ALANNA HARVEY
Morgantown,WV
Summary
Correctional Officer capable of managing dangerous and unruly criminals while focusing on safety and rehabilitation. Correctional Officer dedicated to maintaining order in prison and jail settings by enforcing rules and regulations. Hardworking CO who can maintain order and avoid dangerous situations by using sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics. Correctional officer with a track record of making sound decisions in times of crisis. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with a focus on maintaining order and addressing potential conflicts ahead of time. Inmate restraints and searches are something I've done a lot of. Capable of carrying out each task with the safety of citizens and government personnel in mind. Enforcing facility policies and reducing inmate altercations has been proven to be effective. In prison and jail settings, correctional officers are dedicated to maintaining order and enforcing rules and regulations. Maintains order and prevents dangerous situations by using sound judgment and verbal de-escalation techniques. Corrections officer with a track record of using sound judgment and reasoning during crisis situations. In all security matters, uses shrewd and prudent judgment. Defensive tactics and suicide prevention have been extensively trained. Detects contraband with skill during cell searches. Dedicated to learning, growing, and succeeding in Professional with experience dealing with difficult inmates and stressful situations. Respectful and ethical Correctional Officers who believe strongly in enforcing firm, clear guidelines and adopting an attitude of understanding help to create a more peaceful prison environment for everyone involved.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Processing Officer
Monongalia County Sheriff's Office
08.2022 - 06.2023
- I supervised my own shift for the 10 months that I was employed here
- I was in charge of filing DVPs
- I was responsible for active warrants throughout the state of WV
- Taught one on one hands on training for strip searches and pat downs
- I am certified to teach autism awareness and taught it here
- Trained and supervised 6 new hires through my employment here
- Kept daily documentation, logs, and reports up to date
- Answered the phone in both routine and emergency situations
- Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to prevent access to restricted areas
- Received certification in firearms and taser and OC
- Maintained a high level of awareness and concentration in order to spot potentially lethal objects or weapons of mass destruction
- Kept a close eye on the building and identified all officials and employees before authorizing entrance
- Followed strict screening techniques and procedures when conducting human screenings
- In charge of transportation operations at the mon county sheriff department
- Had casual conversations with people in order to assess and analyze their behaviors
- Any unauthorized personnel were detected and apprehended
- Looked into all security and safety issues
- Kept accurate and detailed records of everything that happened during each shift
- Carried out thorough searches and pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and weapons
- Conducted targeted searches on people leaving screening equipment to look for prohibited or dangerous items
- Was in charge of monitoring the security camera system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure the safety of people and property
- Provided the company with accurate introduced new and effective techniques to streamline ports
- Conducted bag searches and pat-downs on arrestees and visitors to keep the premises secure and safe
- Was responsible for processing and logging accurate and detailed incident reports
- Interacted with the general public to provide directions, explain rules and regulations, and answer questions
- Looked for potential security issues and ran additional checks
- Gathered and organized all surveillance data and information to protect client possessions and workspaces
- I also did livescan fingerprinting, processing, taking the mugshots
- I dealt with magistrate judges at arraignments
- Conducted research in order to address shipping and packaging errors.
Correctional Officer
Salem Correctional Center
08.2021 - 08.2022
- I was supervisor for 12 months during my employment at all 3 correction facilities
- Head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities were all used to keep track of inmates
- Completed sanitation and maintenance inspections in the dorms and reported the findings to management
- Looked for contraband throughout the building and grounds, as well as in the living quarters and work areas
- Conducted regular dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported the findings to the appropriate personnel
- Arranged for inmates' medical and dental care
- Escorted inmates to and from their cells, as well as to and from court, hospitals, and medical appointments
- Made rounds and conducted head counts and roll calls at predetermined intervals
- Counted people on a regular basis and in an emergency
- Looked for contraband in the building and grounds, as well as the living quarters and work areas
- Presided over disciplinary hearings and made sentencing recommendations
- Was in charge of [Number] inmates who were housed in a maximum security unit
- Observed and supervised inmates during visits, meal times, recreation, phone calls, and showers
- Was in charge of inmate intake and processing, which included paperwork, searches, interviews, and fingerprinting
- Answered questions from the general public, other employees, inmates, and visitors
- Processed inmates for release and booked new inmates into the facility.
Correctional Officer
Potomac Highlands Regional Jail
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Looked for contraband throughout the building and grounds, as well as in the living quarters and work areas
- Observed and supervised inmates during visits, meal times, recreation, phone calls, and showers
- Was in charge of inmate intake and count
- Counted people on a regular basis and in an emergency
- Looked for contraband in the building and grounds, as well as the living quarters and work areas
- Presided over disciplinary hearings and made sentencing recommendations
- Was in charge of 37 inmates who were housed in a maximum security unit
- Looked for contraband throughout the building and grounds, as well as in the living quarters and work areas
- Observed and supervised inmates during visits, meal times, recreation, phone calls, and showers
- Was in charge of inmate intake and processing, which included paperwork, searches, interviews, and fingerprinting
- Arranged for inmates' medical and dental care
- Escorted inmates to and from their cells, as well as to and from court, hospitals, and medical appointments
- Answered questions from the general public, other employees, inmates, and visitors
- Counted people on a regular basis and in an emergency
- Processed inmates for release and booked new inmates into the facility.
Correctional Officer
Huttonsville Correctional Center
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities were all used to keep track of inmates
- Completed sanitation and maintenance inspections in the dorms and reported the findings to management
- Looked for contraband throughout the building and grounds, as well as in the living quarters and work areas
- Conducted regular dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported the findings to the appropriate personnel
- Arranged for inmates' medical and dental care
- Escorted inmates to and from their cells, as well as to and from court, hospitals, and medical appointments
- Made rounds and conducted head counts and roll calls at predetermined intervals
- Counted people on a regular basis and in an emergency
- Looked for contraband in the building and grounds, as well as the living quarters and work areas
- Presided over disciplinary hearings and made sentencing recommendations.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Science in Firearms Technology
Sonoran Desert Institute
Scottsdale, AZHigh School Diploma -
University High School
Morgantown, WV01.2011
Certification
- First Aid/Mental Health
- Medical Terminology Course
- Report Writing
- OC Qualified
- DPCT Qualified
- Mechanical Restraints
- Firearms Qualified
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
- Taser 7x Qualified
- Autism Awareness
Accomplishments
- Routinely supervised more than 60 detainee inmates
- Seized 8 weapons during random cell searches
- Designed improved quality assurance processes and trained 6 staff members
- Supervised team of 10 staff members
- Introduced new and effective techniques to streamline screening and access processes for security teams
Training And Qualifications
- Autism Awareness
- First Aid/Mental Health
- Medical Terminology Course
- Report Writing
- OC Qualified
- DPCT Qualified
- Mechanical Restraints
- Qualified Firearms
- Qualified Taser 7
- Criminal law knowledge
- Emergency Response
- Criminal laws
- Inmate management
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Firearm Operations Trained
- Continuing Education
- File And Records Management
- Correctional facility procedures knowledge
- Safety And Security
- Suicide Prevention training
- Self-defense techniques
- Weapons Training
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Search And Seizure Procedures
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Staff management
- Safety And Security-oriented
- Surveillance
- WV State Code
References
- Allen Ayersman, 1st Sgt Mon County Sheriff Department, (304) 282-8053
- William Fox, Sgt Salem Prison and Jail, 304-871-3231
- Robert Ambrose, Sgt Mon County Sheriff Department, (304)-692-2768
- Alexis Husk, Home health nurse, (304)-931-6543
Timeline
Transportation Processing Officer
Monongalia County Sheriff's Office
08.2022 - 06.2023
Correctional Officer
Huttonsville Correctional Center
12.2021 - 03.2022
Correctional Officer
Potomac Highlands Regional Jail
10.2021 - 06.2022
Correctional Officer
Salem Correctional Center
08.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor Degree - Science in Firearms Technology
Sonoran Desert Institute
High School Diploma -
University High School
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