DeOnte Leon Coleman
Forney
Summary
I have over five years of experience of providing customer and personal services. I’ve obtained training for public safety and security. I’m a highly motivated, goal oriented, dependable, determined, trustworthy person with the ability to follow all regulations and procedures set forth by an organization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Officer
St. Louis County Justice Services
07.2021 - 03.2025
- Managed transportation logistics to ensure timely delivery of goods across regional networks.
- Coordinated vehicle scheduling and maintenance to optimize fleet efficiency and safety compliance.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies that improved budget adherence for transportation operations.
- Oversaw documentation and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy in freight billing and compliance audits.
Correctional Officer
St. Louis City Justice Center
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Supervised daily inmate activities to maintain safety and security within facility.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Managed incident reports, documenting occurrences and initiating appropriate responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop rehabilitation programs for inmates.
Youth Care Specialist
Transitional Center, Inc.
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Participate in crisis de-escalation, restraints or seclusion as needed.
- Actively supervise clients by practicing proximity control and being mobile at all times.
- Responsible for providing structure and following TCI programming with youth in care.
- Supervise youth on outings or activities.
- Actively participate in scheduled structured activities with clients, modeling appropriate behavior and coaching clients in proper social interactions.
- Facilitate groups as assigned.
- Responsible for the implementation of the motivational system.
Security Officer
Securitas
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of visitors and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premise.
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
- Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
- Call police or fire departments in case of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises.
Security Guard
Studio 618
05.2010 - 01.2017
- Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
- Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
- Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
Education
Class A CDL -
MTC
St. Ann, Mo05.2025
Undergrad - Industrial technology
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluffs
Pine Bluffs, AR05.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
East Saint Louis Senior High
Saint Louis, IL05.2007
Skills
- Customer service
- Public safety and security
- Active Listener
- Critical thinker
- Monitor
- Decisive
- Communication
- Resolve Conflict
- Document/ Record
- Information
- Solve problems
- Self control
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Transportation Officer
St. Louis County Justice Services
07.2021 - 03.2025
Correctional Officer
St. Louis City Justice Center
01.2017 - 07.2021
Youth Care Specialist
Transitional Center, Inc.
06.2015 - 01.2017
Security Officer
Securitas
01.2015 - 01.2017
Security Guard
Studio 618
05.2010 - 01.2017
Undergrad - Industrial technology
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluffs
High School Diploma - undefined
East Saint Louis Senior High
Class A CDL -
MTC
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