Lafrance Davis
West Covina,CA
Summary
Lead officer with 17 years of experience within the Los Angeles County Probation Department. Well-organized with excellent leadership and team building record. Strong history of leading high-performance teams that met or exceeded objectives of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Title 15 Minimum Requirements for youth. Recognized for providing guidance and developing solutions to ensure that team members are well trained and well-informed of Probation policies, programs and procedures. Resourceful and have extensive experience collaborating with outside stakeholders such as Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), The Department of Mental Health (DMH), Juvenile Court Health Services (JCHS), and Juvenile courts. Experience implementing departmental policy within an institution. Maintained accurate records that contributed to successful audits of unit and facility.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Detention Services Officer
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
05.2023 - Current
- Leads and participates in work of subordinate staff who supervise youth in living unit maintained for youths care and custody
- Provide lead supervision over unit activities of 30-45 youth and 5 staff assigned to unit
- Responsible for control and security of the unit and safety of youth and staff
- Trains staff in group control techniques, safety, security precautions, and other operational procedures
- Increased individual and group counseling to promote and provide personal awareness of responsibilities
- Establish relationships with subordinate staff to help maintain control and cooperation of detained youth
- Prepares clear and concise reports to exercise judgment in resolving problem situations
- Knowledge of laws and statutes pertaining to detention and release of youth, appropriate departmental rules, regulations, procedures, and needs, behavior, and problems of youth
- Address inquiries from general public, other staff, youth and visitors to resolve concerns
Academy Training Manager
Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Academy
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Maintained valid certifications and facilitation of Academy Instructor Certification (AICC), Tactical Communication Instructor, Enhanced Supervision, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), LGBTQI, and protocol.
- Possessed a comprehensive understanding of the policies and procedures governing the Probation Department, Detention Services Bureau, Residential Treatment Services Bureau, and State of California Title 15.
- Enhanced employee performance by designing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
- Ensured Units/Modules and annual trainings remained consistent with the BSCC and Department learning objectives.
- Developed a Critical Incident Response policy for the LA County Probation Department.
- Increased overall productivity by conducting regular skills gap analyses and addressing identified needs with targeted training interventions.
- Established a culture of continuous learning, promoting professional development opportunities for all employees across the organization.
- Evaluated lesson plans, power-points, recruit evaluations, report of councils & purchase orders (1553's).
Detention Services Officer
Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall
01.2007 - 01.2019
- Maintained order and control of unit
- Worked effectively and collaboratively as a team
- Supervised youth in their daily activities
- Observed and reported behavior of youth while detained
- Navigated systems such as: PCMS, Outlook, Excel, and Microsoft Word
- Provided proper training to probationary staff
- Knowledgeable on Rules and Regulations
- Exercised current policies, procedures and classifications of youth detained
- Observed conduct and behavior of youth to prevent disturbances and escapes
Transportation Security Officer
LAX Airport
03.2004 - 12.2006
- Enhanced passenger safety by conducting thorough security screenings and inspections of luggage and individuals.
- Maintained efficient flow of travelers through checkpoints by promptly and effectively performing necessary security procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure a secure environment for all travelers and airport personnel.
- Detected potential threats by utilizing advanced screening technology, such as X-ray machines and metal detectors.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
El Camino Community College
Torrance, CA12.2003
Skills
- Staff training
- Team Leadership and Management Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of automated Probation systems
- Excellent knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures, state, and federal regulations
- Knowledge of youth development
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- High level of self-discipline and self-motivation
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Ability to interact professionally with other agencies and community
- Working knowledge of various computer software programs (ie, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
Timeline
Senior Detention Services Officer
Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall
05.2023 - Current
Academy Training Manager
Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Academy
01.2019 - 05.2023
Detention Services Officer
Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall
01.2007 - 01.2019
Transportation Security Officer
LAX Airport
03.2004 - 12.2006
Associate of Science - Fire Science
El Camino Community College
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