Kathleen Murphy
Winter Haven,FL
Summary
Highly disciplined and reliable with experience in managing security operations and enforcing regulations within correctional facilities. Skilled in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and team leadership, contributing to safer environment for staff and inmates. Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing situations and develop strategies that positively impact operational efficiency.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Detention Deputy Sheriff
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Winter Haven, USA
03.2015 - Current
- Certified law enforcement officer
- I currently work at the Central County Jail in Bartow Fl
- I work inside the jail supervising inmates in various areas of the jail
- I am a certified trainer
- I train new Officers
- Ensure that Officers are completing reports and filling out the proper paperwork daily
- Transporting newly arrested inmates from the Sheriffs Processing Center to the secure jail
- Fill in to assist at the courthouse conducting Bailiff duties
Correctional Sergeant
Florida Department of Corrections
Riverview, USA
07.1996 - 02.2015
- Correctional Sergeant at a secure prison
- I worked for FOC over 18 years transferring several times to 3 different prisons during my employment due to promotions, training and closing of several institutions
- I became an Instructor in 1998
- I taught several subjects over the years to officers that were mandatory training
- As a Sergeant I supervised Officers and later became an acting Lieutenant when asked to do so
- I transferred to the Polk County Sheriffs Office in March 2015 where I currently work
Education
4 mos - Law Enforcement Academy
South Florida State College
Avon Park, FL11.1993
9 months - Sociology
South Florida State College
Avon Park, FL05.1993
Skills
- Law Enforcement
- Security
- Crisis Intervention
- Writing Skills
- Recruiting
- Legal Research
- Social Work
- Presentation Skills
Timeline
Detention Deputy Sheriff
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
03.2015 - Current
Correctional Sergeant
Florida Department of Corrections
07.1996 - 02.2015
4 mos - Law Enforcement Academy
South Florida State College
9 months - Sociology
South Florida State College