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TODD ALAN WILSON701 1st Avenue South, 32 A

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582(843) 539-6213

symbasdad@yahoo.com

Summary of Qualifications

Exceptional knowledge of practices and procedures involved in corrections facility

management.

Thorough knowledge of local laws, ordinances and the state laws pertaining to the

commitment, confinement and release of prisoners.

Profound skills in the use of Taser guns and other law enforcement equipment.

Remarkable ability to maintain discipline and order in the facility.

Uncommon ability to make decisions and take prompt and effective action in emergency

situations. Immense ability to prepare and maintain routine records and logs.

Great ability to exercise tact, courtesy, firmness and fairness with inmates, families of

inmates, attorneys, ministers and other persons concerning the welfare of individual

prisoners. Excellent ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated

by work assignments.

Professional Experience

Horry County Sheriffs Department, September 2003-Present

Conway, South Carolina

Correctional Officer 2003-2008

Corporal 2008-PresentField Training Officer 2006-Present

Emergency First Aide Trainer 2006-Present

Build and maintain appropriate rapport with inmates. Defuse disruptive behavior by verbal interventions. Control disruptive behavior by appropriate verbal orders and appropriate use of

physical force.

Use verbal and listening skills to determine potential inmate problems, such assuicide risk, intoxication, drug usage, assaultive behavior, etc.

Inform and explain institutional rules to inmates. Communicate information regarding security, safety and operations through the

chain of command. Monitor inmates, watching closely for unusual behavior, improper conduct or signs of

conflict.

Monitor visits between inmates and personal visitors. Supervise periods of recreational activity. Search inmates, by pat or strip method, to detect and confiscate contraband or

unapproved items.

Search cells or living quarters, recreational areas, visiting areas and other areas inbuildings or on the grounds for contraband or unapproved items.

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Search the perimeter of an area by making checks on foot, by car to ensure thereare no security breaches or contraband.

Conduct security checks of locks, doors, bars & windows, etc. Prepare inmates for transport through search and application of appropriate

restraining devices, depending on security level, and ensures all related materials tobe transported with inmate are ready and in order.

Transport inmates outside the facility to and from court, lawyer's office, medicalappointments, work sites, other facilities, etc. Communicate with other staff and main control to inform about inmate behaviors,

incidents and to request assistance.

Perform head counts to visually ensure the presence of all inmates. Coordinate unit head counts to confirm total population. Check IDs to ensure only authorized persons enter or leave facility. Process new admissions and transfers. Respond to emergency situations according to facility procedures, such as medical,

fire, security, etc.

Write narrative reports describing events that have happened, such as confidentialreports, incident reports, disciplinary reports, special observations reports, etc.

Read and write short notes in a log book as a means of passing information aboutdaily events from one shift to another, such as inventory logs, post logs, narrativelogs, etc.

Use portable two-way radio. Open and close gates or doors to restricted areas to allow vehicles/people to enter

and exit.

Issue logs and inventories facility keys. Attend and participate in required training. Read policy & procedure manuals, directives and memos. Supervise staff schedules and approve vacation requests. Called upon as a supervisor to settle disputes between officers and inmates.

EDUCATION/MILITARY

Ferndale High School, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

High School Diploma, 1984

University of Washington, Bremerton, WashingtonNursing, Criminal Justice Courses 1986

United States Navy1984-1993Hospital Corpsman, Third Class

South Carolina Criminal Justice AcademyGraduate, March 2004

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