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Darla Sawyer
Greenville, Nc,NC
Summary
With a proven track record at NCDPS, I excel in crisis management and building secure, respectful relationships. My expertise spans from surveillance to non-violent intervention, significantly enhancing facility safety. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving abilities and stress tolerance, I adeptly handle emergency situations, ensuring a safe environment for all.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
NCDPS
02.2013 - 09.2024
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
Education
Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Surveillance
- Evidence Preservation
- Facility Security
- Incident prevention
- Non-violent intervention
- Work crew management
- Dispatch
- Emergency Response
- Belongings inspection
- CCTV Monitoring
- Records Management
- Conflict resolution skills
- Stress Tolerance
- Continuing education
- Suicide Prevention
- Safety and security enforcement
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Mentorship
- Firearm operations trained
- Armory and key control
- Self-defense tactics
- Regulation compliance
- Excellent problem solver
- Mental health awareness
- Restraint Techniques
- Crisis intervention training
- State and federal laws knowledge
- First aid and CPR certified
- Behavioral disorders familiarity
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Negotiation
- Emergency Management
- Courtroom practices familiarity
- First Aid Training
- Radio communication
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Ethical standards of conduct
Software
Timeline
Correctional Officer - NCDPS
02.2013 - 09.2024
East Carolina University - Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice
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