Gannon Westhoven
Lancaster
Summary
Responsible Juvenile Correctional Officer with strong supervision and crisis intervention skills. Ensured safety and compliance by monitoring daily activities and implementing behavior management techniques. Committed to fostering positive relationships with residents to support rehabilitation efforts.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Multi-County Juvenile Detention Center
Lancaster, OH
11.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily activities of juveniles to ensure safety and compliance with facility regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of living quarters and common areas to maintain cleanliness and security standards.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to promote positive interactions among residents.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for youth rehabilitation.
- Trained new staff on facility protocols, safety procedures, and crisis intervention strategies.
- Monitored and documented resident behavior, incidents, and progress in case files accurately.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
- Developed rapport with offenders, fostering positive relationships to support rehabilitation efforts.
- Responded effectively to emergencies or crises situations, prioritizing safety and well-being of all residents and staff members.
- Reduced incidents of rule-breaking by implementing effective behavior modification techniques.
- Worked with juvenile offenders to help in development of decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
Lancaster, OH05-2021
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Youth counseling
- Restraint techniques
- Professional boundaries
- De-escalation techniques
- Suicide prevention
- Substance abuse
- Mental health training
- First aid and CPR
- Exceptional oral communication skills
- Human relations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Timeline
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Multi-County Juvenile Detention Center
11.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School