Colleen Smith
Rainier,WA
Summary
Dedicated Juvenile Detention Officer with proven expertise at Thurston County, skilled in life skills teaching and de-escalation techniques. Successfully fostered trust with youth, enhancing rehabilitation outcomes. Committed to safety and security, I implemented structured routines that promoted positive behavior and ensured a secure environment through effective communication and conflict resolution.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Juvenile Detention Officer/Lead
Thurston County
03.2007 - Current
- Established rapport with juvenile detainees through respectful communication that fostered trust-building relationships necessary for effective rehabilitation.
- Conducted room searches for contraband items to maintain a safe environment within the facility.
- Improved facility safety by conducting thorough and consistent security checks on all living quarters and common areas.
- Worked with juvenile offenders to help in development of decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Complete the morning court calender and email it to all the appropriate departments within the court building.
- Making the decision regarding booking criteria
- Ensured timely completion of required paperwork including incident reports, progress notes, and evaluations.
- Transported juvenile inmates to and from court hearings, medical facilities, classes, or recreational activities.
- Hooking up EHM and making sure the contracts and emails are sent to the correct people
- As medically prescribed, distributes medications to youth
- Logs in property when a youth is booked into the facility.
- Booking and releasing youth
- Perform JDAT assessments on youth to see if there are any issues we need to be aware of.
- Operates electronic security touch screen system that runs the facility
- Maintained a secure environment by utilizing de-escalation techniques during conflicts or confrontations between detainees.
- Promoted positive behavior among detainees by implementing structured daily routines and encouraging adherence to facility policies.
- Completed incident reports when disorder or violence occurs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield, CANo Degree -
Bakersfield Jr College
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Life skills teaching
- Youth counseling
- Restraint techniques
- Good oral communication skills
- Security procedures
- Self-defense training
- Family engagement
- Suicide prevention
- De-escalation techniques
- Detainee guidance
- Restraining techniques
- Reliability
- Safety and security
- Time management
Timeline
Juvenile Detention Officer/Lead
Thurston County
03.2007 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bakersfield High School
No Degree -
Bakersfield Jr College
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