Compassionate Juvenile Detention Officer known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Specialized in behavior management, crisis intervention, and rehabilitative care strategies. Excel in communication, empathy, and conflict resolution to foster positive outcomes in challenging environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Alternative School Behavioral Support
Alabaster City Schools
Alabaster, AL
08.2015 - Current
Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
Instructed students on life skills such as organizational techniques and time management strategies.
Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
Counseled students on personal issues in order to support their mental health needs.
Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Juvenile Detention Officer
Shelby County Juvenile Detention Center
Columbiana, AL
10.2000 - Current
Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
Worked with therapeutic teams to facilitate counseling and group discussions for juveniles.
Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to inmates.
Observed and recorded progress of each juvenile offender.
Supervised recreational activities for detained juveniles.
Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
Maintained records of juveniles' identification and charges.
Instructed inmates in work assignments and explained tasks.
Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
Intervened during crisis situations involving detainees to de-escalate potential conflicts.
Transported juvenile detainees to court hearings or other appointments as required.
Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork and updating records.
Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
Provided emotional and physical support to juveniles in detention facilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL
05-2000
Skills
Trauma-informed practices
Project-based learning
Special education expertise
Assessment design
Individualized education plans
Adaptive teaching methods
Timeline
Alternative School Behavioral Support
Alabaster City Schools
08.2015 - Current
Juvenile Detention Officer
Shelby County Juvenile Detention Center
10.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
University of Montevallo
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