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Jennifer Link

Volcano,CA

Summary

Correctional professional prepared to bring extensive supervisory experience and conflict resolution capabilities to role. Proven ability to maintain order and enforce regulations while fostering team collaboration. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in staff training and inmate management.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Sergeant

Mule Creek State Prison
01.2021 - Current
  • Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
  • Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring inmate activities. Worked in the Restrictive Housing Unit (RHU), participating in Institutional Classification Committee (ICC), as well as worked in the Enhanced Outpatient (EOP) housing units.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into allegations of misconduct or rule violations, resulting in fair disciplinary actions when necessary.
  • Tasked with working Main Control. Facilitated multiple inmate counts, per policy, during each shift. Knowledge of processing inmates in and out of the institution for transfers, medical appointments, out to court, and paroles.
  • Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees. Extensive knowledge of Work Force TeleStaff utilized for hiring purposes.
  • Facilitated positive relationships between staff members and inmates by encouraging respectful interactions, in keeping with the California Model.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams, to include Medical and Mental Health Services, as well as the American Disability Act (ADA) Compliance Team.

Correctional Officer

Mule Creek State Prison
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • 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.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals. Authored Rules Violation Reports (RVR), assisted with conducting investigations.
  • Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required. Thoroughly completed the assignment of disciplinary officer.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Massage Therapy/ Anatomy And Physiology

Western Career College
Sacramento, CA

Amador High School
Sutter Creek, CA
06-2001

Skills

  • De-escalation techniques
  • Policy enforcement
  • Inmate transportation
  • Staff supervision
  • Officer training
  • Conflict management
  • Work Force TeleStaff
  • Knowledge of Strategic Offender Management System (SOMS)
  • Knowledge of CDCR required forms and documents (CDCR 602, CDCR 7219, CDCR 2170 & 7252, CDCR 149, CDCR 1083)
  • Firearms proficiency
  • Incident reporting
  • Adaptability
  • Toured CDCR Conservation Fire Camp Facilities Spent time with Administration and Custody Staff

Timeline

Correctional Sergeant

Mule Creek State Prison
01.2021 - Current

Correctional Officer

Mule Creek State Prison
01.2016 - 01.2021

Graduate Certificate - Massage Therapy/ Anatomy And Physiology

Western Career College

Amador High School
Jennifer Link