Katherine Garrison
Pueblo West,CO
Summary
Committed to upholding public and economic security interests for the agency. Provides prevention, protection and response services for the benefit of citizens and the agency. Meticulous, excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Broad industry experience includes law enforcement, customer service, and administrative duties.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detention Deputy
Pueblo County Sheriff's Office
01.2020 - Current
- Conducted criminal investigations, wrote affidavits and criminally charged individuals appropriately according to law.
- Conducted in depth and complete Background Investigations for potential new hires
- Assisted with training new deputies on facility policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistent performance across the team.
- Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Aided in swift emergency response situations through regular training exercises and adherence to established procedures.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of 500 inmates.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Executive Assistant
United States Air Force Academy
10.2015 - 01.2020
- Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems.
- Frequently used word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.
- Complied with special requests from the Government to accomplish objectives.
- Developed and maintained an alert system for upcoming deadlines on incoming requests and events.
- Produce monthly invoices, reports, proposals and other deliverables.
- Submitted service tickets for equipment maintenance requests.
- Ensured proper and timely resolution of telephone issues.
- Wrote and reviewed tickets to request maintenance to various types of equipment.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements.
Paraprofessional
Pikes Peak Boces
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
- Identified warning signs of emotional or developmental problems and reported to parents.
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
- Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Provided diverse assistance to teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination.
Correctional Officer
Colorado Department Of Corrections, LCF, Lvl 4 Men's
12.2013 - 10.2014
- Monitored and controlled access to the facility
- Manned arm posts such as towers and perimeter patrol
- Operated a variety of mechanical doors, security devices, equipment and alarms
- Controlled offender movement
- Conducted formal, and informal emergency counts
- Conducted searches for contraband
- Utilized proper protocols when responding to emergency situations, such as fights
- Followed established key control
- Documented incidents
- Reported use of force
Correctional Officer / Operations Counselor
Cheyenne Mountain Re-entry Center, Lvl 3 Men's Facility
09.2009 - 11.2012
- Monitored and controlled access to the facility
- Manned arm post, perimeter patrol
- Operated a variety of mechanical doors, security devices, equipment and alarms
- Controlled offender movement
- Conducted formal, and informal emergency counts
- Conducted searches for contraband
- Utilized proper protocols when responding to emergency situations, such as fights
- Followed established key control
- Documented incidents
Education
Pueblo Law Enforcement Academy
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO05.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Cheyenne Mountain High School
Colorado Springs, CO2004
Skills
- Safety and security-oriented
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Weapons training
- Criminal law knowledge
- Self-defense techniques
- Firearm operations trained
- Conflict resolution skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Body and cell searches
- Restraint Techniques
Accomplishments
Selected for and completed POST Academy
Top Cadet / Class President
Background Investigator
Registered Sex Offender Task Force
Awards Committee
Detention Training Officer
Employee of the Month
Train the Trainer
Gold Star Award
Award of Merit
Multiple recognitions from Supervisors
Tip a Cop
Shop with a Cop
Certification
Colorado POST
PPCT
CPR
Firearms
Driving
Train the Trainer
Deescalation Tactics
Background Investigations
Timeline
Detention Deputy
Pueblo County Sheriff's Office
01.2020 - Current
Executive Assistant
United States Air Force Academy
10.2015 - 01.2020
Paraprofessional
Pikes Peak Boces
10.2014 - 10.2015
Correctional Officer
Colorado Department Of Corrections, LCF, Lvl 4 Men's
12.2013 - 10.2014
Correctional Officer / Operations Counselor
Cheyenne Mountain Re-entry Center, Lvl 3 Men's Facility
09.2009 - 11.2012
Pueblo Law Enforcement Academy
Pueblo Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Cheyenne Mountain High School
Colorado POST
PPCT
CPR
Firearms
Driving
Train the Trainer
Deescalation Tactics
Background Investigations
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