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JAKELA M. YOUNG

Correctional Lieutenant
Zachary,LA

Summary

Confident leader dedicated to process and procedure. Exceeds expectations for staff performance, consistently enforces rules and seeks opportunities for team improvement. Offers high integrity, attention to detail and excellent decision-making abilities. Organized correctional officer with training and experience to coordinate and direct operations. Offers skills in decision-making and problem-solving combined with expert knowledge of field, integrity and attention to detail. Well-trained corrections professional skilled in direct inmate work and overseeing others. History in settings with success in keeping inmates under control and staff focused on work. Focused on protection and prevention. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Lieutenant

Louisiana State Penitentiary
Angola, LA
04.2003 - 10.2023
  • Reviewed daily logs to ensure accuracy of reported information related to inmate activities and personnel issues.
  • Developed, monitored and revised operational policies and procedures.
  • Provided leadership and supervision to subordinate staff.
  • Evaluated employee performance, providing feedback as necessary.
  • Facilitated communication between inmates and other members of the criminal justice system.
  • Maintained accurate records for inmates in custody including incident reports, medical documents, disciplinary action forms.
  • Monitored security systems for compliance with established protocols.
  • Provided guidance to staff on proper application of correctional policies and procedures.
  • Prepared written reports summarizing investigations into allegations of misconduct or violations of policy.
  • Oversaw assigned court trips for jailers, maintaining security of staff and public.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
  • Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
  • Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
  • Received and inspected mail and property from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
  • Safely transported inmates to and from work sites, maintaining physical headcounts at all times.
  • Communicated information regarding security, safety and operations through chain of command.
  • Coordinated shakedowns to locate and remove unauthorized items.
  • Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
  • Inspected conditions of locks, window bars and doors at correctional facilities to verify security and prevent escapes.
  • Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
  • Conducted scheduled headcounts to verify presence of prisoners.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wilkinson County High School
Woodville, MS
06-1996

Skills

  • Suicide Prevention
  • Weapons training
  • Incident Investigation
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Inmate Classification
  • Cultural Competency
  • Inmate Programs
  • Inmate Supervision
  • Defensive Tactics
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Weapons Handling
  • Contraband Control
  • Body Searches
  • Inmate Transport
  • Officer Training
  • Work Planning
  • Public Safety
  • Security Procedures
  • Surveillance monitoring
  • Emergency Response
  • Job assignments
  • Rules of conduct
  • Inspections
  • Facility Security
  • Team Leadership
  • Staff Training
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team building
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Active Listening

Timeline

Correctional Lieutenant

Louisiana State Penitentiary
04.2003 - 10.2023

High School Diploma -

Wilkinson County High School
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