Gaylord Willis
Crown Point,IN
Summary
Trustworthy Detention Officer with 30 years of experience. Talented at quickly deescalating conflicts and maintaining superior levels of levelheadedness. Intelligent and agile with remarkable security awareness.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Officer
Lake County Juvenile Center
10.1993 - 10.2023
- Provided counseling and guidance to inmates to boost wellbeing.
- Developed and implemented inmate rehabilitation and reintegration programs.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations with appropriate use of force when necessary to protect both inmates'' well-being and facility security.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Supervised recreational activities for detainees to promote physical fitness and encourage positive social interactions.
- Promoted positive behavior among detainees by implementing structured daily routines and encouraging adherence to facility policies.
- Established rapport with juvenile detainees through respectful communication that fostered trust-building relationships necessary for effective rehabilitation.
Industrial Security Officer Part-time
Northern Indiana Public Service Co.
06.1994 - 06.2005
- Supervised daily activities of 3 security officers (2003-2005)
- Monitored incoming and outgoing traffic of employees and visitors
- Performed preventative patrols in assigned areas
- Hands on experience in physical security and inspections
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN06.1993
Associate of Science - Criminology
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN05.1990
Skills
- Behavior Modification
- Inmate monitoring
- De-Escalation Techniques
- State and federal laws knowledge
- Inmate Supervision
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Patience and Tolerance
- Safety and Security
- Team Management
organizations
Minority Mighty Men
Phi Beta Kappa
Youth Organizer, Revis Youth Center
Timeline
Industrial Security Officer Part-time
Northern Indiana Public Service Co.
06.1994 - 06.2005
Detention Officer
Lake County Juvenile Center
10.1993 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Indiana State University
Associate of Science - Criminology
Vincennes University
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