Kayla Kunkel
Cadillac,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with over 7 years of experience as a Corrections Officer, skilled in managing diverse behaviors, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and maintaining a safe and structured environment. Additional experience in tutoring, foster care services, and volunteering with children of various ages and backgrounds. Strong communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations. Highly organized and detail oriented. Adaptable, dependable, and committed to helping others.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
FTO Correctional Officer
Wexford County Sheriff's Office
Cadillac, Michigan
2022.03 - Current
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Enforced facility rules and detention procedures consistently.
- Searched inmates, cells, and property for contraband.
- Transported inmates to court, medical visits, and appointments.
- Train new employees on assembly techniques used in the department.
Correctional Officer
Kalkaska County Sheriff's Office
Kalkaska, Michigan
2019.10 - 2021.11
- Conducted inmate counts, searches, and contraband checks to maintain facility security and compliance.
- Processed bookings, releases, and inmate property to ensure accurate record-keeping and operational efficiency.
- Communicated with deputies, dispatchers, and staff on daily security operations.
- Communicated with deputies, dispatchers, and staff to coordinate daily security operations and enhance situational awareness.
Head Cook
Samaritias
Cadillac, Michigan
2017.03 - 2019.10
- Supervised kitchen staff in cooking, plating, and cleanup to ensure efficient meal service.
- Trained cooks on recipes, prep methods, and kitchen procedures.
- Coordinated food safety and sanitation standards to maintain compliance and enhance kitchen hygiene.
- Ensured that all food safety regulations were followed in the kitchen.
- Communicated with Samaritas staff to align meal schedules with resident preferences and dietary needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Baker College
Cadillac, MISkills
- Records management
- Data entry
- Crisis management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team management
- Verbal communication
- First aid and CPR certified
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Foster Care License
Affiliations
- Tutor for YMCA 2012-2016
- Softball Coach 2018-Currently
- Run a Hobby Farm-2020-Currently
- Exchange Student Host Family
Timeline
FTO Correctional Officer
Wexford County Sheriff's Office
2022.03 - Current
Correctional Officer
Kalkaska County Sheriff's Office
2019.10 - 2021.11
Head Cook
Samaritias
2017.03 - 2019.10
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Baker College