Justin Boka
Great Falls,MT
Summary
Detention Officer with established background in adult and youth detention environments. Quick decision-maker with excellent skills in physical restraint, prisoner transport and emergency response.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Coordinator
Cascade County Juvenile Detention Center
10.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement engaging youth activities that promote positive behavior
- Maintain security of the facility, ensuring the safety of youth and staff through diligent monitoring and intervention strategies
- Collaborate with community organizations to enhance program effectiveness and reach
- Educate new staff as a Crisis Prevention Institute Certified Instructor, enhancing overall facility safety protocols.
District Security Officer
US Marshal Service
06.2022 - Current
- Safely transport prisoners, ensuring adherence to all federal and state regulations
- Provide security in courtrooms and during JPATS flights
- Monitor security systems and conduct prisoner screenings, reducing incident rates through proactive surveillance
- Annually qualify in weapon proficiency, maintaining exemplary marksman skills required for operational duties.
Detention Officer
Cascade County Juvenile Detention Center
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Maintained safety protocols, leading crisis interventions and emergency response efforts
- Conducted the booking and processing of incoming youth, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to procedural standards
- Conducted secure transports of detainees to various locations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and legal standards
- Oversaw the security and safety of youth in cells, implementing strategies to maintain order and prevent conflicts.
Detention Officer
Cascade County Sheriff’s Office/Adult Detention Center
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed inmate populations, ensuring safety and compliance with all legal requirements
- Responded to emergencies, utilizing training to de-escalate situations effectively
- Conducted the booking and processing of incoming inmates, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to procedural standards.
Groundskeeper/Craftsman
Benefis Health System
12.2016 - 10.2019
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
- Transformed the appearance and functionality of healthcare facilities through office remodeling.
Tire Technician
Superior Tire
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Reprogramming tire sensors
- Replaced and repaired tires using best practices for safe vehicle maintenance.
- Changing oil in vehicles.
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
Oil Rig Mover
Buechners Inc
10.2012 - 05.2016
- Operated front end loaders, semi-trucks, cranes, and bed trucks
- Took down oil rigs and moved them to a new location and built them back up
- Conducted maintenance on all equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Beaverhead County High School
Dillon, MT05.2008
Skills
- Firearm Proficiency
- Quick Learner
- Detailed Oriented
- Multitasking
- Handles well under pressure
- Efficient
- Patience and Tolerance
Certification
- Crisis Prevention Institute Certified Instructor
- Notary Public for the State of Montana
- Field Training Officer Course through Kaminsky, Sullenberger & Assoc. Inc.
- Field Force Extrication Tactics through FEMA
- Montana Law Enforcement Academy Corrections/Detention Officer Basic
References
- Lane McGrath, 1820 12th Ave S, Great Falls, MT, 59405, (406) 925-2513
- Stephen Konesky, 960 Old US Highway 91, Cascade, MT, 59421, (406) 781-6002
- Chris Vine, 2201 8th Ave S., Great Falls, MT, 59405, (406) 899-4613
Timeline
Recreation Coordinator
Cascade County Juvenile Detention Center
10.2023 - Current
District Security Officer
US Marshal Service
06.2022 - Current
Detention Officer
Cascade County Juvenile Detention Center
09.2021 - 10.2023
Detention Officer
Cascade County Sheriff’s Office/Adult Detention Center
10.2019 - 08.2021
Groundskeeper/Craftsman
Benefis Health System
12.2016 - 10.2019
Tire Technician
Superior Tire
06.2016 - 12.2016
Oil Rig Mover
Buechners Inc
10.2012 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Beaverhead County High School
- Crisis Prevention Institute Certified Instructor
- Notary Public for the State of Montana
- Field Training Officer Course through Kaminsky, Sullenberger & Assoc. Inc.
- Field Force Extrication Tactics through FEMA
- Montana Law Enforcement Academy Corrections/Detention Officer Basic
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