Dawn McKinney
Summary
Accomplished Correctional Officer from Clinton County Sheriff's Department, adept in emergency response and conflict resolution. Excelled in staff training, enhancing security protocols, and fostering a positive work culture. Expertise in defensive tactics and effective communication, significantly contributing to facility safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Clinton County Sheriff's Department
09.2001 - Current
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Improved communication between staff members by participating in daily briefings and sharing critical information about inmate activities.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northern Adirondack Central High School
Ellenburg Depot, NY06.1996
Skills
- First Aid Training
- Emergency Response
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Self-defense tactics
- Self-defense techniques
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Weapons training
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Suicide Prevention
- Staff Management
- Inmate Classification
- Conflict Resolution
Accomplishments
I run the Correction's Academy at the Sheriff's Department. I'm responsible for the daily running of the Academy. I schedule the classes. I set up the curriculum for the academy. Im responsible for turning in all the paper work for the State at the end of the academy. I have Run the Academy since 2007. I also help train the new recruits for on the job training.
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Clinton County Sheriff's Department
09.2001 - Current
High School Diploma -
Northern Adirondack Central High School
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