Sgt. Keesha Miller
Woodbury,NJ
Summary
Adept at leading high-stakes operations, I significantly enhanced safety and efficiency at the New Jersey Dept of Corrections by mentoring 300+ officers and optimizing emergency response strategies. My expertise in policy enforcement and team management, coupled with a knack for conflict de-escalation, drove substantial improvements in operational outcomes and staff performance.Which enhanced the safety and security within the Correctional Institutions throughout NJDOC.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Police Sergeant
New Jersey Dept of Corrections
Trenton, NJ
12.2004 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of Correction Institution shifts of up to 300+ officers.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Answered emergency codes for Fire, Riot, Physical altercations, Sexual Assault etc.
- Managed personnel schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for shifts while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Accompanied police officers during shifts to evaluate performance and resolve incorrect behaviors.
- Provided critical incident command during emergency situations, directing response efforts to protect Staff, Inmates, Civilians as well as Property.
- Facilitated communication between command staff and subordinates, promoting transparency and resolving conflicts efficiently.
- Enhanced officer safety through the development of comprehensive training programs and ongoing performance evaluations.
- Increased crime prevention efforts by coordinating targeted patrols and deploying resources effectively.
- Oversaw evidence collection and management to maintain proper chain of custody in criminal cases.
- Conducted internal investigations, addressing both ethical violations and procedural discrepancies among officers.
- Established and enforced employee performance policies.
- Conducted regular audits of department operations, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures while identifying areas for improvement.
- Developed department policies and procedures to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Evaluated department performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective action plans.
- Reduced response times by optimizing patrol routes and employing data-driven strategies for resource allocation.
- Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
- Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.
- Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings while testifying under oath in administrative hearings.
- Developed and implemented security policies, procedures and systems to protect personnel, property and data.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of security personnel to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for improvement.
- Researched and maintained current knowledge of security trends and technologies to apply best practices and strategies.
Education
Highschool Diploma -
Jerrothia Riggs Education Center
Camden, NJSkills
- Performance Appraisals
- Team Management
- Conflict de-escalation
- Active Shooter Training
- Policy Enforcement
- Courtroom Testimony
- Police reports
- Firearms Training
- Suspect identification
- Personnel Supervision
- Crime Prevention
- Physical restraint
- Nonlethal force apprehension
- Report Preparation
- Staff Discipline
- Emergency Response
- Search and seizure procedures
- Records Maintenance
- Prosecution support
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Team building
- Decision-Making
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Goal Setting
- Professionalism
- Continuous Improvement
- Performance Evaluation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Analytical Skills
Timeline
Correctional Police Sergeant
New Jersey Dept of Corrections
12.2004 - Current
Highschool Diploma -
Jerrothia Riggs Education Center