Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certificates And Licenses
References
Timeline
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Janet Dexter

Atkinson,NC

Summary

I am seeking a position as an Associate Warden of Custody/Operations to grow professionally, further enhance my skills, knowledge, and experience, and to utilize my abilities for the benefit of the department.

I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

I am a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Disciplinary Hearing Officer

Disciplinary Services
12.2018 - Current
  • Conduct offender disciplinary hearings in compliance with established policies
  • Ensure staff compliance with procedures and policies
  • Facilitate effective communication between departments to achieve common goals.
  • Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing high-risk issues and adhering to strict deadlines for resolution.
  • Conducted thorough hearings for disciplinary cases, resulting in accurate and fair outcomes.
  • Upheld confidentiality standards to protect sensitive information relating to individual cases.
  • Evaluated fairness of hearings to identify and remove bias and protect rights of each involved party.

Instructor

Pender Correctional Institution
06.2012 - Current
  • Instruct certified and non-certified staff on various subjects including CRDT, OC Spray, and Offender Supervision
  • Develop course plans and objectives, and coordinate training with supervisors
  • Enhance Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel skills through additional training.

Correctional Lieutenant II

Pender Correctional Institution
03.2016 - 12.2018
  • Conduct internal investigations, incident reports, and policy updates
  • Supervise multiple facility sections including Food Service and Vocational
  • Serve as Facility Safety Officer, PREA Compliance Manager, and Tool Control Officer.

Correctional Sergeant/Administrative Department

Pender Correctional Institution
08.2013 - 03.2016
  • Supervise daily operations of facility canteens, mailroom, and barber shops
  • Assist in writing facility policies and participate in hiring/promotion boards.
  • Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
  • Efficiently managed resources such as time, personnel, and equipment to ensure smooth operations within the correctional facility.

Correctional Sergeant

Pender Correctional Institution
06.2007 - 08.2013
  • Supervise subordinate staff and ensure effective communication
  • Complete time reports, duty rosters, and performance evaluations.
  • Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • Served as a role model for subordinates, demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of job responsibilities.
  • Reduced instances of violence within the institution through effective conflict resolution strategies and communication skills.
  • Evaluated job performance of subordinate staff members regularly while providing constructive feedback for improvement opportunities.

Correctional Officer/Grievance Officer

Pender Correctional Institution
11.2003 - 06.2007
  • Ensure timely grievance and disciplinary processes
  • Perform searches, conduct counts, and provide security during hospitalizations.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.

Education

Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice -

Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC
05.2002

High School Diploma -

Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville, NC
06.1988

Certificates And Licenses

  • CPR Certification (2017)
  • Stuntronics Electronic Control Device Instructor (2016)
  • Health and Wellness Instructor (2015)
  • Microsoft Access (2014)
  • Crisis Intervention Training for Master Instructors (Mental Health) (2015)
  • Staff and Offender Relations Instructor (2015)
  • Unlawful Workplace Harassment Instructor (2014)
  • Security Risk Group (SRG) Awareness Instructor (2013)
  • Criminal Justice Officers' Advanced Certification (2013)
  • Electronic Rounds Instructor (2013)
  • Cell Extraction Instructor (2013)
  • Inmate Control Electronic (ICE) Shield Operator (2013)
  • Monadnock Rigid/Expandable Baton Instructor (2013)
  • Controls, Restraints, and Defensive Techniques (CRDT) Instructor (2012)
  • OC Aerosol Instructor (2012)
  • General Instructor (2012)
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Training (2008)
  • Correctional Supervisor Training Program (CSTP) (2008)
  • PREA Support Person (2007)
  • Disciplinary Hearing Officer Procedures (2006)

References

  • Personal, Michelle Duncan, 910-619-5910, michelle.williams@dac.nc.gov
  • Personal, Stan Walston, 910-526-6835, 203 Iverleigh Lane, Jacksonville, NC, 28540
  • Professional, Embery Morton, 252-223-5100, embery.morton@dac.nc.gov, 1084 Orange Street, Newport, NC, 28570
  • Professional, Edward Basden, 910-259-8735, edward.basden@dac.nc.gov, 906 Penderlea Hwy, Burgaw, NC, 28425

Timeline

Disciplinary Hearing Officer

Disciplinary Services
12.2018 - Current

Correctional Lieutenant II

Pender Correctional Institution
03.2016 - 12.2018

Correctional Sergeant/Administrative Department

Pender Correctional Institution
08.2013 - 03.2016

Instructor

Pender Correctional Institution
06.2012 - Current

Correctional Sergeant

Pender Correctional Institution
06.2007 - 08.2013

Correctional Officer/Grievance Officer

Pender Correctional Institution
11.2003 - 06.2007

Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice -

Coastal Carolina Community College

High School Diploma -

Jacksonville High School
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