Bridget Charles
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Accomplished Juvenile Supervision Officer with a proven track record at Minnie Rogers Juvenile Justice Center, enhancing youth rehabilitation through expert life skills coaching and effective de-escalation techniques. Demonstrated success in fostering positive development and reducing recidivism by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and employing individualized service planning.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Juvenile Supervision Officer
Minnie Rogers Juvenile Justice Center
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted intake assessments on new residents, gathering pertinent information for proper placement within the facility.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Leveraged strong communication skills to liaise with court personnel, probation officers, and other community stakeholders in the best interests of each juvenile.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to address underlying issues and promote healthy coping strategies among juveniles.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay informed about best practices in juvenile justice settings.
- Established rapport with troubled youth by demonstrating empathy, respect, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Enhanced safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring youth interactions.
- Maintained a secure environment by enforcing rules, policies, and procedures consistently across all residents.
Correctional Officer
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
02.2000 - 10.2020
- 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.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Positive Youth Development
- Youth Counseling
- Individualized Service Planning
- Transportation Assistance
- Life Skills Coaching
- Gang Awareness
- Family engagement
- Suicide Prevention
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Restraining methods
Timeline
Juvenile Supervision Officer
Minnie Rogers Juvenile Justice Center
06.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
02.2000 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School
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