Charlotte Fakier
Crescent City,CA
Summary
Correctional officer with proven ability to coordinate and direct operations effectively. Demonstrates strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, supported by extensive knowledge of correctional practices. Maintains high standards of integrity and attention to detail in all tasks.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Correctional Officer III
Del Norte County Sheriff's Department
Crescent City, United States
03.2020 - Current
- Supervised inmate activities and ensured compliance with facility regulations.
- Conducted security checks to maintain safety and order in the facility.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Trained new officers on policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with outside agencies such as social workers, psychologists, and probation officers when necessary.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe inmate activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Managed inmate transportation for court appearances and medical appointments.
- Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
- Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Documented incidents and maintained accurate records of daily activities.
- Acted calmly and professionally under pressure while making decisions in high stress situations.
- Contact: Jennifer Owen (Corrections Captain) - 650 5th St., Crescent City, CA, (707) 464-4191.
Grant writer, Board member, Artist
Elk Valley Artisans - Piece by Piece Pottery
Crescent City, California
06.2018 - Current
- Guided students in mastering pottery techniques and craftsmanship, enhancing their artistic skills.
- Facilitated workshops to strengthen community engagement with pottery arts.
- Collaborated with team members to gather and analyze project information and data.
- Edited grant applications for clarity, ensuring compliance with guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records to track submissions and deadlines efficiently.
- Completed grant proposals with comprehensive documentation to secure funding.
- Contact: Harley Munger (Pottery Instructor/Grant Writer) - 1130 Elk Valley Rd., Crescent City, CA (707)954-3578
Social Service Aide II
Department of Health and Human Services
Crescent City, United States
07.2014 - 03.2020
- Processed applications for In-Home Support Services, including data entry and file creation.
- Assisted Social Workers during home assessments and Adult Protective Services responses.
- Maintained organized files and managed offsite storage facilities efficiently.
- Collected data to support departmental needs and enhance service delivery.
- Prepared and distributed on-call schedule for Adult Protective Services personnel.
- Assisted with special projects as needed by management team.
- Contact: Lenora Wallace (AFS Supervisor) - 880 Northcrest Dr., Crescent City, CA, (707) 464-3191.
Senior Juvenile Correctional Officer
Del Norte County Juvenile Hall
Crescent City, United States
12.2006 - 07.2014
- Supervised youth in residential and educational settings at juvenile correctional facility.
- Managed daily operations within the facility, including discipline, recreational activities, medical and mental health care, and educational programs.
- Assisted in behavior management through conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents, behavior reports, and daily activities.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Trained new staff on protocols, policies, and emergency procedures within the facility.
- Designed training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with management to align training with organizational goals.
- Adapted teaching methods according to the needs of individual learners or groups.
- Documented all training activities including attendance records, feedback forms, surveys.
- Contact: Lonnie Reyman (Chief of Probation) - 1115 Williams Dr., Crescent City, CA, (707) 464-7243.
Education
High School Diploma -
Del Norte High School
Crescent City, CA06-2005
Skills
- Law enforcement compliance
- Data interpretation
- Report writing
- Records management
- Emergency dispatch
- Electronic filing systems
- Computer literacy
- Data analysis
- Attention to detail
- Pattern detection
- Criminal behavior analysis
- Interviewing techniques
- Effective communication
- Time management
Certification
Records Management, 07/2025
Hobbies and Interests
- Law Enforcement
- Personal/professional growth
- Desire and enjoyment in helping others
Projects
Crescent City Airport Mural, 06/2019, 09/2019, Designed & constructed a ceramic mural for the Del Norte County Airport Del Norte County Chamber Of Commerce Murals, 09/2019, 11/2019, Designed & constructed River Otter mural and assisted with placing multiple murals in front of the Chamber of Commerce building.
Professional Title
Law Enforcement Professional
Accomplishments
Correctional Officer of the Year, 2020-2023
Timeline
Correctional Officer III
Del Norte County Sheriff's Department
03.2020 - Current
Grant writer, Board member, Artist
Elk Valley Artisans - Piece by Piece Pottery
06.2018 - Current
Social Service Aide II
Department of Health and Human Services
07.2014 - 03.2020
Senior Juvenile Correctional Officer
Del Norte County Juvenile Hall
12.2006 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
Del Norte High School