Nickles Gregory
Spartanburg
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Correctional Sergeant at the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Expert in crisis management and de-escalation techniques, successfully enhancing facility safety and inmate supervision. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams while maintaining a secure environment through vigilant monitoring and adherence to protocols.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Deputy
Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office
01.2024 - Current
- Mitigated potential conflicts among detainees through proactive intervention techniques, de-escalating tense situations before they escalated further.
- Assisted with training new deputies on facility policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent performance across the team.
- Maintained a safe environment for inmates and staff through consistent enforcement of facility rules and regulations.
- Expedited intake processes while maintaining accuracy, ensuring timely placement of new detainees into appropriate housing units.
- Collaborated with fellow deputies to develop and implement effective safety protocols, minimizing incidents within the facility.
- Facilitated communication between inmates and their legal representatives or family members through careful monitoring of visitation sessions and phone calls.
Detention Officer
Union County Detention Center
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations with appropriate use of force when necessary to protect both inmates'' well-being and facility security.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Improved facility safety by performing thorough inspections of cells, common areas, and property for contraband or damage.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Contributed to the efficient processing of new detainees by conducting intake procedures such as fingerprinting, photographing, and inventorying personal belongings.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Managed daily operations, including supervising inmate work details, meal distribution, and recreational activities.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Maintained a safe environment for inmates and staff through effective communication and adherence to established protocols.
Correctional Sergeant
South Carolina Department Of Corrections
04.2014 - 01.2019
- Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Supervised Number employees and performance of tasks and managed Number offenders.
- Served as a role model for subordinates, demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of job responsibilities.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Evaluated job performance of subordinate staff members regularly while providing constructive feedback for improvement opportunities.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of large-scale facility operations including cell searches, shakedowns, and evacuation drills.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
Cable Technician
ACI
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Handled emergency repairs quickly to minimize downtime and restore full service as soon as possible.
- Tested cables using tools such as volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal level meters.
- Completed new connects, reconnects, disconnects, and service changes for residential and commercial customers.
- Maintained safety standards during installations, reducing the incidence of workplace accidents.
Sterilizer
Haemonetics
12.2013 - 01.2014
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Correctional Officer
South Carolina Department Of Corrections
10.2007 - 10.2013
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
Campus Safety Officer
Converse College
06.2005 - 10.2007
- Enhanced campus safety by conducting regular patrols and monitoring security systems.
- Notified police, fire department and emergency services of on-campus incidents.
- Conducted regular campus security patrols and handled incidents promptly to maintain overall safety for staff, students and visitors.
- Documented safety and security incidents using preset guidelines and methods.
Education
Associate Degree In Science - Criminal Justice
University of South Carolina Union
Union, SC06.2000
High School Diploma - General Studies
Lockhart High School
Lockhart, SC06.1996
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- De-escalation techniques
- Crisis management
- Defensive tactics
- Physical restraint techniques
- First aid and CPR
- Firearms proficiency
- Body and cell searches
- Restraint techniques
- Inmate monitoring
- Physical restraint
- Security procedures
- Headcounts
- Key control
- Crisis intervention
- Emergency response
- Court operations support
- Inmate rights
- First aid administration
- Defensive techniques
- Gate control
- Perimeter guarding
- Inmate control
- Medical emergencies
- Prisoner escort
- Inmate observation
- Inmate escorting
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Detention Deputy
Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office
01.2024 - Current
Detention Officer
Union County Detention Center
01.2019 - 07.2021
Correctional Sergeant
South Carolina Department Of Corrections
04.2014 - 01.2019
Cable Technician
ACI
01.2014 - 04.2014
Sterilizer
Haemonetics
12.2013 - 01.2014
Correctional Officer
South Carolina Department Of Corrections
10.2007 - 10.2013
Campus Safety Officer
Converse College
06.2005 - 10.2007
Associate Degree In Science - Criminal Justice
University of South Carolina Union
High School Diploma - General Studies
Lockhart High School
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