Holly Gardner
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security within facilities. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and enforcing rules and regulations. Focused on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication, with keen observational skills and strong sense of integrity.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
City Of Parma
03.2010 - Current
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to maintain security and identify potential hazards.
- Responded to disturbances, de-escalating conflicts and maintaining order within the facility.
- Assisted in training new officers on policies, procedures, and emergency response techniques.
- Prepared detailed incident reports for management review, documenting events accurately and promptly.
- Monitored surveillance systems, detecting suspicious behavior and initiating appropriate responses.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies, enhancing communication between staff and inmates for improved relations.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular and thorough cell inspections.
- Bolstered team morale and cooperation through effective leadership and communication.
- Monitored surveillance equipment to detect and prevent unauthorized activities.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
EMS Secretary
Parma Hospital
06.2006 - 01.2012
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OHSkills
- Certified in first aid
- Certified in CPR and AED
- Narcan administration training
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Crisis intervention training
Certification
OPOTA for Corrections (Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy)
Crisis Intervention Team
FIrst Aid
CPR/AED
Narcan
Timeline
Correctional Officer
City Of Parma
03.2010 - Current
EMS Secretary
Parma Hospital
06.2006 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Cleveland State University