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Jennifer Briggs

Davenport,IA

Summary

Correctional Officer offers 15-year history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer

Scott County Sheriff's Office
2012.03 - 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.
  • 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.
  • Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.

Residential Officer

7th Judicial District
2009.03 - 2012.03
  • Monitored adherence to facility rules and policies, enforcing disciplinary actions when needed for consistent order maintenance.
  • Promoted a culture of respect and accountability within the facility, fostering an environment conducive to personal growth and rehabilitation for all residents.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
06.1999

Skills

  • First Aid Training
  • Emergency Response
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Inmate Supervision
  • Restraint Techniques
  • Self-defense tactics
  • Contraband Seizure
  • Relationship building and management
  • Crisis Management
  • Central and pod control
  • State and federal laws knowledge
  • Incident Reporting
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Cell Inspections

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Scott County Sheriff's Office
2012.03 - Current

Residential Officer

7th Judicial District
2009.03 - 2012.03

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Western Illinois University
Jennifer Briggs