Briana D. Peyton
Woodbridge,USA
Summary
Correctional Officer offers four-year history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts. Seeking a more advanced level of the Criminal Justice System.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Correctional Officer/Work Release/DCJS CJ General Instructor
Prince William County Adult Detention Center
09.2020 - Current
- Scout inmates or inmate items for any contraband items
- Distinguish behavior of inmates identify conflicts and implement de- escalation tactics
- Utilized weapons, handcuffs, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners in jail
- Demonstrated radio transmissions to communicate effectively with staff & respond to emergencies
- Collaborated with local and state authorities
- Performed correctional discipline hearings amongst other staff & inmates
- Carried inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites if needed
- Perform thoroughly pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to minimize contraband from entering facility
- Enforced security within facility
- Documented and maintain inmate files & property
- Conduct Interviews
- Research Criminal History using databases
- Maintain electronic systems using Law Enforcement databases
- Supervise adult offenders on work release and work force
- Monitor court order conditions for work release inmates
- Experience identifying, collecting, recording and preserving physical evidence.
- Maintain accounts/records for inmate files
- VCIN Certified
- Perform random urine testing
- Conduct Breath Alcohol Testing
- Ability to develop innovative curriculum in line with course objectives
Correctional Officer
Pamunkey Regional Jail
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Used weapons, handcuffs, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to reduce contraband from entering facility
- Conducted frequent security checks to reduce inmate conflicts and behavior within cells or cell blocks.
Deputy Sheriff
Arlington County Sheriff Office
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Deliver court documents and completed civil process duties for cases
- Surveillance crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety
- Implement court security in court room designated areas
- Collaborated closely with local and state authorities
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of inmates and guards
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
Mail Processor
United States Postal Service
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Arranged and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy
- Released registered and special delivery letters and packages to designated recipients and obtained signatures for release
- Facilitate with customers in completing and submitting forms to update address or report lost and stolen mail
- Used automated mail processing equipment to sort and collate mail
- Attached identification materials to packages and envelopes for delivery tracking and sorting
- Identified suspicious mail
- Accomplishments
- Recognized for outstanding performance and team
- Contributions throughout criminal justice academy
- Refused to be a Victim Instructor Certification.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Public Administration
08.2024
Certificate - Forensic Science
12.2023
Associates of Science - Criminal Justice
06.2018
Skills
- Provide exceptional customer service
- Computer Proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook and Typing (40 wpm))
- Clerical & Human Resources Tasks
- Emergency Response
- Inmate Custody/ Supervision/Documenting and managing inmate activity
- Time Management & Meet deadlines
- Notary Public
- Presentation Skills
- Knowledge of common legal terminology, documents and procedures
- Multitasker (Organization, Prioritization, Delegation, Execution)
- Initiative
- Excellent Stress Tolerance
- Active Listening Skills
- Inmate Case Management & Processing
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals
- Ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Cash/Credit Card Handling
- Courtroom practices familiarity
Certification
- Licensed DCJS General Instructor
Timeline
Correctional Officer/Work Release/DCJS CJ General Instructor - Prince William County Adult Detention Center
09.2020 - Current
Correctional Officer - Pamunkey Regional Jail
10.2019 - 08.2020
Deputy Sheriff - Arlington County Sheriff Office
09.2018 - 06.2019
Mail Processor - United States Postal Service
05.2016 - 08.2018
University of Maryland-Global - Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Public Administration
Northern Virginia Community College - Certificate, Forensic Science
Brightwood College - Associates of Science, Criminal Justice
- Licensed DCJS General Instructor
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