I, Jessica Claire, have been employed at Swanson Center for Youth for 6 years. I am a hardworking Juvenile Justice Specialist 3 who employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to keep order and avoid dangerous situations. I skillfully detect contraband during cell searches. I manage dangerous and unruly juveniles while focusing on maintaining safety and promoting rehabilitation. I am committed to maintaining order and enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. I am a resilient professional versed in handling difficult youths and stressful situations. I am a respectful and ethical Correctional Officer who believes that implementing firm, clear guidelines and adopting an attitude of understanding generates a more peaceful prison environment for all involved. Daily I exercise excellent judgment during crisis events and develop strong rapport with juveniles and colleagues. I take pride in my job performance.
Skills
Crisis intervention training
Self-defense techniques
Search and seizure procedures
Correctional facility procedures knowledge
Safety and security-oriented
Strong interpersonal skills
Conflict resolution skills
Team-oriented
Inmate behavior modification tactics
Criminal law knowledge
Work History
06/2011 to Current
JUVENILE JUSTICE SPECIALIST 3SWANSON CENTER FOR YOUTH – City, STATE,
Oversaw hundreds of juveniles total in a correctional residential facility setting. Oversaw 12-14 juveniles per housing unit.
Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Searched the building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
Supervised youth’s daily activities, including school, meals and recreation time.
Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
Built solid relationships with staff and residents to help keep the institution safe and secure.
Established healthy relationships and maintained professional boundaries with resident offenders in the institution.
Supervised and directed juvenile movement during various activities on and off campus.
Made regular sanitation and maintenance checks of dorms and reported results to appropriate personnel.
Physically restrained juveniles when disturbances required physical intervention.
Education
Expected in 2012
Master of Arts: CRIMINAL JUSTICE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE - MONROE, LOUISIANA GPA:
Expected in 2010
Bachelor of Arts: CRIMINAL JUSTICE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE - MONROE, LOUISIANA GPA:
Expected in 2010
Bachelor of Arts: CRIMINAL JUSTICE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE - MONROE, LOUISIANA GPA:
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