Dajon Staton
Imperial,CA
Summary
Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols. Proactive and caring worker with about 7 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
ASES Tutor
El Centro Elementary School District
El Centro
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
Correctional Officer
Pelican Bay State Prison
Crescent City
12.2020 - 06.2024
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
Floor Manager
Ricochet Rec Center
Imperial
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Completed efficient daily opening and closing processes to prepare teams and maintain optimal financial controls.
- Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
- Oversaw supply restocking, area cleaning, and product organization.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Customer Service Cashier
Ricochet Rec Center
Imperial
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Processed customer transactions using point-of-sale systems efficiently.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and general store information.
- Managed cash register operations during peak hours to ensure smooth service.
- Handled customer complaints and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the checkout area consistently.
- Collaborated with team members to improve service delivery during busy periods.
- Trained new staff on cash handling procedures and customer service protocols.
- Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service.
- Collected credit card and cash payments to complete transactions for customer orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Arizona Christian University
Phoenix, AZ05-2018
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Individual coaching
- Customer service
- Record keeping
- Relationship building
- Technology integration
- Crisis intervention
- Report writing
- Security protocols
- Inmate supervision
- Emergency response
- First aid and CPR certified
Timeline
ASES Tutor
El Centro Elementary School District
12.2024 - 05.2025
Correctional Officer
Pelican Bay State Prison
12.2020 - 06.2024
Floor Manager
Ricochet Rec Center
05.2019 - 10.2020
Customer Service Cashier
Ricochet Rec Center
06.2017 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Arizona Christian University
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