Joanne Antoine Holifield
Ossining,NY
Summary
Organized correctional officer with training and experience to coordinate and direct operations. Offers skills in decision-making and problem-solving combined with expert knowledge of field, integrity and attention to de Experienced professional with solid background in corrections and leadership talents. Understands and professionally applies regulations to manage inmate populations and maintain safety. Skilled in training and motivating staff to meet requirements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Correction Captain
Westchester County Department of Corrections
Valhalla, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Evaluated employee performance through assessments conducted both informally throughout shifts and formally via annual reviews.
- Scheduled periodic meetings with subordinate officers to discuss job performance issues and encourage team building among staff members.
- Maintained records related to staffing assignments, overtime hours worked, inmate grievances filed, contraband confiscated.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws governing detention practices at the state level.
- Investigated complaints from inmates concerning mistreatment or other violations of rights while incarcerated.
- Responded promptly to any incidents that may arise within the facility such as fights between inmates or attempts at escape.
Correctional Officer Sergeant
Westchester Deptartment Of Corrections
Valhalla, NY
06.2017 - Current
- Managed Officers and supervised offenders in custody.
- Assigned daily tasks and responsibilities to employees and filled out daily work logs.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Assigned inmates to open and appropriate housing units.
- Promoted rehabilitation of offenders and maintained safety of staff and offenders.
- Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being of youth at all times.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Processed inmates by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
- Maintained clear and open communications with all facility areas to support efficient and safe operations.
- Assigned and monitored training needs of subordinate staff members to close knowledge and performance gaps.
- Maintained order, responded to emergencies and enforced federal and local laws.
Correction Officer
Westchester Department Of Corrections
Valhalla, NY
02.2008 - 06.2017
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities..
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Processed inmates by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
- Supervised inmates during meals, visits, recreation, telephone calls and shower time.
- Maintained correct physical head count at all times.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY05.2003
Skills
- Crisis intervention training
- Force techniques training
- Ability to file records
- Firearms trained
- Trained in self-defense
- Natural leader
Timeline
Correction Captain
Westchester County Department of Corrections
08.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer Sergeant
Westchester Deptartment Of Corrections
06.2017 - Current
Correction Officer
Westchester Department Of Corrections
02.2008 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Mercy College
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