Lea Henderson
Kansas City,MO
Summary
A challenge seeking mid-level management individual with extensive public safe/investigation experience. Offering four (4) years as a Correctional Sergeant, three (3) years as a Correctional Lieutenant and three (3) years as a Correctional Captain.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Administrator
Jackson County Detention Center
Kansas City, MO
09.2013 - Current
- Ensures the entire Detention Operation is adequately staffed and operated in a safe and secure manner.
- Serves in an upper mid-level management position and performs administrative tasks.
- Meets with other Shift Administrators, Manager of Detention, Deputy Director and Director on a regular basis to exchange information and formulate plans and operations.
- Provides training and evaluates the performance of all assigned Shift Supervisors (Lieutenants).
- Maintains accurate and updated documentation necessary to perform job tasks, such as: monthly reports, meeting minutes, statistics, Department reports, shift logs, special inmate conditions, etc.
- Provides on-the-job training to subordinate staff that is consistent with the Department's Training Program.
- Responds to all emergency situations in a controlled and professional manner, ensuring the safety and security of staff, inmates and visitors.
- Conducts investigations (staff/inmates) when necessary and/or when ordered.
- Knowledge of supervisory principles and techniques.
- Active member of the Corrections Emergency Response Team.
- All other duties as assigned.
Probation Corrections Sergeant
Department Of Corrections Probation Parole
Kansas City, MO
07.2009 - 08.2013
- Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Managed team of 15 to 20 employees, overseeing training, and professional growth of employees.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Was an active member of the Corrections Emergency Squad.
- Performed as a Trainer for initial and annual re-qualification for Defensive Tactics, OC Pepper Spray, First Aid/AED/CPR, Report Writing.
- Performed other duties as assigned.
Education
Associate of Science - Police Science
Penn Valley Community College
Kansas City, MOPOST Certification - Law Enforcement
Regional Police Academy
Kansas City, MOSkills
- Documentation and reporting
- Office administration
- Operations oversight
- Performance improvement
- Staff Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Training and empowerment of assigned staff
- Scheduling
- Team leadership
Timeline
Shift Administrator
Jackson County Detention Center
09.2013 - Current
Probation Corrections Sergeant
Department Of Corrections Probation Parole
07.2009 - 08.2013
Associate of Science - Police Science
Penn Valley Community College
POST Certification - Law Enforcement
Regional Police Academy