John Speas
Bristol,CT
Summary
Accomplished Child Development Specialist from The Village For Families And Children, adept in youth counseling and juvenile corrections procedures. Proven track record in enhancing facility safety and fostering educational success through innovative life skills teaching. Expert in de-escalation techniques, achieving significant improvements in behavioral assessments. Assertive Juvenile Detention Officer looking to build upon skills and tackle new responsibilities. Over 15 years of experience supervising and working with juvenile offenders. Sound knowledge of juvenile corrections procedures and a strong understanding of proper detention and restraining methods. Self-confident Juvenile Detention Officer providing juvenile offenders with needed discipline, guidance and direction. Overseeing inmate escorts, facility searches and work detail supervision. Completed at least 100 hours of officer training per calendar year.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Juvenile Detention Officer
State Of Connecticut
02.2008 - Current
- Established rapport with juvenile detainees through respectful communication that fostered trust-building relationships necessary for effective rehabilitation.
- Conducted room searches for contraband items to maintain a safe environment within the facility.
- Improved facility safety by conducting thorough and consistent security checks on all living quarters and common areas.
- Worked with juvenile offenders to help in development of decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Served as a mentor for newly hired Juvenile Detention Officers providing guidance on best practices within the profession.
- Transported juvenile inmates to and from court hearings, medical facilities, classes, or recreational activities.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergencies or critical incidents involving detainees or staff members.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Supervised 10-15 inmates during mealtime and recreational time.
Teachers Assistant
Woodland School
02.2005 - 11.2011
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Supervised residential and day treatment children during class and on field trips.
- Mentored and tutored 5-10 students needing additional help.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Reading Area Community College
ReadingBachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA06.1999
Skills
- Juvenile corrections procedures knowledge
- Life Skills Teaching
- Youth Counseling
- Restraint Techniques
- Physical Fitness
- Suicide Prevention
- De-Escalation Techniques
- 15 program proficiency
- Conflict resolution skills
- Restraining methods
- Safety and Security
- Safety and security enforcement
Certification
- Certified CPR American Red Cross
Weight Training Well trained in Mixed martial arts
I have been weight training since I was 13yrs old. I have also been training in the arts of Brazilian Ju-Jitsu. I carry a purple belt
Timeline
Juvenile Detention Officer
State Of Connecticut
02.2008 - Current
Teachers Assistant
Woodland School
02.2005 - 11.2011
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Reading Area Community College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
The Pennsylvania State University
- Certified CPR American Red Cross
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