operations throughout the facility for compliance with standards set forth by governing bodies.
- Maintained correct physical head count for inmates.
- Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety.
- Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
- Monitored inmates' behavior to detect any signs of physical or psychological distress, as well as potential for violent outbursts.
- Observed and directed inmates during recreation, visits, telephone, and shower time.
- Conducted thorough cell searches to uncover contraband and other materials not allowed at facility.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Operated telephones, switchboards, intercoms and two-way radios to communicate with other personnel.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Maintained accurate logs detailing inmate movements both inside and outside the facility.
- Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being over those detained.
- Verified warrants, conducted searches and fingerprinted inmates.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
- Maintained records of inmate activities and progress towards rehabilitation goals.
Lowes Associate
Lowes
Shelbyville
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Facilitated product selection and addressed inquiries on sales floor.
- Maintained inventory levels through effective restocking and merchandise organization.
- Operated cash register, processing customer transactions efficiently.
- Cultivated relationships with customers by delivering friendly service.
- Ensured neat and orderly product displays through diligent stocking practices.
Cook
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Shelbyville
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Operated kitchen equipment to efficiently prepare grilled and fried menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and kitchen areas during shifts.
- Ensured adherence to food safety standards while managing kitchen operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cascade High School
Wartrace, TN05-2024
Skills
- Maintaining order
- Inmate monitoring
- Conflict resolution
- Emergency response
- Deh-escalation techniques
- Safety inspections
- Facility management
- Correctional facility procedures
- Weapons training
- Contraband inspections
- Courtroom practices
- Restraint techniques
- Physical fitness
- Facility security
- Inmate rights
- Safety
- Booking procedures
- Prisoner transport
- Tower surveillance
- Policy enforcement
- First aid and CPR certified
- Self-defense techniques
- Contraband seizure
- Radio communication
Certification
- Chemical Agents Deployment and Qualifications
- Gangs/Security Threat Groups
- TCI Specialized Training: SSGT COR Defensive Tactics Instructor Course
- Report Writing
- C.E.R.T Basic Course
- X26P Tazer Certification
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Marshall County Sheriffs Department Search And Rescue Unit
01.2026 - Current
Corrections Officer
Bedford County Correctional Facility
09.2024 - 12.2025
Lowes Associate
Lowes
05.2024 - 08.2024
Cook
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
06.2020 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Cascade High School