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Kelsie Cooney

Summary

As a former Lead Correctional Youth Security Officer with the State of Colorado's Division of Youth Services (DYS), I acquired extensive experience in trauma-informed care, risk mitigation, and facility operations. I have demonstrated the ability to lead teams, ensure safety and compliance, and contribute to the mission of providing the right services at the right time to those in the criminal justice system.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Correctional Youth Security Officer

State of Colorado
, USA
01.2017 - 05.2022
  • Executed incident response and crisis management protocols to ensure facility safety.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify individual and social needs.
  • Collaborated with administration, staff, law enforcement, and behavioral health teams to develop suitable programming.
  • A mentor and advocate of the 7 Commitments of DYS, which include growth and change, open communication, non-violence, emotional intelligence, democracy, social learning, and social responsibility.
  • Led staff briefings and shift meetings to maintain security operations and best practices.
  • Implemented trauma-informed approaches alongside accountability-based strategies.
  • Responsible for disciplinary actions and incident reports.
  • Managed secure facility operations, including security systems, logs, and access control.
  • Ensured policy compliance with PREA and CDHS policy and procedures throughout facility operations.
  • Administered CPR/First Aid and enforced safety protocols during emergency procedures.

Boilermaker, Safety and Fire Watch

Refinery
Bloomington, USA
09.2015 - 01.2016
  • SAFETY as a number one priority in a very dangerous environment
  • Rebuilding and repairing refinery equipment damage / preventative maintenance
  • Assisting with grinding work and welding (hot work) for productivity of operations
  • Radio Communications for troubleshooting and productivity
  • Wearing appropriate PPE
  • Climbing scaffold structures
  • Recorded sign in/ sign out badge exchange - responsible for safety of all staff
  • Fire control - adjusting material to prevent injury and success of job
  • Confined space- creating/supervising safe area to work by eliminating hazards
  • Monitor oxygen levels to ensure appropriate environment for all employees
  • Job safety practices, fire training, policies and procedures (OSHA training)

Movie Theater Employee

Regency Theaters
Huntington Beach, USA
02.2010 - 08.2015
  • Sales / Customer Service / Fast pace environment
  • Inventory
  • Cleaning, maintaining cleanliness and operations of machinery

Assistant Manager

UPS Store
Bakersfield, USA
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Paperwork Filing / Claims / Customer Service
  • Packing / Shipping all items
  • Printing / Faxing / Emailing Services
  • Opening and closing of business

Education

Degree - Administration of Justice

Long Beach College
Long Beach, CA

High School Diploma -

Stockdale High School
Bakersfield, CA

Skills

  • Experience mitigating trauma, behavioral health, and high-risk behaviors
  • Policy compliance
  • Incident reporting
  • Report writing
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Restorative justice advocate
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving

Timeline

Lead Correctional Youth Security Officer

State of Colorado
01.2017 - 05.2022

Boilermaker, Safety and Fire Watch

Refinery
09.2015 - 01.2016

Movie Theater Employee

Regency Theaters
02.2010 - 08.2015

Assistant Manager

UPS Store
01.2007 - 01.2010

Degree - Administration of Justice

Long Beach College

High School Diploma -

Stockdale High School

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