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Jessica Claire
, , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Summary

Focused Correctional facilities professional versed in maintaining safety and order in high-tension environments. Completes head counts and cell inspections to meet objectives and promote continuous safety. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.

Skills
  • Record Maintenance
  • Medical Emergencies
  • Defensive Techniques
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Surveillance
  • Inmate Escorting
  • Key Control
  • Facility Monitoring
  • Emergency Response
  • Negotiation
  • Booking Procedures
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Data Entry
  • Word Processing
  • Office Administration
  • Scheduling
Experience
01/2023 to Current
Detention Officer City Of San Antonio, Tx San Antonio, TX,
  • Fingerprinted and photographed incoming and released inmates.
  • Exercised independent and sound judgment in enforcing proper inmate behavior and responding to incidents.
  • Subdued and restrained resisting inmates using hands and feet while employing defensive tactics and approved non-lethal weapons.
  • Performed basic first aid procedures and cardiopulmonary resuscitation on unconscious inmates and officers.
  • Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
  • Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
  • Monitored conduct of prisoners in housing unit or during work or recreational activities to prevent escape or violence.
  • Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
  • Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
  • Searched prisoners and vehicles and conducted shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband.
01/2021 to 10/2022
Detention Officer City Of San Antonio, Tx San Antonio, TX,
  • Followed daily routine schedule and took head counts of all inmates in assigned cell block.
  • Exercised independent and sound judgment in enforcing proper inmate behavior and responding to incidents.
  • Performed searches of people, vehicles, mail items and dormitories.
  • Fingerprinted and photographed incoming and released inmates.
  • Transported and escorted inmates to hospitals, court and other institutions.
  • Performed basic first aid procedures and cardiopulmonary resuscitation on unconscious inmates and officers.
  • Used appropriate means to discipline prisoners.
  • Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.
  • Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to inmates.
  • Inspected locks, window bars, doors and security systems to support escape prevention.
  • Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
11/2019 to 09/2021
Housing Officer La Costa Glen Carlsbad Carlsbad, CA,
  • Supervised inmates while out for their free time such as: Socializing with others, calling their families or facetime, watching tv, and coming to me for products needed such as toilet paper, hygiene packs, or razors.
  • Provided information if asked about court dates, release dates, bail amounts, clinic appointments, ID number, or bail amounts.
  • Supervised closely while officers entered and exited the pod for sight checks, escorting inmates to the clinic, court dates, or releasing them.
  • I logged in a journal who entered the pod and why they entered the pod and also exiting the pod.
  • Supervised closely at inmates incase of any fighting, smoking, or suspicious activities. If so, i had to call it in immediately to have officers come down and sort the situation out.
01/2018 to 11/2019
Server Rib Crib Bbq & Grill City, STATE,
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
  • Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
  • Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2017 to to
High School Diploma:
Carl Albert High School - Midwest City, OK,
GPA:
  • 3.14 GPA
  • Softball Catcher for Carl Albert Titans, 2013 to 2017.
  • Softball State Champions of 2013
  • Entered Softball State Play Offs from 2013-2017.
  • Awarded Ticket to Rose State College scholarship.
Expected in to to
: Dental Hygiene
Rose State College - Midwest City, OK,
GPA:
Languages
English:
Professional
Negotiated:

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Carl Albert High School
  • Rose State College

Job Titles Held:

  • Detention Officer
  • Detention Officer
  • Housing Officer
  • Server

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
  • Some College (No Degree)

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