Tayondra Gray

Correctional Officer

Haynesville Correctional Center

Haynesville

09.2019 - Current

Monitored inmate activities to maintain safety and security within facility.
Conducted regular inspections of housing units and common areas for compliance.
Managed inmate movement to ensure orderly transport during schedules.
Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict.
Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes, and completing appropriate visitation logs.
Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
Assisted in the processing of new inmates, including taking photographs, collecting personal information, and explaining facility rules.
Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.