Lawanda McGraw has been an exceptional transportation officer for the Robert A. Deyton Detention Facility since April 2019. Since day one, GTI Transport Officer McGraw has been a go-getter. She has both the ability and the drive to learn and understand as much as possible to ensure she is successful in her daily responsiblities.
Transport Officer McGraw possesses a high level of experience and knowledge in the corrections field, which she utilizes during every assigned task. Her constant attention to detail, resourceful use of time, and drive to excel are evident in everything she does.
Ms. McGraw has over fifteen years of correctionial experience. She started off as a cadet and quickly moved up the ranks to Lieutenant. She spent most of her career with High/Maximum Security inmates and was one of the highest ranked on-call officers in South Carolina. During that time, she took part in the training of new hires and helped implement mental health and sex offender programs. Ms. McGraw was also previously an Administrative Captain and DHO Captain. She is a strong, confident, well rounded individual who deserves the honor of GTI Officer of the Year.
Ms. McGraw is an encouraging leader to her peers, with a level-headed demeanor that sets the standard for others to follow. She makes it a pleasure for others to want to be in her presence. Her positive leadership characteristics, along with her professionalism, have resulted in detainees, her peers, and the client to respond to her respectfully, no matter the situation. She is calm, cool, and collected in every instance, and she knows how to handle any situation. Her communication skills are essential in keeping the client and GTI partners informed of required timelines, locations, and assignments. The drive and dedication demonstrated by Ms. McGraw has resulted in total satisfaction from both the client and her supervisors. She is essential to the transport mission at the Robert A. Deyton Detention Facility. Congratulations, Ms. McGraw on being selected as the GTI Officer of the Year!
