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DETENTION OFFICER
Summary

Experience in school and prison setting. Good communication skills and willingness to learn. Quick learner and able to work under pressure and in a stressful environment. Able to work well with others in a professional atmosphere.

Highlights
  • Corrections experience
  • Suicide Prevention training
  • Firearm Basic Training
  • Field supervision
  • Field supervision
  • State and federal legal knowledge
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Stranger Sexual Assault training
Experience
Detention Officer
December 2013 to May 2015
City Of Denton - Denton , TX

Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain the safety and security of personnel and the general public.Maintained records and logs of man hours, materials and equipment used.Conducted internal security checks and distributed meals.Continually monitored dormitories for inappropriate activity.Conducted pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections of transport vehicles and equipment.Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.Supervised inmates during meals, visits, recreation, telephone calls and shower time.Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.Maintained communications with all other areas of the facility at all times.Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.Maintained daily logs of shift activity.Maintained correct physical head count at all times.Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.

Resident Monitor
November 2011 to October 2013
Ymca Of Greater Cleveland - Garrettsville , OH

Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.Safely transported inmates to and from work sites.Maintained records and logs of man hours, materials and equipment used.Conducted internal security checks and distributed meals.Continually monitored dormitories for inappropriate activity.Verified warrants, conducted searches and fingerprinted inmates.Wrote daily reports that included recommendations for further treatment strategies and diagnostic efforts.Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.Routinely reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates when needed.Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.Maintained communications with all other areas of the facility at all times.

Resident Monitor
October 2010 to November 2011
Ymca Of Greater Cleveland - Bedford , OH
  • Conducted internal security checks and distributed meals.Continually monitored dormitories for inappropriate activity.Verified warrants, conducted searches and fingerprinted inmates.Served as a member of the treatment staffing team to develop a rehabilitative program for juveniles.Maintained correct physical head count at all times.Responsible for maintaining paperwork such as; BOP and USPO.
Educational Aide
August 2009 to August 2010
Bcfs - Poteet , TX

  • Observed students to supply teachers with feedback regarding potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day to keep them engaged.Supplied one-on-one attention to each student, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.Communicated effectively with educators from various grade levels.Wrote daily and weekly lesson plans.Helped prepare daily lesson plans for activities and lessons.Encouraged students to be understanding of and helpful to others.Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.Applied the positive reinforcement method to redirect negative behaviors.Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Detention Officer
February 2007 to May 2008
City Of Denton - Denton , TX
  • Conducted internal security checks and distributed meals.Continually monitored dormitories for inappropriate activity.Wrote daily reports that included recommendations for further treatment strategies and diagnostic efforts.Supervised inmates during meals, visits, recreation, telephone calls and shower time.Maintained communications with all other areas of the facility at all times.Maintained daily logs of shift activity.Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.Maintained correct physical head count at all times.
Correction Officer-3
April 2002 to February 2007
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice - City , STATE
  • Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain the safety and security of personnel and the general public.Maintained records and logs of man hours, materials and equipment used.Conducted internal security checks and distributed meals.Continually monitored dormitories for inappropriate activity.Supervised the meal distribution and observed inmates during meals.Verified warrants, conducted searches and fingerprinted inmates.Conducted pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections of transport vehicles and equipment.Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.Wrote daily reports that included recommendations for further treatment strategies and diagnostic efforts.Supervised inmates during meals, visits, recreation, telephone calls and shower time.Signed in all visitors and completed appropriate visitation log forms.Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.Routinely reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates when needed.Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.Maintained communications with all other areas of the facility at all times.Maintained daily logs of shift activity.Enforced resident behavior management system and wrote incident reports for infractions.Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and used physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being of youth at all times.Maintained correct physical head count at all times.
Education
Graduate : 2001Trinity High School - City, State, USA

Coursework in English Grammar, Linguistics and Language DevelopmentGraduated with Honors

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School Attended

  • Trinity High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Detention Officer
  • Resident Monitor
  • Educational Aide
  • Correction Officer-3

Degrees

  • Graduate : 2001
    High School Diploma

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