Shykelia Patterson
Dinwiddie,VA
Summary
Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over thirteen years industry history.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
Lawrenceville Correctional Center
Lawrenceville, VA
09.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations in housing units to ensure compliance with facility regulations.
- Coordinated staff schedules and assignments to optimize resource allocation and enhance security.
- Conducted regular inspections of inmate areas for safety hazards and compliance adherence.
- Trained new officers on operational protocols and emergency response procedures to improve team readiness.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
Correctional Officer
Nottoway Work Center
Burkeville, VA
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Corrections Officer
Sussex II State Prison
Waverly, VA
06.2016 - 07.2024
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Supply Specialist/ Unit Armorer
United States Army
Joint Base Lewis-McChord
08.2009 - 05.2013
- Managed physical security of weapons, munitions and keys, coordinating organization and inventory tracking to maintain consistency.
- Accounted for weapons, munitions and associated equipment, creating inventories and replenishing.
- Handled daily, weekly, and monthly repair and supply orders for equipment and material worth over $4 million.
Correctional Officer
St. Brides Correctional Center
Chesapeake, VA
07.2007 - 08.2009
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
Corrections Officer
Sussex II State Prison
Waverly, VA
08.2004 - 07.2009
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Education
Northwest Halifax High School
Littleton, NC05.2001
Skills
- Prisoner Transport
- Contraband Seizure
- Crime Prevention
- Weapons training
- Observation
- Inmate Supervision
- Staff supervision
- Operational planning
Certification
- FTO - Certified Field Training Officer
- CCIT - Corrections Crisis Intervention Team Certified
- Transportation Vehicle Operations Certified
- DART - Direct Action Response Team
Additional Information
- Department of the Army, The Good Conduct Medal
- Department of the Army, The Army Commendation Medal
- Sussex II Stater Prison, Employee of the Month
- St. Brides Corrections Center, Employee of the Month
- Lawrenceville Correctional Center, Lead Sergeant
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
Lawrenceville Correctional Center
09.2024 - Current
Correctional Officer
Nottoway Work Center
07.2024 - 09.2024
Corrections Officer
Sussex II State Prison
06.2016 - 07.2024
Supply Specialist/ Unit Armorer
United States Army
08.2009 - 05.2013
Correctional Officer
St. Brides Correctional Center
07.2007 - 08.2009
Corrections Officer
Sussex II State Prison
08.2004 - 07.2009
Northwest Halifax High School