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Jack Briest

Riverview,FL

Summary

Detention Officer with established background in adult and youth detention environments. Quick decision-maker with excellent skills in physical restraint, search and seizure, prisoner transport and emergency response. Experienced with legal processes and requirements associated with felon incarceration. Reliable Detention Officer skilled handling and managing activities of 72 offenders in assigned cell block. Sound knowledge of constitutional rights and ethical standards of conduct. Experience detaining and processing inmates, preparing and serving meals to inmates and monitoring overall facility security. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Detention Deputy

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
05.2016 - Current
  • Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
  • Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
  • Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
  • Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
  • Created and maintained positive relationships with inmates to build rapport and trust.
  • Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see prisoners.
  • Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
  • Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
  • Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
  • Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
  • Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
  • Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
  • Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
  • Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
  • Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
  • Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.

Detention Service Aide

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
09.2014 - 05.2016

Worked as part of the Central Booking process to document and maintain the personal property of arrestee.

Coordinated and Documented the release of property to Law Enforcement agencies for evidence processing,

Released inmate property to inmates pending release or to family members to initiate an inmate release.

Maintained accurate logs and inventories of all jail issued clothing and footwear.

Crew Leader

All American Lawn And Tree
03.2010 - 09.2014
  • Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
  • Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
  • Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
  • Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
  • Established positive relationships with customers and colleagues through high standards of customer service.
  • Pitched in to help with various job tasks, fill in for sick employees and complete projects.
  • Established and enforced policies and procedures to maintain high standards of work.
  • Supervised end-of-day cleanup activities to remove debris and unnecessary supplies from customer premises.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.
  • Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
  • Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
  • Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
  • Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.

Cook

Outback Steakhouse
10.2008 - 05.2010
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.

Education

Law Enforcement Academy

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
12.2023

Detention Deputy Academy

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
03.2016

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
05.2010

Skills

  • Body and Cell Searches
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Critical Thinking
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Report Preparation
  • Records Maintenance
  • De-Escalating Conflicts
  • Booking Procedures
  • Emergency Situations
  • Physical Restraint
  • Restraint Techniques
  • Firearms Training

Training Courses

9/10/2018- 9/14/2018 Emergency Preparedness for Correctional Officers

7/23/2018- 7/24/2018 Gangs and the Transnational Threat: Street Gangs and the Prison Connection

1/26/2018- 1/26/2018 Cell Block Survival

4/18/2016- 4/22/2016 Crises Intervention Training


Timeline

Detention Deputy

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
05.2016 - Current

Detention Service Aide

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
09.2014 - 05.2016

Crew Leader

All American Lawn And Tree
03.2010 - 09.2014

Cook

Outback Steakhouse
10.2008 - 05.2010

Law Enforcement Academy

Hillsborough Community College

Detention Deputy Academy

Hillsborough Community College

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Hillsborough Community College
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