Christina Parsons
Portland,IN
Summary
I myself struggled with Addiction for 17yrs. I am now 3yrs sober i want to help in the aid of guiding others that are suffering in addiction. I have seen it from both sides being in addiction and also working in Corrections I feel i have a lot to offer for the position.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Jay County Sheriff Department
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
- Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
- Entered criminal record checks, driver's license numbers and warrants into telecommunications systems to fulfill officer requests.
- Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
- Operated telephone and radio equipment to receive requests and reports from police officers, medical dispatch and firefighting crews.
- Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
- Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
- Recorded and tracked emergency requests utilizing computer-aided dispatch systems.
Corrections Officer
Jay County Sheriff Department
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Springfield High School
Springfield, OH08.2001
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Basic Life Support Understanding
- Problem-Solving
- Information Gathering and Relay
- Works Well Under Pressure
- EMS Dispatch
- Computer-Aided Dispatching
- Call Management
- Computer Skills
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Data Entry
- Information Documentation
Timeline
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Jay County Sheriff Department
12.2021 - 10.2023
Corrections Officer
Jay County Sheriff Department
12.2021 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Springfield High School
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