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DWAYNE LAWLER

GARDENA

Summary

Professional with extensive experience in security and supervision roles, adept at maintaining order and ensuring safety in high-pressure environments. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, known for reliability and adaptability to shifting needs. Skilled in conflict resolution, communication, and emergency response, with keen sense of responsibility and integrity.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervising Detention Service Officer

LA CO PROBATION DEPT
06.2019 - 02.2024
  • Supervised daily operations within detention facilities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Conducted thorough monitoring of detainee behavior to maintain security and order.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for youth offenders.
  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies to de-escalate potentially volatile situations effectively.
  • Trained new officers on protocols and procedures, enhancing overall team performance and safety awareness.
  • Reviewed incident reports for accuracy, ensuring documentation met regulatory standards and facilitated follow-up actions.
  • Led staff meetings to discuss operational improvements, fostering a culture of continuous enhancement in service delivery.
  • Aided in the successful intake process for incoming inmates, including fingerprinting, photographing, and documenting personal information accurately.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain order during emergency situations and facility lockdowns.

Sr Detention Service Officer

LA COUNTY PROBATION
11.2003 - 06.2019

SR Detention Service Officer in Movement Control at Central Juvenile Hall. Duties consist of staffing the facility of 100+ officers, insure all daily operations are completed on time. Provide all time sensitive documents are completed and distributed to supervisors and directors. Complete the Officer of the days packet, log employee absences, late arrivals. Coordinate all facility activities, such as school movements, court movements, after court visits with parents, Attorney visits, placement interviews, DCFS Social Workers interviews etc. Service law enforcement, private Attorneys, special interest groups coming into the facility. Respond to Conflicts to support and resolve issues for staff and minors. Tally all facility numbers, minor to staff ratio in buildings, direct staff in all facility functions.

Detention Service Officer

LA COUNTY PROBATION DEPT
04.1990 - 11.2003

A Detention Service Officer's duties consist of supervising minors that are detained in juvenile hall. The minors are wards of the court of the state of California. Supervise daily activities conduct breakfast, lunch and dinner, keep account of whereabouts of minors under your supervision at all times. Insure minors arrive to school on time and be present for all appointments I.E: Court dates, medical appointments. Maintain a safe and secure environment for minors and fellow staff while on duty.

Education

Bachelor of Science - CRIMINAL JUSTICE

California Coast University
Santa Ana, CA
2018

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Staff developement
  • Physical fitness
  • Stress tolerance
  • Incident reporting
  • Security protocols
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Policy enforcement
  • Crisis management
  • Restraint application
  • Restraint techniques
  • Correctional facility procedures
  • Safety and security enforcement

Timeline

Supervising Detention Service Officer

LA CO PROBATION DEPT
06.2019 - 02.2024

Sr Detention Service Officer

LA COUNTY PROBATION
11.2003 - 06.2019

Detention Service Officer

LA COUNTY PROBATION DEPT
04.1990 - 11.2003

Bachelor of Science - CRIMINAL JUSTICE

California Coast University
DWAYNE LAWLER