Dillon Skeens
Jackson
Summary
Correctional officer with just over 2.5 years of experience enforcing rules to keep order within jails and prisons. Calm and dependable individual trained in defensive tactics and conflict resolution. Polished in monitoring inmate behavior and conduct to prevent crime and escapes. Has worked on developing a sense of change in attitude and patterns in inmates. Continues to try and help those who are in need of help in a high stress environment while balancing other work duties
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Jackson County Correctional Facility
Jackson
11.2022 - Current
- Distributed commissary items and dispensed prescribed medication to prisoners.
- Searched prisoners and vehicles and conducted shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband.
- Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to inmates.
- Collaborated with outside agencies such as social workers, psychologists, and probation officers when necessary.
- Facilitated communication between inmates and facility staff, including relaying requests and grievances.
- Responded to emergencies and incidents, such as fights or attempted escapes, using appropriate restraint techniques.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
- Transported inmates to court, doctor appointments and work sites.
- Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
- Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.
- Took prisoners into custody and escorted to locations within and outside facility.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
- Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
- Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
Cashier/Custodian
Mark Porter Autogroup
Jackson
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Stocking restrooms with necessary paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels; replenishing soap dispensers when needed.
- Dusted furniture, machines or equipment.
- Monitored supply levels and requested new items to maintain completing daily cleaning tasks.
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Team Member
Sonics Drive In
Jackson
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted at drive-thru window by swiftly handling cash and credit card transactions.
- Monitored food temperatures to ensure safety and quality standards were met.
- Assisted in taking customer orders and providing recommendations.
- Monitored temperature of refrigeration units to ensure proper storage conditions.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Conducted daily inventory checks to ensure adequate product was available.
- Maintained clean and organized work area at all times.
- Navigated job responsibilities and completed regular tasks by interacting effectively with other employees.
- Stocked condiments, toppings and other food items during slow hours to avoid dashing to kitchen during peak times.
- Followed health code regulations when handling food items safely.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jackson High School
Jackson, OH05-2021
Skills
- Contraband detection
- Crisis intervention
- Inmate supervision
- Report writing
- Security monitoring
- Conflict resolution
- Emergency response
- Record keeping
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Regulation compliance
- Safety
- Behavioral analysis
- Detail-oriented
- Analytical skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Received a safe driving award.
Certification
- Correctional Officer state certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Jackson County Correctional Facility
11.2022 - Current
Cashier/Custodian
Mark Porter Autogroup
05.2022 - 11.2022
Team Member
Sonics Drive In
03.2020 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Jackson High School
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