Johnathan Barber
Jonesville ,VA
Summary
Trustworthy Detention Officer with 11 years of experience. Talented at quickly deescalating conflicts and maintaining superior levels of levelheadedness. Intelligent and agile with remarkable security awareness. Reliable Detention Officer skilled handling and managing activities of up to 600 offenders in assigned cell block. Sound knowledge of constitutional rights and ethical standards of conduct. Experience detaining and processing inmates, preparing and serving meals to inmates and monitoring overall facility security. Resourceful and dedicated Corporal with motivational leadership, training and employee supervision experience. 11 years in corrections and law enforcement. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detention Officer
Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority
10.2012 - Current
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with inmates to build rapport and trust.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
- Supervised the Prison Rape Elimination Act investigations unit which investigates sexual assault and harassment allegations.
- PREA investigator duties.
- Maintained monthly and yearly records and reports for standard files and outside agency audits.
- Served as disciplinary hearings officer.
- Shift supervisor duties.
- Field training officer.
Education
No Degree - Forest Science
Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VASkills
- Taking Photographs
- Critical Thinking
- Court Operations Support
- Key Control
- Search Cells
- Cell Inspections
- Operational Efficiency
- First Aid Certification
- Emergency Situations
- Corrective Actions
- Headcounts
- Body and Cell Searches
- Security Checks
- Report Preparation
- Medical Emergency Response
- Booking Procedures
- Vehicle Inspection and Transport
- System Recordkeeping
- Inmate Rights Knowledge
- Coordinate Transfers
- Surveillance
- Disciplinary Action
- Maintaining Logs
- Records Maintenance
- Defensive Techniques
- Criminal Rights
- Administrative Duties
- Inmate Monitoring
- Armory Control
- Maintain Records
- Firearms Training
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Sexual assault and harassment investigations
Certification
Detention Officer certification
Field Training Officer certification
Virginia Criminal Information Network certification
Timeline
Detention Officer
Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority
10.2012 - Current
No Degree - Forest Science
Mountain Empire Community College
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