Kim Fields
Hudson,FL
Summary
Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking, demonstrated over 22-year industry history.
Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detention Corporal
Pinellas County Sherriff's Office
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
- Interpreted printed rules and regulations, written orders, training instructions and materials.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Participated in development of correctional policies and procedures.
Detention Deputy
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
06.1999 - 09.2022
- 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.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of numerous inmates.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Trained and mentored new Deputy Recruits hired to fulfill various roles.
Medical Assistant
Mease Countryside Hospital
03.1997 - 05.1997
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Phlebotomy
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety Administration
St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL05.2011
Associate of Science - General Studies
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL05.2008
High School Diploma -
Clearwater High School
Clearwater, FL06.1990
Skills
- Body and cell searches
- Inmate rights knowledge
- Restraint Techniques
- Inmate monitoring
- Report preparation
- Weapons training
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Conflict resolution skills
- Suicide prevention training
- Search and seizure procedures
- Safety and security
- Crisis intervention training
- Correctional facility procedures
- Remote booking Training-Mass arrests
- Headcounts
- Emergency Response
Certification
- Discipline in Special Confinement- 2019
- Crisis Intervention Training - 2017, 2008
- Hostage Negotiations Training - 2008
- Officer Survival Training - 2007
- Certified Law Enforcement- 2003
- Certified Corrections-2001
- Instructor Techniques Training - 2022
Timeline
Detention Corporal
Pinellas County Sherriff's Office
09.2022 - 08.2023
Detention Deputy
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
06.1999 - 09.2022
Medical Assistant
Mease Countryside Hospital
03.1997 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Public Safety Administration
St Petersburg College
Associate of Science - General Studies
St. Petersburg College
High School Diploma -
Clearwater High School
- Discipline in Special Confinement- 2019
- Crisis Intervention Training - 2017, 2008
- Hostage Negotiations Training - 2008
- Officer Survival Training - 2007
- Certified Law Enforcement- 2003
- Certified Corrections-2001
- Instructor Techniques Training - 2022
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