Helena Myers
Elba,AL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate eager to secure a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
03.2024 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Correctional Officer
Corecivic Inc.
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
Office Assistant
Kennedy Kare Learning Center
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Performed general clerical tasks such as filing, faxing and data entry.
- Organized and managed records, student documentation and administrative communications.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Screened visitors and issued badges to maintain safety and security.
Office Assistant Lead Worker
Deeper Life Christian Church Homeless Outreach
03.2015 - 07.2019
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Organized events and meetings to maximize capacity and keep event venues running smoothly.
- Monitored security to help maintain equipment, data and information safety.
- Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
- Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Enterprise State Junior College
Enterprise1995
High School Diploma -
Long Branch High School
Long Branch, NJ1984
Skills
- Safety and Security
- File and Record Maintenance
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Excellent Problem-Solving Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Project Management
- Coordinate Events
- Clerical Support
- Professional Correspondence
Military Service
- United States Army, Medical Logistics, July 1984 - Nov 1990
Certification
- Correctional Officer Academy, CoreCivic - June 2022
- Correctional Officer Academy, Texas - March 2024
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
03.2024 - Current
Correctional Officer
Corecivic Inc.
12.2021 - 11.2023
Office Assistant
Kennedy Kare Learning Center
08.2020 - 09.2021
Office Assistant Lead Worker
Deeper Life Christian Church Homeless Outreach
03.2015 - 07.2019
Associate of Science - General Studies
Enterprise State Junior College
High School Diploma -
Long Branch High School
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