Brandi Nickolaus
Lexington,KY
Summary
Professional in correctional facility management with preparedness for maintaining safety and security. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable with skills in conflict resolution, inmate supervision, and emergency response. Valued for integrity, leadership, and effective communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Jailer
Jessamine County Fiscal Court
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced inmate safety by conducting thorough cell searches and confiscating contraband items.
- Performed routine inspections of facility equipment to ensure proper functioning and adherence to safety standards.
- Ensured timely and accurate recordkeeping for all inmate files, including intake documents, incident reports, and release paperwork.
- Provided assistance during emergencies, effectively handling situations such as medical crises or altercations between inmates.
- Managed high-stress situations calmly and efficiently, de-escalating potentially dangerous incidents before they escalated further.
Dispatcher/Customer Service
High Jump Logistics
04.2018 - 10.2020
- Dispatch, order entry, customer service, retrieving POD's, BOL's and other paperwork necessary
- Manage truckloads and drayage from point A to point B
Corrections Officer
Kentucky Department of Corrections
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain the safety and security of personnel and the general public
- Maintained records and logs of man hours, materials and equipment used
- Supervised the meal distribution and observed inmates during meals
- Wrote daily reports that included recommendations for further treatment strategies and diagnostic efforts
- Supervised inmates during meals, visits, recreation, telephone calls and shower time
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband
- Routinely reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates when needed
- Maintained communications with all other areas of the facility at all times
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and used physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates
- Maintained correct physical head count at all times
Security Officer
University of Kentucky, Eastern State Hospital
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Assures safety and security of all those on Eastern State Hospital's campus
- Responds to calls when the nursing staff is in danger with a patient
- Manages secure visitation program to ensure safe and contraband-free patient visits
- Mans the CCTV security system following established protocols
- Skills Used: Communication skills, CPI training, CCTV
Corrections Officer
Lexington Fayette Urban County Government
11.2014 - 04.2015
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain the safety and security of personnel and the general public
- Maintained records and logs of man hours, materials and equipment used
- Supervised the meal distribution and observed inmates during meals
- Wrote daily reports that included recommendations for further treatment strategies and diagnostic efforts
- Supervised inmates during meals, visits, recreation, telephone calls and shower time
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband
- Routinely reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates when needed
- Maintained communications with all other areas of the facility at all times
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and used physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates
- Maintained correct physical head count at all times
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY01.2011
Skills
- CPR certified
- Defensive Tactics
- Multiple FEMA certificates
- Microsoft Office
- Courtroom practices
- Safety plans
- Investigations
- CCTV
- Order Entry
- Databases
- Surveillance
- Law Enforcement
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Security
- Logistics
- Profit & Loss
- Quality Assurance
- Project Management
- Housekeeping Management
- Team Management
- Freight Experience
- Process Improvement
- Inmate supervision
- Security procedures
- Crisis management
- Policy enforcement
Certification
Private Investigator, 06/01/14, 06/01/16
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Deputy Jailer
Jessamine County Fiscal Court
01.2024 - Current
Dispatcher/Customer Service
High Jump Logistics
04.2018 - 10.2020
Corrections Officer
Kentucky Department of Corrections
02.2016 - 01.2017
Security Officer
University of Kentucky, Eastern State Hospital
05.2015 - 07.2016
Corrections Officer
Lexington Fayette Urban County Government
11.2014 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science -
Eastern Kentucky University
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