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Heather Johnson

Lecompton ,Kansas

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Patrol Deputy SheriffPolice OfficerCorrectional OfficerResidential Coordinator/ Certified Medication AideSupervising Manager

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote
Location: Lecompton , Kansas, USKansas City, KS
Open to relocation: Yes

Minimum Desired Compensation

66000/yr

Summary

Resourceful Sheriff Deputy focused on maintaining order and public safety, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property and promoting positive community relations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Patrol Deputy Sheriff

Jefferson County Sheriff Office
Oskaloosa, KS
08.2021 - Current
  • Served court documents and completed civil process duties for cases.
  • Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
  • Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
  • Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.

Police Officer

University Of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
04.2019 - Current
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
  • Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
  • Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
  • Have worked with different crimes such as rape, theft, financial, and drug/paraphernalia.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
  • Issued traffic citations for violations of traffic laws.
  • Supervised crowds at busy events, including football and basketball games to prevent injuries.

Correctional Officer

Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Lawrence, KS
04.2018 - 03.2019
  • Made sure holding areas were cleaned and that prisoners were served meals on time.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
  • Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
  • Maintained the custody and control of 28 inmates housed in maximum security unit.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
  • Led disciplinary hearings and made recommendations for sentencing.
  • Determined and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.

Residential Coordinator/ Certified Medication Aide

Midland Care Connection
Topeka, Kansas, United States
11.2011 - 11.2017

Skillfully developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures.

Recruited, hired, trained and coached on average of Number new employees per year.

Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs.

Developed a system of staff communication that ensured proper implementation of treatment plans and comprehensive patient care.

Educated staff on state and federal statutes, rules and regulations governing home care services.

Interpreted and communicated new or revised policies to staff.

Maintained the scheduling and filled it as needed. 

Education

Master of Science - Public Administration

University of Phoenix
Online
11.2021

Law Enforcement

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
Hutchison, Ks
09.2019

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management

Rasmussen College
2017

Registered Adult Care Home Operator - Healthcare

Johnson County Community College
2014

Skills

  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Certified in Crisis Intervention Training
  • Emergency response
  • Search and seizure procedures
  • Continuing education
  • Self-defense techniques
  • Team-oriented
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Great at report writing
  • Have attended numerous Sex crimes trainings

Timeline

Patrol Deputy Sheriff

Jefferson County Sheriff Office
08.2021 - Current

Police Officer

University Of Kansas
04.2019 - Current

Correctional Officer

Douglas County Sheriff's Office
04.2018 - 03.2019

Residential Coordinator/ Certified Medication Aide

Midland Care Connection
11.2011 - 11.2017

Master of Science - Public Administration

University of Phoenix

Law Enforcement

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management

Rasmussen College

Registered Adult Care Home Operator - Healthcare

Johnson County Community College