Jessie Ware-Weatherby
Abilene,TX
Summary
Confident leader dedicated to process and procedure. Exceeds expectations for staff performance, consistently enforces rules and seeks opportunities for team improvement. Offers high integrity, attention to detail and excellent decision-making abilities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer Sergeant
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Abilene, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinated training sessions for new correctional officers on policies, procedures and safety protocols.
- Facilitated educational programs designed to help inmates gain job skills or prepare for release back into society.
- Conducted searches of staff members, visitors and inmates upon entry and exit from the facility.
- Conducted investigations into reported incidents of misconduct or criminal activity among inmates.
- Supervised subordinate officers in the performance of their duties, including inmate security and control, housing assignments, meal service, recreation activities and work details.
- Intervened in situations involving physical altercations between inmates or between inmates and staff members.
- Inspected conditions of locks, window bars and doors at correctional facilities to verify security and prevent escapes.
- Used weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Coordinated shakedowns to locate and remove unauthorized items.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Abilene, TX
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Provided guidance and counseling services to help inmates adjust to their new environment and develop life skills needed upon release from prison.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates concerning violations of policy or procedure observed during shift changes.
Behavior Specialist Assistant
AISD Abilene School District
Abilene, TX
08.2015 - 09.2018
- Maintained open communication with all stakeholders involved in a student's care plan in order to promote consistency across all settings.
- Monitored student behavior using data collection systems and provided feedback to teachers on effectiveness of interventions implemented.
- Provided crisis management support for students exhibiting challenging behaviors in school settings.
Mississippi State Facilities Management
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Public area cleaning.
- Special Trash\Recycle pick Ups mass document shredding.
- Special Event set up.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as power outages or flooding in the building.
Hairstylist
A touch of Luv
Starkville, MS
08.1995 - 07.2014
- Greeted customers, answered phones and booked appointments.
- Attended trade shows and educational seminars to stay up-to-date on current trends in hairstyling.
- Maintained cleanliness of work station by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses.
- Performed special hair treatments, scalp massages and updated styling techniques to modernize and streamline services.
- Trimmed and styled hair for weddings and special occasions to help clients look and feel best on big day.
- Supervised front-end of salon, booked appointments, inventoried sales area and coordinated employee schedules to maximize operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS07-2015
Associate of Science - Social Work
East Mississippi Community College
Mayhew, MS12-2010
Skills
- Conflict resolution proficiency
- Firearms trained
- Timekeeping
- Facility Maintenance
- Crisis intervention training
- Incident Investigation
Affiliations
- Honor Guard
- Crisp Member
- leadership member
- Activities Committee
Accomplishments
- Officer Of Month
- Leader Of Month
Timeline
Correctional Officer Sergeant
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
01.2022 - Current
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
09.2018 - 11.2021
Behavior Specialist Assistant
AISD Abilene School District
08.2015 - 09.2018
Mississippi State Facilities Management
Mississippi State University
09.2013 - 05.2015
Hairstylist
A touch of Luv
08.1995 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Mississippi State University
Associate of Science - Social Work
East Mississippi Community College