Karol Rzeszutko
Wallington,NJ
Summary
Sergeant at Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center with leadership experience as acting shift supervisor. Proven ability to manage critical incidents, enforce security protocols, and supervise staff in high-pressure environments. Strong commitment to public service and community policing.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sergeant
Bergen County Juvenile Detention
Teterboro, New Jersey
03.2023 - Current
- Supervise daily housing unit operations ensuring safety and compliance
- Act as shift supervisor, managing staff and overseeing facility operations
- Respond to emergencies including fights, disturbances, and security incidents while maintaining control and safety of staff and residents
- Apply and oversee use of force when necessary in accordance with policy, ensuring actions are justified, documented, and proportional to the situation
- Utilize defensive tactics and restraint techniques to safely control non-compliant or aggressive individuals
- Prepare detailed incident and use-of-force reports for administrative review
- Conduct searches and enforce rules to maintain order and security
- Utilize de-escalation techniques to manage aggressive or non-compliant individuals
- Coordinate with medical staff, administration, and outside agencies
- Maintain accountability of residents through movement control and headcounts
Education
Basic Course For Juvenile Detention Officers
New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission
09.2024 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ 08.2018 - 09.2022
Skills
- Emergency Response & Crisis Management
- Report Writing & Documentation
- De-escalation Techniques
- Use of Force (Policy-Complaint)
- Defensive Tactics
- Leadership & Supervision
- Security Operations
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Polish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Basic Course For Juvenile Detention Officers
New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission
09.2024 - 11.2024
Sergeant
Bergen County Juvenile Detention
03.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
William Paterson University of New Jersey
08.2018 - 09.2022