Janice Thomas
Hutto
Summary
With a proven track record at Travis State Jail, I excel in emergency response and conflict resolution, ensuring safety and maintaining order. Leveraging first aid and weapons training, I've significantly reduced contraband and enhanced operational efficiency, demonstrating professionalism in high-stakes environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Travis State Jail
12.2022 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- 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.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Fueler
US Army
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Operated fuel tank trucks, hydrant carts and stationary carts to fuel aircraft.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing professional service during aircraft fueling operations.
- Utilized advanced technology tools for precise measurement of delivered gallons, maintaining accuracy throughout the entire process.
- Calculated gallons pumped per aircraft while maintaining accurate account of fuel transactions.
- Achieved zero accidents or injuries through adherence to strict safety standards during all aspects of the refueling process.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to safety guidelines during fuel handling operations.
- Reduced downtime for refueling through effective scheduling and coordination with operators.
- Complied with all federal, state, municipal and airport authority requirements to maintain safe working conditions.
- Fueled tractors and trailers to eliminate spills and safety hazards.
- Efficiently managed time-sensitive tasks such as defueling aircraft during turnaround periods.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05-2025
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Mental health awareness
- Weapons training
Languages
French
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Travis State Jail
12.2022 - Current
Fueler
US Army
09.2019 - 12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement
Austin Community College
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