With a proven track record at Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, I excel in inmate supervision and stress tolerance, ensuring safety and reducing contraband by implementing strategic plans and enhancing incident response protocols. My leadership in high-stress situations and ability to mediate team conflicts underscore my comprehensive skill set in correctional management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Deputy Sheriff
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
10.2014 - Current
Supported victims of crime by connecting them with appropriate resources, ensuring they received compassionate assistance throughout their ordeal.
Managed daily shift operations efficiently, coordinating staff assignments and overseeing the completion of all required tasks.
Assisted in developing strategic plans for future growth within the department, addressing staffing needs and budgetary concerns proactively.
Streamlined incident response protocols to better allocate resources and minimize potential risks to officers or the public.
Resolved conflicts effectively among team members by mediating discussions while promoting collaboration toward common goals.
Provided leadership during high-stress situations, guiding team members through critical incidents while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
Correctional Officer
South Bay Correctional Facility
09.2009 - 10.2012
Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
Correctional Officer
Glades Correctional Institution
08.2006 - 04.2009
Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
Education
AA - Criminal Justice
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL
Skills
Inmate Supervision
Restraint Techniques
CCTV Monitoring
Stress Tolerance
Incident documentation
Gang Awareness
Suicide Prevention
Affiliations
United States Army
Military Police
Certification
Self-Defense and Restraint Techniques Certification - Various Martial Arts Institutions or Defensive Tactics Training Centers.
Tactical Communication Skills for Correctional Supervisors Certificate – Communication Skills based training providers specific to law enforcement.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry Safety and Health Certification – OSHA Training Institute or Authorized Providers.
Substance Abuse Awareness for Correctional Supervisors– Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Contraband Control Techniques Course Completion – National Institute of Justice or Private Security Firms.
Firearms Proficiency Certification - State Police or Department of Public Safety.
Timeline
Correctional Deputy Sheriff
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
10.2014 - Current
Correctional Officer
South Bay Correctional Facility
09.2009 - 10.2012
Correctional Officer
Glades Correctional Institution
08.2006 - 04.2009
Self-Defense and Restraint Techniques Certification - Various Martial Arts Institutions or Defensive Tactics Training Centers.
Tactical Communication Skills for Correctional Supervisors Certificate – Communication Skills based training providers specific to law enforcement.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry Safety and Health Certification – OSHA Training Institute or Authorized Providers.
Substance Abuse Awareness for Correctional Supervisors– Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Contraband Control Techniques Course Completion – National Institute of Justice or Private Security Firms.
Firearms Proficiency Certification - State Police or Department of Public Safety.
AA - Criminal Justice
St. Petersburg College
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