Jane Kelly
Thornton,CO
Summary
Dedicated Public Safety Professional with multifaceted experience and proven record of accomplishment and leadership. Strong foundation of discipline, determination, drive and success. Diverse background includes word processing, case preparation, motivational interviewing, crisis intervention, community relations, employee supervision and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and more.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Youth Security Officer II
Prairie Vista Youth Services Center
05.2020 - Current
- Completed intake assessment forms, logged property and filed youth files.
- Worked with clinical and operations teams to facilitate client placement and obtain appropriate services for clients.
- Trained and supervised new intake staff to deliver high-quality client care.
- Streamlined intake systems, resulting in reduced errors and improved speed.
- Prepare Personal Recognize Bonds, obtain signatures and sign up on release and send to court.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Answer phones and schedule professional and family visits for clients.
- Ensure clients attend all court hearings virtually or in person.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Escorted clients to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
- Supervised youth's daily activities for school, meals and recreation time.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Searched living quarters of youth to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Restrained youth when disturbances required physical intervention.
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School at Reunion
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Assistant Teacher
Knowledge Beginnings
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Legal Assistant
17th Judicial Circuit - State Attorney’s Office
08.2009 - 03.2011
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures and provide legal updates to clients.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Bookkeeper
Overhead Door Co.
08.2004 - 07.2007
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
Education
Political Science
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL05.2007
Skills
- CCTV Surveillance
- Time management
- Document Management
- Emergency Management
- Staff Management
- Investigation Documentation
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Report Writing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Correctional Youth Security Officer II
Prairie Vista Youth Services Center
05.2020 - Current
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School at Reunion
09.2019 - 11.2021
Assistant Teacher
Knowledge Beginnings
09.2018 - 08.2019
Legal Assistant
17th Judicial Circuit - State Attorney’s Office
08.2009 - 03.2011
Bookkeeper
Overhead Door Co.
08.2004 - 07.2007
Political Science
Northern Illinois University
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