Kyann Wentz
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Proven Correctional Officer with extensive experience at the Florida Department of Corrections, adept in emergency response and de-escalation techniques. Demonstrates a strong ability to maintain safety and security, reducing contraband instances significantly. Skilled in observation and surveillance, showcasing a commitment to professionalism and a results-driven approach. Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Colorado Department Of Corrections
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Correctional Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Correctional Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Correctional Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
United States Marine
DOD
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Madison High School
Online09.2020
Skills
- First Aid Training
- Emergency Response
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate Supervision
- Correctional facility procedures
- Policy Enforcement
- Restraint Techniques
- Inmate monitoring
- Safety and security enforcement
- Self-defense tactics
- Search and seizure procedures
- Observation
- Surveillance
- Contraband Seizure
Accomplishments
- Routinely supervised more than 150 detainee inmates.
Certification
- Certified Correctional Officer , FDLE - 09/2022
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Colorado Department Of Corrections
02.2024 - 04.2024
Correctional Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
08.2023 - 10.2023
Correctional Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
01.2023 - 06.2023
Correctional Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
04.2022 - 11.2023
United States Marine
DOD
04.2021 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
James Madison High School
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