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Kayla Elkins

Huntsville,TX

Summary

Hardworking and skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches. Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over 5-years of industry history. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Corrections Officer

Texas Dept Criminal Justice
11.2022 - Current
  • Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
  • Conducted pat downs of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
  • Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
  • Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
  • Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
  • Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
  • Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Conducted pat downs of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
  • Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.

Detention Officer

The Geo Group
07.2018 - 11.2022
  • Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of detainees activities and behaviors.
  • Conducted physical searches of detainees and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
  • Physically restrained detainees during altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
  • Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of detainees.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided aid.
  • Transported detainees throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
  • Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see detainees.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among detainees.
  • Conducted security checks of detainees and living areas.
  • Supervised detainees during meals, recreation and other activities.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
  • Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.

Service Cashier

Wiesner Buick GMC
12.2017 - 07.2018
  • Liaised between service manager and service team by greeting customers and answering calls to promote smooth transition of service functions.
  • Printed repair orders, parts invoices, bills and itemized lists to show amount due and collected from customer in cash, check or authorized charge account.
  • Recorded amounts received and prepared cash reports of daily transactions to verify against cash-on-hand.
  • Handled customer complaints promptly with genuine concern and according to company guidelines to maintain organizational safety, welfare and integrity.
  • Maintained knowledge and understanding of extended service policies to accurately process extended warranty payments for repair orders.
  • Inspected service repair orders and parts invoices to encourage proper completion and accuracy.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.

Correctional Officer

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
  • Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
  • Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
  • Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.

Education

High School Diploma -

A&M Consolidated High School
College Station, TX

Skills

  • Corrective Actions
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Court Appearances
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Inmate Accountability
  • Search and Seizure Procedures
  • Emergency Situations
  • Conflict Resolution Skills
  • Physical Restraint
  • Safety and Security
  • Suicide Prevention Training
  • De-Escalating Conflicts
  • Firearms Training
  • First Aid and CPR Certified

Timeline

Corrections Officer

Texas Dept Criminal Justice
11.2022 - Current

Detention Officer

The Geo Group
07.2018 - 11.2022

Service Cashier

Wiesner Buick GMC
12.2017 - 07.2018

Correctional Officer

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
05.2017 - 12.2017

High School Diploma -

A&M Consolidated High School

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