Andrea Breath
Joliet,IL
Summary
Highly organized and dependable candidate with a proven track record of effectively managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Demonstrates willingness to take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals. Seeking a full-time position that provides professional challenges and allows for the utilization of strong interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Treatment Officer Supervisor
Illinois Department Of Corrections
04.2024 - Current
- Served as a role model for subordinate staff by consistently demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment within the correctional facility.
- Utilized strong conflict resolution skills to defuse tense situations among inmates or staff members, maintaining order within the facility.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during critical incidents, ensuring effective communication among team members and adherence to protocol.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates for accuracy before forwarding them up the chain of command for further action if needed.
- Conducted regular inspections of the physical facilities within the unit, identifying any maintenance or safety concerns that required immediate attention.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address inmate needs, promoting rehabilitation efforts and reducing recidivism rates.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures for the efficient operation of the facility, resulting in increased safety and security.
Correctional Treatment Officer
JOLIET TREATMENT CENTER
11.2017 - 04.2024
- Supervise and monitor the progress of offenders in accordance with the individual service plan
- Provide offenders with immediate reinforcement of appropriate interactions, limit setting, and correction of inappropriate communication and interaction
- Performing audits within the facility
- Assist in transporting and supervising offenders’ movements to and from destinations inside and or outside the institution
- Ensures offenders have access to necessary and appropriate medical services, including to but not limited to, treatment and habitation programs.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
Corrections Assessment Specialist
SHERIDAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Completing comprehensive assessments on assigned individuals in custody and preparing oral and written reports for administrative staff
- Independently counselling and guiding offenders in the areas of pre and post release in preparation for reintegration back into the community
- Creating call passes for the individuals in custody to attend the assessment meetings
- Performing audits within the facility and facilitating PREA 30-day assessments.
Education
Masters’ in Public Administration - Criminal Justice
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
Lynchburg, VABachelors’ in Criminal Justice -
CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL12.2016
High School Diploma -
Chicago Vocational Career Academy
Chicago, IL06.2004
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Outlook, Offender 360, CHAMPS
- Certified Phlebotomist
- Certified Correctional Treatment Officer
- Certified Corrections Assessment Specialist
- Certified Correctional Treatment Officer Supervisor
Mental health awareness
Incident Investigation
Weapons Handling
Weapons training
Crisis Management
Staff Scheduling
Policy Enforcement
De-Escalation Techniques
Timeline
Correctional Treatment Officer Supervisor
Illinois Department Of Corrections
04.2024 - Current
Corrections Assessment Specialist
SHERIDAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER
12.2021 - 12.2022
Correctional Treatment Officer
JOLIET TREATMENT CENTER
11.2017 - 04.2024
Bachelors’ in Criminal Justice -
CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY
Masters’ in Public Administration - Criminal Justice
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
Chicago Vocational Career Academy