Daylen Rivers
Enid,OK
Summary
Professional with strong experience in correctional facility management and inmate relations. Adept at coordinating operations, maintaining security protocols, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Skilled in team leadership, staff training, and fostering collaborative environment. Focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Jail Administrator
Garfield County Criminal Justice Authority
04.2023 - Current
- Oversaw and managed 60+ employees.
- Managed the safety and secure holding of 200+ detainees.
- Managed budget allocation, ensuring sufficient resources for all aspects of jail operations.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Prepare and present materials during monthly public board meetings.
- Negotiated and executed contracts on behalf of department.
- Identified opportunities to streamline processes and improve jail operations and efficiency
- Developed collaborative partnerships with law enforcement agencies to ensure smooth inmate intake processes.
Assistant Jail Administrator
Garfield County Criminal Justice Authority
08.2019 - 09.2023
- Achieved consistent compliance with state regulations by meticulously maintaining accurate records on inmate populations, incidents, and transfers.
- Maintained a secure environment by regularly reviewing surveillance systems and addressing potential vulnerabilities.
- Prioritized staff wellbeing through regular check-ins, encouragement of work-life balance, and access to support services when necessary.
- Coordinated medical care for inmates with healthcare providers, ensuring proper treatment plans were followed as well as medication management protocols were adhered to.
- Optimized staff scheduling to maintain appropriate officer-to-inmate ratios while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Fostered a positive work culture that promoted professionalism, teamwork, and respect among staff members.
- Conducted performance evaluations for correctional officers, providing constructive feedback aimed at professional development.
- Improved inmate safety by implementing effective security protocols and conducting routine inspections.
- Created reports, presentations and other materials for upper level leadership.
Detention Officer/Supervisory Detention Staff
Garfield County Criminal Justice Authority
05.2015 - 08.2018
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations with appropriate use of force when necessary to protect both inmates'' well-being and facility security.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Improved facility safety by performing thorough inspections of cells, common areas, and property for contraband or damage.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with inmates to build rapport and trust.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Northern Oklahoma College
Enid, OKBachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK08-2025
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Planning and prioritization
- Microsoft office
- Interpersonal skills
- Operations management
- Adaptability
Timeline
Jail Administrator
Garfield County Criminal Justice Authority
04.2023 - Current
Assistant Jail Administrator
Garfield County Criminal Justice Authority
08.2019 - 09.2023
Detention Officer/Supervisory Detention Staff
Garfield County Criminal Justice Authority
05.2015 - 08.2018
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Northern Oklahoma College
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
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