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Jayeanne M. Anderson

Newberry,MI

Summary

Proven professional with extensive experience at the Michigan Department of Corrections, excelling in inmate supervision and critical thinking. Skilled in LEIN operations and adept at managing high-pressure situations, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and documentation abilities. Achieved significant improvements in mailroom and records office efficiency, showcasing a commitment to regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Departmental Technician/Transfer Coordinator

Michigan Department of Corrections
Newberry, MI
12.2018 - Current
  • Effectively coordinates and conducts prisoner transfers as NCF's primary transfer coordinator, including thoroughly completing file checks on all incoming prisoners prior to their arrival.
  • Completes the facilities' daily count reconciliation. Maintains and distributes the daily transfer activities.
  • Conducts LEIN checks on all incoming RGC files, along with screening for unsecured Level I, and gate pass placement.
  • Enter and audit all facility-written misconducts in the OMS computer database. Process prisoner time review forfeitures as needed in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Schedule and coordinate all off-ground court writs.
  • Process prisoner paroles and discharges as a backup release technician.

General Office Assistant E-7 (Mailroom)

Michigan Department of Corrections
Newberry, MI
04.2011 - 12.2018
  • Responsible for processing all incoming and outgoing mail by following department regulations, policies, and procedures necessary to distribute mail for incarcerated offenders and employees in required time frames. Process all electronic messages to and from offenders.
  • Process all mail and packages requiring special handling, and complete the required paperwork to maintain mailroom records.
  • Process all mail that violates regulations, policies, and procedures while keeping records of disposition.
  • Process expedited legal mail.

General Office Assistant E-7 (Records Office)

Michigan Department of Corrections
Kinross, MI
02.2006 - 04.2011
  • Process information received from LEIN on felony suspects, pending charges, and notification detainers for incarcerated offenders. Notify courts and prosecuting attorneys with incarcerated offenders' information. Verify court writs and schedule with MDOC transportation officers.
  • Conduct LEIN checks on incarcerated offenders. Review incoming and outgoing offender files to verify proper security placement. Screen files for possible reduction in security level.
  • Respond to prisoners' requests. Generate proof of incarceration letters. Process freedom of information requests for copies of the institution's records.
  • Institutional record filing.

General Office Assistant E-7 (Medical Records)

Michigan Department of Corrections
Munising, MI
04.2002 - 08.2005
  • Schedule and compile proper documentation for medical visits. Prepare daily work agendas for the facility's doctors and nurses. Review, fax, and deliver medical orders written for incarcerated offenders.
  • Maintain and update all medical records for filing and transfers. Sort and deliver daily mail for medical records and staff.
  • Maintain records for preparing monthly reports. Prepare and coordinate documents for monthly interdisciplinary meetings. Maintain and update American Corrections Associate files for facility audits.

Resident Unit Officer E-10/Corrections Officer E-9

Michigan Department of Corrections
Newberry, MI
11.1998 - 04.2002
  • Oversee prisoners in a housing unit setting. Observe prisoner activities for the safety and security of other prisoners, staff, and to protect the public. Maintained a safe and peaceful atmosphere by enforcing housing unit rules, and implementing verbal and written discipline.
  • Conduct contraband searches of prisoners, visitors, employees, cellblocks, and prisoner mail. Maintained search records.
  • Maintained accurate records of prisoner location, count, and equipment. Conducted prisoner hiring, payroll, and work evaluations.
  • Inspected housing unit areas to ensure adequate sanitation, and maintained a clean environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Newberry High School
Newberry
05-1992

Basic Requirement Classes 1995-1996

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Corrections/Psychology 1997-1998

Bay Mills Community College
Brimley, MI

Criminal Justice/Corrections 1999-2001

Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Skills

  • Deadline oriented
  • Routine Inspections
  • Issue resolution
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Deadline compliance
  • Inventory oversight
  • Program support
  • Critical thinking
  • Workload management
  • Team Training
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Written/Verbal communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Policy/Procedure enforcement
  • Reliability
  • X26 Taser qualified
  • Restraint techniques
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Willingness to accept feedback
  • Inmate supervision
  • Report writing and preparation
  • Microsoft and Excel applications
  • OMNI, OMS, COMS, COMPAS and SIGMA programs
  • LEIN trained and certified

Accomplishments

  • Michigan Department of Corrections Academy, Lansing, Michigan. Completed the academy in November 1998 earning a completion certificate and 7 college credit hours.
  • Newberry Correctional Facility, Newberry, Michigan. Participated in an Acting-Assistant Unit Supervisor position in November 2001-January 2022. I was able to learn more about the responsibility and procedure of this position.
  • Newberry Correctional Facility, Newberry, Michigan. Currently participating in an Acting-Prisoner Counselor position ( 12/06/2024-Present). I am obtaining the knowledge of the Prisoner Counselor duties by retaining information to entering a prisoner COMPAS

Timeline

Departmental Technician/Transfer Coordinator

Michigan Department of Corrections
12.2018 - Current

General Office Assistant E-7 (Mailroom)

Michigan Department of Corrections
04.2011 - 12.2018

General Office Assistant E-7 (Records Office)

Michigan Department of Corrections
02.2006 - 04.2011

General Office Assistant E-7 (Medical Records)

Michigan Department of Corrections
04.2002 - 08.2005

Resident Unit Officer E-10/Corrections Officer E-9

Michigan Department of Corrections
11.1998 - 04.2002

High School Diploma -

Newberry High School

Basic Requirement Classes 1995-1996

Northern Michigan University

Corrections/Psychology 1997-1998

Bay Mills Community College

Criminal Justice/Corrections 1999-2001

Lake Superior State University
Jayeanne M. Anderson