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Denika Smith

ELLENWOOD,GA

Summary

Experienced Detention Officer with over 14 years working in minimum and medium security facilities in Georgia. Sharp officer with honed instincts for developing situations and undercurrents within detention center. Clear understanding of regulations and procedures for prisoner processing, transfer and incarceration. Resourceful Fiscal Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in financial analysis, budget management, and regulatory compliance which contribute to effective financial operations. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management, ensuring seamless fiscal processes and enhanced operational efficiency. Strategic professional in financial management, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in budgeting, cash flow management, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Strong in communication, problem-solving, and leadership, excelling in collaborative environments to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Detention Officer

Fulton County Sheriff's Office
Atlanta, GA
04.2024 - Current
  • Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
  • Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates.
  • Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
  • Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
  • Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
  • Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
  • Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
  • Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
  • Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see prisoners.
  • Verified identification using specialized databases and methods such as fingerprinting.
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
  • Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
  • Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
  • Created and maintained arrest files on inmates processed through jail.
  • Analyzed financial documents such as invoices, purchase orders, requisitions, and other related documents.
  • Developed and maintained fiscal records to ensure accuracy of financial information.
  • Negotiated payment terms and interest rates with clients, ensuring that all legal requirements were met.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from clients via phone or email regarding their case status.

Fiscal Specialist

Rockdale County Sheriff's Office
Conyers, GA
02.2023 - 04.2024
  • Conducted interviews with clients to assess their financial situation and eligibility for bail bonds services.
  • Analyzed risk factors associated with each client in order to determine the appropriate amount of bond needed.
  • Negotiated payment terms and interest rates with clients, ensuring that all legal requirements were met.
  • Maintained records of all transactions related to bail bonds, including payments received, collateral provided, and court appearances made.
  • Organized paperwork related to cases such as arrest warrants, affidavits, indictments, judgments and other documents as required by state laws.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from clients via phone or email regarding their case status.
  • Processed financial aid documents and completed basic verification of information.

CNA

WellStar Atlanta Medical Center
Atlanta, GA
06.2016 - 10.2016
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Education

CDL A - CDL A

Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston, GA
08-2022

High School Diploma -

Frederick Douglass High School
Atlanta, GA
06.1994

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston, GA

Skills

  • Conduct Reporting
  • Emergency Response
  • Public Safety
  • Recreational Activities
  • Inmate Transport
  • Incident Reporting
  • Head Counts
  • Disciplinary Actions
  • Inmate Population Control
  • Security Checks
  • Security Procedures
  • Safety Precautions
  • Cell Inspections
  • Court Procedures
  • Inmate Processing
  • Time Management
  • Cost Control
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Accounts payable management
  • Accounts receivable management

Timeline

Detention Officer

Fulton County Sheriff's Office
04.2024 - Current

Fiscal Specialist

Rockdale County Sheriff's Office
02.2023 - 04.2024

CNA

WellStar Atlanta Medical Center
06.2016 - 10.2016

CDL A - CDL A

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

High School Diploma -

Frederick Douglass High School

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

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