Dhamana Thompson
Gordonsville
Summary
Dedicated Correctional Officer with extensive experience at Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women, skilled in inmate supervision and incident prevention. Proven ability to enforce regulations and maintain safety protocols, fostering a secure environment. Adept at monitoring systems and providing mentorship, ensuring compliance and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women
08.2023 - Current
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Correctional Officer
Central Virginia Regional Jail
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Correctional Officer
Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Food Manager
Chesterfield Schools Food and Nutrition Services
08.2010 - 08.2019
- Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances, and supplies.
- Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
- Assisted team in meeting sales, stock loss, labor objectives, and margin goals to increase profitability.
- Set schedules for 8 staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
Correctional Officer
Powhatan Correctional Center
08.2005 - 08.2010
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School
Bailey Bridge Road, Midlothian, Virginia06-1997
Skills
- Non-violent intervention
- Inmate supervision
- Monitoring systems
- Workforce supervision
- Incident prevention
- Building maintenance
- Workplace safety management
- Knowledge of correctional procedures
- Regulation compliance
- Security protocol management
- Inmate transportation
- Providing mentorship
Certification
I have received all certifications required by the Department of Corrections.
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women
08.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer
Central Virginia Regional Jail
08.2022 - 08.2023
Correctional Officer
Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women
08.2019 - 08.2022
Food Manager
Chesterfield Schools Food and Nutrition Services
08.2010 - 08.2019
Correctional Officer
Powhatan Correctional Center
08.2005 - 08.2010
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School
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