Amber Rzepkowski
Curtis Bay,MD
Summary
TS/SCI CLEARED
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Escort
Cencore Associates LLC
Fort George G Meade, Maryland
08.2024 - Current
- Ensured that all personnel entering or leaving the premises had proper authorization and identification.
- Adhered strictly to all company policies related to safety and security.
Correctional Officer
Queen Anne's County Detention Center
Centreville, MD
01.2016 - 03.2019
- Handling of inmate accounts and transactions as well as keeping inventory of products available using the OMS system (Offender Management system) as well as the Keefe Commissary Network for processing needs
- Tracking of sensitive items with serial numbers to be held within the armory
- Handled distribution and collection of facility property to and from inmates
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Collaborated with outside agencies such as social workers, psychologists, and probation officers when necessary.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Written and reviewed incident reports submitted by myself and other staff concerning violations of policy or procedure observed during shift changes.
- Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
- Instructed inmates on work detail and oversaw work-site transportation.
- Assisted in the processing of new inmates, including taking photographs, collecting personal information, and explaining facility rules.
- Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Escorted inmates within the facility, including to and from cells, medical appointments, and recreational activities.
Legal Assistant
The Law Offices of Phillip Corey Levin
Baltimore , MD
02.2015 - 01.2016
- Compiled financial records related to specific cases.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Performed basic bookkeeping duties including tracking payments received from clients.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Prepared summaries of depositions, interrogatories and testimony for attorney review.
- Ordered materials needed by attorneys throughout the duration of a case.
- Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
- Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Maintained inventory levels of office supplies necessary for day-to-day operations.
- Organized exhibits for trial proceedings.
- Updated databases with new information received from attorneys or clients.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
- Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
- Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
- Reviewed and prepared legal documents, such as contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discovery requests.
- Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
- Provided administrative support to boost firm's document production and legal correspondence.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
- Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
- Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys.
- Drafted legal complaints, summonses and interrogatories.
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
- Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial.
- Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
- Created and updated case management and client account databases.
Education
Corrections/Criminal Justice
Maryland State Academy For Correctional Training
Sykesville, MD10-2016
High School Diploma -
Dundalk High School
Baltimore, MD06-2011
Skills
- Records management
- Facility security
- Emergency response
- Surveillance
- Security procedures
- File and record maintenance
- Inventory and Property management
- Logistics
- Data collection and analysis
- Problem solving
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Oral and written communication
Timeline
Security Escort
Cencore Associates LLC
08.2024 - Current
Correctional Officer
Queen Anne's County Detention Center
01.2016 - 03.2019
Legal Assistant
The Law Offices of Phillip Corey Levin
02.2015 - 01.2016
Corrections/Criminal Justice
Maryland State Academy For Correctional Training
High School Diploma -
Dundalk High School