Ronald Darcy
Oak Grove
Summary
Dependable and able to adapt and overcome
Observant correctional officer with several years of experience keeping order and avoiding dangerous situations within jails or prisons. Motivated and energetic leader recognized for generating respect and obedience from most difficult individuals. In-depth knowledge of use and care of firearms and restraint methods.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer 2
Tennessee Department Of Corrections
Nashville
07.2025 - Current
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
Driver
Peed Family and Associates
Clarksville
06.2020 - 07.2025
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems to plan efficient routes for deliveries.
- Maintained detailed records of trips, including pick-up and drop-off times, mileage and fares collected.
Correction Officer, FSO, Corporal Central Trans
Tennessee Department Of Corrections
Nashville
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Encouraged positive behaviors through incentives such as privileges or reduced sentences.
- Provided guidance and support to inmates in need of assistance with personal matters or adjustment to prison life.
- Ensured safety and security of inmates within the facility by conducting searches, supervising activities, and maintaining order.
- Oversaw the development and implementation of operational procedures.
- Championed innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors and partners.
- Coordinated with legal counsel to ensure organizational compliance.
- Directed the allocation of resources for project and operational needs.
- Enforced compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential threats.
- Represented the organization at external events and conferences.
- Ensured the security and confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
- Directed strategic planning and implementation of organizational goals.
- Audited company's legal documents to verify compliant policies and procedures.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Corrections Officer l
Core Civics
Hartsville
04.2017 - 01.2018
- Manage daily activity of prison inmates, log information on a timely basis, detain individuals if necessary, armed perimeter guard, armed transport, and armed hospital guard when necessary.
Heavy Equipment Operator
City of Lebanon
Lebanon
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Operate Dozers, Excavators, Dumptrucks, Tractors and bush hogs, knuckle booms, Backhoes, End Dumps etc.
Forestry technician/ manager
TN Division of Forestry
Pinson
10.2010 - 05.2015
- Company Overview: Tennessee department of agriculture
- Wildfire suppression and Fire control law Enforcement, ran seeding cooler inventory and forklift, managed sales, orchards, seed production, progeny tests, chemical applications, grafting, etc.
- Tennessee department of agriculture
Heavy equipment operator
Delta Contractors
Jackson
01.2005 - 01.2010
- All types of Heavy Equipment and Dump Trucks, transport heavy equipment, excavation work to grade, hauling dirt, gravel, ripraff, etc.
Furnace Operator
Scepter Inc
Waverly
01.2002 - 10.2005
- Use forklift to stage charges for furnaces, pull molten samples for alloy grade, add supplemental metals to molten for grade specs stir in alloys with stir boom on forklift, skim off dross into dross pans using a skim boom on forklift, charge furnace with forklift etc.
Education
Bachelor's - BA in Science
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TNSkills
Security
- Inmate supervision
- Emergency response
- Security assessment
- Policy enforcement
- Incident reporting
- Conflict resolution
- Risk management
- Compliance oversight
- Positive reinforcement
- Record keeping
- Safety protocols
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Situational awareness
- Program coordination
- Law Enforcement
- Inmate monitoring
- Correctional facility procedures
Security
Command and Control
Hazmat
Fire Service
Dealing with stressful situations
Investigation
Evidence collection and preservation
Additional Information
Yes, 15, 15
Certification
Yes
Employment Eligibility
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Desired Job Types
Full-time
Timeline
Correctional Officer 2
Tennessee Department Of Corrections
07.2025 - Current
Driver
Peed Family and Associates
06.2020 - 07.2025
Correction Officer, FSO, Corporal Central Trans
Tennessee Department Of Corrections
06.2018 - 04.2020
Corrections Officer l
Core Civics
04.2017 - 01.2018
Heavy Equipment Operator
City of Lebanon
06.2015 - 02.2016
Forestry technician/ manager
TN Division of Forestry
10.2010 - 05.2015
Heavy equipment operator
Delta Contractors
01.2005 - 01.2010
Furnace Operator
Scepter Inc
01.2002 - 10.2005
Bachelor's - BA in Science
University of Tennessee
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