Brendan Westberg
Racine
Summary
Correctional Officer with proven expertise at Kenosha County Sheriff's Office, excelling in inmate supervision and emergency response. Recognized for effective communication and conflict resolution skills, I trained new officers and maintained facility security through diligent report writing and adherence to correctional procedures. Committed to fostering a safe environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Kenosha County Sheriff's Office
Kenosha
12.2022 - Current
- Supervised inmates to uphold facility security and order.
- Conducted cell checks and headcounts to ensure inmate accountability.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations to maintain a safe environment.
- Responded to emergencies and deescalated conflicts effectively.
- Maintained thorough records and incident reports for documentation.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and medical staff for coordinated responses.
- Achieved Basic Jailer Certification from State of Wisconsin.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Trained new Correctional Officers as a Field Training Officer (FTO)
Security Shift Supervisor
Allied Universal
Racine
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Training new officers.
- Give disciplinary actions when needed.
- Make sure all officers are up to the clients standard.
- Ensure all testing across all sites are completed in a timely manner.
Security Officer
Allied Universal
Racine
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Report Writing.
- Great communication skills with visitors.
- Maintain safe conditions.
- Drive safely.
- Follow procedures, and post orders.
- Answering phones.
- Watch playback video on incidents/entry points.
Education
Criminal Justice Bachelor Degree - Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin Parkside
Kenosha, WI04.2025
Criminal Justice Associates Degree - Criminal Justice
Gateway Technical College
Racine, WI04.2021
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Inmate supervision
- Report writing and documentation
- Emergency response
- Knowledge of correctional procedures
- Facility security
Certification
- Jailer Basic for the State of WI.
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Kenosha County Sheriff's Office
12.2022 - Current
Security Shift Supervisor
Allied Universal
01.2022 - 07.2022
Security Officer
Allied Universal
06.2021 - 01.2022
Criminal Justice Bachelor Degree - Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin Parkside
Criminal Justice Associates Degree - Criminal Justice
Gateway Technical College
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