Kittie Paul-Twitty
Detroit,MI
Summary
Dedicated worker with a proven history of meeting the Department's needs through consistent and organized practices. Skilled in handling pressure, adapting to challenges, and enhancing the reputation of the Department and my assigned facility.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Captain
Michigan Department of Corrections
Ypsilanti, MI
12.2021 - Current
- Managed daily operations of the shift, ensuring all tasks were completed efficiently and effectively.
- Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees.
- Identifies training needs and ensures staff get the training they need.
- Coordinates tasks by assigning work, establishing priorities, and guiding subordinate employees.
- Ensures proper labor relations and employment conditions are maintained.
- Manages records, generates reports, and writes correspondence related to the work.
- Communicates and enforces departmental policies, facility regulations, and Civil Service Rules.
- Oversees security measures for a safe environment.
- Guides staff in enforcing discipline during prisoners' activities.
- Monitor prisoners and visitors to spot unusual behavior, rule violations, and potential threats to facility security and individual safety.
- Takes, receives, checks, and records regular counts of prisoners
- Visually inspects facility areas for rule violations or unsafe conditions, ensuring the safety, health, and discipline of prisoners.
- Oversees inspections of visitors, prisoners, employees, and incoming/outgoing vehicles, materials, and supplies to detect contraband or weapons.
- Watches for and responds to critical incidents, like assaults or threats to safety and facility security, personally and through subordinates. May involve using firearms or firefighting equipment if necessary.
- Leads a squad during real/simulated emergency incidents.
- Performs additional assignments assigned by Supervisor or Administrators
- Occasionally acts and take on role of Assistant Deputy Warden in his absence
Lieutenant
Michigan Department of Corrections
Ypsilanti, MI
11.2016 - 12.2021
- Assist the Shift Commander
- Act as the Shift Commander in his/her absence
- Ensures subordinates are properly trained
- Prepares and maintain reports
- Severs as the squad leader during real/simulated emergencies
- Either personally responds or ensures subordinates respond to maintain control of disturbances
- Ensures safety and security within the facility and during off site details
- Ensures department policies and procedures are followed
- Performs any other tasks assigned by the Shift Commander or Administrators
Sergeant
Michigan Department of Corrections
Ypsilanti, MI
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Supervising, training and motivating Corrections Officers
- Responding to critical incidents
- Managing disruptive prisoners
- Enforcing rules, Department policies and procedures
- Takes, receives, checks, and records regular counts of prisoners.
- Making daily rounds ensuring Corrections Officers are alert and in control of assigned areas.
- Address prisoner concerns
- Supervising of chow lines
- Completing monthly assigned assignments and reports
- Completing investigations
- Completing any other tasks assigned by immediate supervisor of the Shift Commander
Corrections Officer
Michigan Department of Corrections
Plymouth/ Ypsilanti, MI
07.1997 - 10.2015
- Providing Custody and security within the correctional facility
- Maintained order and control of assigned areas
- Enforcing rules, Department policies and procedures throughout the facility
- Controlling mass movement of prisoners
- Accounting for prisoners whereabouts
- Responding and providing assistance during critical incidents
- Managing disruptive prisoners
- Performing searches of prisoners and their assigned living space to prevent the introduction of contraband
- Transporting prisoners to and from off site medical appointments and legal court appointments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI05-1994
High School Diploma -
Cooley High School
Detroit06-1989
BBA - Diversity And Leadership
Cleary University
Ann Arbor, MISkills
- Conflict Resolution
- Planning
- Problem Resolution
- Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Troubleshooting
- Interpersonal Communication
- Customer Relations
- Written Communication
- Organization and Time Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Captain
Michigan Department of Corrections
12.2021 - Current
Lieutenant
Michigan Department of Corrections
11.2016 - 12.2021
Sergeant
Michigan Department of Corrections
02.2016 - 11.2016
Corrections Officer
Michigan Department of Corrections
07.1997 - 10.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Wayne County Community College District
High School Diploma -
Cooley High School
BBA - Diversity And Leadership
Cleary University
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