Coretta King
Clinton Township,Michigan
Summary
Looking to obtain a challenging criminal justice position, in a growing and innovative organization where I can apply my skills, experience, and education to motivate success.
Dutiful Correctional Officer with many years of experience supervising inmate interactions for safety and compliance. Dedicated and hardworking professional, skilled in team leadership, training and development. Skilled in maintaining security, peace and calmness in high stress environments. Skilled in crisis intervention, conflict resolution and team leadership, contributing to safer environment for staff and inmates. Detail-oriented approach to handling adverse and stressful working conditions. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
MDOC- Womens Huron Valley Prison
08.2016 - Current
- Conducts searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities
- Provide first-response medical care in emergencies until professional staff can take over
- Conduct fire, safety, and sanitations inspections
- Conduct headcounts to ensure that all inmates are accounted for
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict
- Provide guidance and counseling services to help inmates to adjust to their environment and develop the skills needed upon releases
- Interact with inmates to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility
- Employ de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates
- Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates
- Assist in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations
- Respond to emergencies and incidents, such as fights or attempted escapes, using appropriate restraint techniques
Courier/Driver
Kitch Attorneys & Counselors, PC Law Firm
10.1998 - 01.2016
- Delivered and picked up various documents at law firms and hospitals
- Filing and legal research of various legal pleadings at several courts
- Process serving and notarizing of various legal pleadings
- Assisting supervisor in stocking and ordering supplies for the firm
- Ensuring postage funds are current for USPS mail to be processed
- Process and monitor vendor supply invoices to ensure cost savings for the firm
- Scanned, copied, and faxed legal documents in a timely and professional manner to be filed at various courts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Madonna University
06.2003
Doctorate - Criminal Justice/ Specialty in Law and Public Policy
Walden University
02.2025
Master of Philosophy - Criminal Justice
Walden University
08.2024
Master of Science - Criminal Justice and Security
University Of Phoenix Online
12.2012
Skills
- Team leadership
- Training and development
- Maintaining security
- Crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Collaborative mindset
- Continuous learning
- Professional development
Certification
- First aid and CPR
- Notary Public, Macomb County
- Law enforcement and Sensitivity Training
- Suicide Intervention and Prevention
- Epilepsy and Seizure Response for Law Enforcement
- (NSO) Neighborhood Service Organization (Law Enforcement Stress)
- (CAPPA) Community and Police Partnership Advocacy (Improving Diversion of People from Criminal Justice to Mental Health)
- Private Investigator, State of Michigan
- (CPL) Concealed Pistol License Holder
Awards
- Outstanding Service and Commitment (Highland Park Police Reserves)
- Outstanding Leadership and Organizational Skills (Highland Park Police Reserves)
- Employee of the Month (Michigan Department of Corrections)
Volunteer Memberships
- Detroit 300
- Detroit Order of the Eastern Stars
- Peer Support Member (WHV)
- Women’s Huron Valley Prison
- Macomb Chapter (CBTU) Coalition of Black Trade Unionists
- Michigan Council of Professional Investigators
- Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society (Phi Nu Chapter, Walden University)
- (NABCJ) National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice
- Golden Key International Honor Society (Walden University)
Timeline
Correctional Officer
MDOC- Womens Huron Valley Prison
08.2016 - Current
Courier/Driver
Kitch Attorneys & Counselors, PC Law Firm
10.1998 - 01.2016
Doctorate - Criminal Justice/ Specialty in Law and Public Policy
Walden University
Master of Philosophy - Criminal Justice
Walden University
Master of Science - Criminal Justice and Security
University Of Phoenix Online
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Madonna University
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