Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Military Service
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Brian Lanham

Culpeper

Summary

Have completed Basic Skills for New Supervisors, Institutional Investigator Basic School, Prea: Investigation Sexual Abuse in a confinement Setting (NICiC training). Trained to use the MX-908 Handheld Mass Spectrometer and certified in the Viken Handheld x-ray imager.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Intelligence/Gang Officer

Coffeewood Correctional Center
11.2022 - Current

Assisted the Institutional Investigator in day-today activities.

Monitor inmate telephone systems and inmate messaging systems.

Gathered intel as needed. Assist with monitoring and checking any and all suspicious outgoing and incoming mail.

Stay abreast of all Gang related activities within the facility.

Conduct preliminary investigations of incidents and refer those cases to the Special Investigations Unit.

Maintain a current list of all validated Security Threat Groups present within the facility.

Conducted Drug Testing, Finger Printing, and maintain control of all evidence.

Corrections Sergeant

Virginia Department of Corrections
07.2018 - 11.2022
  • Supervision and training
  • Typical responsibilities: trains correctional staff regarding facility rules, procedures, and specific post duties; assigns work and inspects posts to ensure officers are performing properly; evaluates officer performance based on established work standards; mediates officer disputes; identifies needs and provides staff training; responds to employee grievances; may function as a Lieutenant when needed
  • Unit management
  • Typical responsibilities: develops work schedules; keeps time and attendance records; maintains key control; is responsible for inmate count; inspects tiers, housing units, and compound for breaches of security; oversees inventory and orders supplies; supervises visiting activities; monitors control room and unit log books; authorizes inmate movement; organizes and directs management of inmates in a living unit; resolves difficult or volatile inmate conflicts; handles protective custody requests; provides input to support staff concerning inmates; recommends work procedure and policy changes; testifies at hearings and in court
  • Special assignments
  • Typical responsibilities: serves on review boards; acts as institution hearing officer; participates as member of classification committee; functions as institution armory officer and maintains and uses firearms and riot control devices; participates on cell or inmate living area search teams; coordinates transport of inmates to court, medical appointments, and other facilities; supervises control room operations; attempts to resolve inmate, employee, and facility problems

Corrections Officer

Virginia Department of Corrections
01.2017 - 06.2018
  • Supervise inmates in housing units and those segregated for administrative or punitive measures; instruct inmates in housekeeping and sanitation; supervise the issuance of clothing and other personal effects to inmates
  • Make periodic patrols of quarters and work areas and initiate counts of inmates at regular and irregular intervals; maintain control and discipline including use of physical restraint and restraining devices; prevent the introduction of contraband into the institution
  • Check inmate mail for possible contraband; maintain a periodic patrol either inside or outside the institution to ensure the security and integrity of the institution
  • Monitor, supervise and screen inmate visitor traffic; monitor periguard system; observe traffic in and around the compound
  • Instruct inmates and maintain control in areas such as the inmate food service area, auditorium, etc
  • Observe for signs of disorder or tension and report such observations to a higher authority; counsel with inmates regarding institutional, domestic or emotional adjustment problems
  • Maintain a record of equipment, supplies and other items; maintain and demonstrate proficiency in the use and care of firearms, restraint methods and equipment and emergency measures; maintain knowledge of communication and other electronic equipment; instruct inmates in the proper care and use of institutional equipment
  • Maintain master inmate location counts; setup and receive inmate counts and be familiar with the entire operation of the Control Room; initiate and participate in search of inmate recreation areas, work areas, and housing units to prevent the introduction of contraband items
  • Maintain proper security of inmates being transported; ensure that all transportation permits are completed accurately and signed by the appropriate authority; institute proper restraints as appropriate for inmate's custody classification; check transportation vehicles daily

Military Police

Military Police, U.S. Army
01.2013 - 12.2016
  • Ensured emergency response actions were properly coordinated with local and state police
  • Supervised patrols on daily law enforcement operations
  • Conducting security on high value federal buildings
  • Conducted access control measures for the installation
  • Ensured the safety of all service members and DoD Officials
  • Led law enforcement activities including physical security, arrest procedures and criminal investigations

PSD / Executive Assistant

Military Police, U.S. Army
03.2015 - 07.2016
  • Organized conferences for senior leaders
  • Conducted security for senior leaders in foreign countries
  • Successfully ensured 100% of business travel was taken care of
  • Ensured 100% of Personal actions were delivered to the COO/CEO

Grill Manager

McDonalds
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Supervised Cooking staff
  • Ensured all food were cooked to standard
  • Efficiently managed a diverse workforce
  • Successfully interacted with customers on a daily basis
  • Successfully unloaded stock from delivery truck
  • Supervised a crew of 10 personal in daily operations to improve productivity
  • Ensured 100% of money was counted and placed in the safe for deposit during closing hours

Education

Diploma -

Liberty High School
Bealeton, VA

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Military
  • Report preparation
  • Strategic planning
  • Work coordination
  • Evidence storage
  • Risk assessment
  • Surveillance techniques
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Crime scene management
  • Interview techniques
  • Evidence collection
  • Reporting and documentation

Military Service

Army, United States, SPC, 02/01/13, Present, Coordinated emergency response actions., Supervised patrols and conducted security measures., NDSM (National Defense Service Medal), AAM (Army Achievement Medal), COA (Certificate of Achievement)

Timeline

Intelligence/Gang Officer

Coffeewood Correctional Center
11.2022 - Current

Corrections Sergeant

Virginia Department of Corrections
07.2018 - 11.2022

Corrections Officer

Virginia Department of Corrections
01.2017 - 06.2018

PSD / Executive Assistant

Military Police, U.S. Army
03.2015 - 07.2016

Military Police

Military Police, U.S. Army
01.2013 - 12.2016

Grill Manager

McDonalds
01.2010 - 01.2012

Diploma -

Liberty High School
Brian Lanham