KELSEY TRESCH
Ahwahnee,CA
Summary
Current Correctional Officer with 8-years' experience in Corrections at Correctional Training Facility (CTF) Soledad State Prison, with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Confident leader dedicated to enforcing policy and procedure. Exceeds expectations for staff performance, consistently enforces rules and seeks opportunities for team improvement. Offers high integrity, attention to detail and excellent decision-making abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
California Department of Corrections And Rehabilitation - Correctional Training Facility (CTF) Soledad Prison
Soledad
2016.06 - Current
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, medical appointments, parole hearings and visits
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, day room and showers
- Transported inmates to and from hospitals, court, and to parole release stops such as train stations or probation offices throughout the state
- Process inmates in and out of reception through the Receive and Release Department (R&R)
- Maintain safety and security of the institution, along with inmates and staff
- Utilize De-escalating skills daily when dealing with incidents, or enforcing the proper use of force to gain compliance in a lawful order, overcome resistance, effect custody and or subdue an attacker
- Make sure my partners and I get to go home after every shift in one piece.
- Developed strategies to reduce incidents of violence or inappropriate behavior within the facility.
- Assisted in training new correctional officers on proper security protocols and procedures.
School Bus Driver
San Benito High School
Hollister
2014.04 - 2017.12
- Maintained CA STATE Driver's License to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use
- Ensured all students were safe at all times of transport
- Worked with students with special needs and high behavioral risks
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety
- Obeyed Federal | State & local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism
- Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations
- Followed established routes with aid from maps and GPS-equipped devices to safely navigate high-traffic areas and adhere to preset schedules
- Daily bus inspections, general standard maintenance, i.e
- (but not limited to) brakes, wipers, gas levels, cleanliness
- Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage and hours
- Taught students first-aid and emergency protocols in case of emergency.
Cook, Wedding Caterer
Mansmith's BBQ
Hollister
2009.01 - 2016.05
- Managed kitchen/ BBQ staff, supervised preparation of foods, and explained steps for readying specialty items
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business
- Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
Children's Group Home Supervision Staff
Chamberlains Children Center
Hollister
2013.05 - 2016.02
- Transported clients to parental custody supervision appointments, medical appointments, school, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing regular coping skills to deal with normal life situations, as well as adapting to regular life interactions with people in a professional manor
- Handled multiple caseloads of clients at one time
- Worked on constantly redirecting behavior to a positive and appropriate manor
- Worked with different levels of clients that were exposed to previous traumatic stress, parental abuse, sexual assault, rape that were exposed to drugs, violence, murder all at different stages in their lives
- Was there as a mentor, when need be, for the clients to ensure they were on the right track of going to school and being reintegrated in normal living environments
- Assisted with rehabilitation from post trauma
Food Service Worker
Round Table Pizza, Inc
Hollister
2010.04 - 2011.11
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
Education
Criminal Justice -
Monterey Peninsula College - Monterey, CA
06.2014
Criminal Justice -
Gavilan College - Gilroy, CA
01.2013
High School Diploma -
San Benito High School - Hollister, CA
06.2012
Skills
- Firearms Training
- Public Safety
- Head Counts
- Inmate Population Control
- Control Room Maintenance
- Inmate Supervision
- Conduct Reporting
- Security Checks
- Contraband Searching
- Facility Inspections
- Practical Problem-Solving
- Safety and Security
- Rule Enforcement
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Strategic Planning
- Booking Procedures
- Restraint Techniques
- Scheduling Medical Appointments
- Evidence Preservation
- Judgment and DecisionMaking
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Armory and Key Control
- Defensive Tactics
- Correctional Facility Procedures
- De-Escalating Conflicts
- Critical Thinking
- Visitation Guidelines Understanding
- Active Listening
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Safety Precautions
- First Aid Certification
- Institution Security
- Work Release Programs
- Contraband Prevention
- Criminal Rights
- Operational Efficiency
- Weapons Handling
- Transporting Logs
- Emergency Protocol
Certification
- POST Professional Certificate
- PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Certificate
Personal Experience Training
Volunteer Training with Oscar Covarrubias and the Zustan K-9 Service. Would observe and assist in training with local law enforcement agencies and private parties. Specialized training in bomb detection, finding contraband and bite work to subdue an attacker.
Timeline
Correctional Officer
California Department of Corrections And Rehabilitation - Correctional Training Facility (CTF) Soledad Prison
2016.06 - Current
School Bus Driver
San Benito High School
2014.04 - 2017.12
Children's Group Home Supervision Staff
Chamberlains Children Center
2013.05 - 2016.02
Food Service Worker
Round Table Pizza, Inc
2010.04 - 2011.11
Cook, Wedding Caterer
Mansmith's BBQ
2009.01 - 2016.05
Criminal Justice -
Monterey Peninsula College - Monterey, CA
Criminal Justice -
Gavilan College - Gilroy, CA
High School Diploma -
San Benito High School - Hollister, CA
- POST Professional Certificate
- PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Certificate
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