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08/05/14
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Shawne Simpson
Welford Correctional Facility
77 Hampton Way
City, State, Zip Code
000-000-0000
RE: Detention Officer, Ref# 8847432, 08/05/2014
Dear Ms. Simpson,
I am pleased to submit my resume for consideration for the available Detention Officer with your institution. Given my background in corrections and understanding of security operations, I feel I am in a great position to make a positive impact with Welford Correctional Facility. My strengths as a candidate are best measured in relation to the skills and talents I have gained throughout my career, such as:
- M 8 year history of hands-on experiences as a Detention Officer in medium and high security prison settings
- I have a sterling performance record with both the Company Name Prison and the Orange County Correctional Facility; I have never received a write-up during my professional history
- My areas of expertise include restraint techniques, armory and key control, inmate rights, and recreation activity planning
- The attached resume provides further detail about how my qualifications and background are a match for your institutions needs in a Detention Officer. I welcome the opportunity to further discuss how I can apply my strengths to the progress of Welford Correctional Facility.
I appreciate your taking the time to review my credentials and experience.
Sincerely,
Felicity Weeks
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