Equanna Escalera
Bellport,NY
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Correction Officer at the New York City Department of Correction, excelling in crisis management and conflict resolution. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and safety through vigilant monitoring and effective training development, significantly improving team readiness and facility integrity.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
CORRECTION OFFICER
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
New York City, United States
11.2007 - 07.2024
- Ensure inmate safety, reducing incidents through vigilant monitoring and effective communication.
- Collaborate with team to improve procedures, enhancing operational efficiency and safety.
- Implement conflict resolution, fostering a safer environment and reducing altercations.
- Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with regulations, maintaining facility standards.
- Train new officers, boosting team readiness and enhancing overall capability.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments, identifying potential security threats and implementing preventive measures to maintain facility integrity.
- Optimized resource allocation and documentation processes, substantially improving departmental efficiency and operational effectiveness.
TEACHER’S SUPPORT AID
THE CHILDREN VILLAGE UFSD
Dobbs Ferry, United States
04.2001 - 12.2007
- Fostered artistic growth in students, creating engaging projects that sparked creativity and boosted confidence in self-expression.
- Guided students through personal challenges, fostering resilience and encouraging a positive environment for emotional growth.
- Monitored student progress through detailed assessments, enabling targeted interventions that significantly improved outcomes.
- Coordinated with educators and families to develop individualized support plans, enhancing student engagement and promoting academic success.
Education
ASSOCIATES - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Monroe Community College
New York City06.2006
Skills
- Incident Reporting
- Crisis Management
- Surveillance Techniques
- Training Development
- Safety Protocols
- Conflict Resolution
- Tower surveillance
- File and record maintenance
Hobbies and Interests
- I love recreational rollerskating and I also compete semi pro derby skating.
- I have a passion for oil painting as well as arts and crafts.
References
References available upon request.
Certification
8 HR SECURITY TRAINING
HIPPA CERTIFIED
BBP CERTIFIED
HUD INVESTIGATION CERTIFIED
FIREARM CERTIFIED
CPR CERTIFIED
Accomplishments
- Seized 20 weapons during random cell searches.
- Established tutoring program for juvenile offenders to promote commitment to education.
- Routinely supervised more than 100 detainee inmates.
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Work Availability
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Quote
Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.
Marie Curie
Timeline
CORRECTION OFFICER
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
11.2007 - 07.2024
TEACHER’S SUPPORT AID
THE CHILDREN VILLAGE UFSD
04.2001 - 12.2007
ASSOCIATES - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Monroe Community College
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