Detention Officer with established background in adult and youth detention environments. Quick decision-maker with excellent skills in physical restraint, search and seizure, prisoner transport and emergency response. Experienced with legal processes and requirements associated with felon incarceration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Specialist
McLane Food Service
07.2021 - Current
Verified accuracy of shipping and receiving documents and maintained records.
Packaged items for safe shipment and protection from damage in transit.
Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
Detention Officer
36th District Court
06.2019 - 02.2021
Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
Supervised and controlled behavior of 40 inmates daily.
Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates.
Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
Processed inmates by taking urine samples and fingerprints.
Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see prisoners.
Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
Share Ride Driver
Lyft
10.2017 - 08.2019
Optimized profitable time by anticipating surge areas, targeting highly trafficked sectors and daisy-chaining rides.
Achieved high customer ratings on post-trip surveys for timeliness, vehicle cleanliness and customer service.
Used GPS to determine fastest route to destinations in order to save riders money and maximize availability.
Placed safety as top priority for all rides and followed community guidelines for engaging emergency personnel when situations required.
Security Patrol Officer
Customs Security & Communication Systems
02.2018 - 06.2019
Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
Reviewed both security camera footage and live feeds to spot trespassers and criminal activity.
Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
Court Officer
36th District Court
02.2016 - 06.2017
Maintained courtroom facilities, evidence and calendars.
Screened persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized firearms and other contraband.
Escorted jurors, visitors and prisoners in courtroom and in hidden areas.
Stopped people from entering courtroom while judge charged jury.
Patrolled court building and grounds and checked visitors and packages at entrances.
Used non-lethal techniques such as stun cuffs on prisoners.
Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
11.2014 - 01.2016
Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
Identified violators and escorted departing personnel to guard against theft of property.
Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
Guided periodic property safety inspections and oversaw remedial action for potential hazards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminalistics And Criminal Science
Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2019
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN
05.2018
Skills
Body and cell searches
Scheduling
Recordkeeping
Surveillance
Safety and security enforcement
Suicide prevention training
Conflict resolution skills
Crisis intervention training
Inmate rights knowledge
Report preparation
Restraint Techniques
Timeline
Warehouse Specialist
McLane Food Service
07.2021 - Current
Detention Officer
36th District Court
06.2019 - 02.2021
Security Patrol Officer
Customs Security & Communication Systems
02.2018 - 06.2019
Share Ride Driver
Lyft
10.2017 - 08.2019
Court Officer
36th District Court
02.2016 - 06.2017
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
11.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Criminalistics And Criminal Science