Leah Dickey
Clay County Sheriff's Office
Kansas City,MO
6
years of professional experience
Security professional with experience in detention, dispatch, and emergency response. Skilled in surveillance, de-escalation, and incident coordination to maintain safety and control in fast-paced environments.
Versatile security and detention professional with experience coordinating urgent responses and maintaining constant radio communication. Strong in emergency response, surveillance, and clear documentation. Focused on protecting people, managing incidents, and supporting safe operations.
Work History
Detention Officer
3 Years 10 Months- Conducted inmate searches, headcounts, and cell inspections to identify contraband and security risks.
- Monitored inmate housing units to maintain order, safety, and compliance with detention procedures.
- Processed inmate intake, classification, and property control according to established jail protocols.
- Documented incidents, inmate behavior, and facility observations in accurate shift reports.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into the detention facility.
Security Dispatcher
9 Months- Dispatched officers to incidents, guest concerns, and emergency calls with clear instructions.
- Coordinated response efforts between security, operations, and emergency personnel during disruptions.
- Monitored security radio traffic and relayed urgent updates to appropriate response teams.
- Documented incident reports, activity logs, and communications with accurate, timely detail.
- Tracked patrol locations and verified officer status through continuous radio communication.
Hardware Sales Associate
11 Months- Assisted customers with product selection, project advice, and store services
- Maintained strong product knowledge across hardware, paint, lawn, and home repair departments
- Operated point-of-sale system for sales, returns, exchanges, and special orders
- Restocked shelves with products to ensure availability for customers, organized stockrooms, and supported accurate inventory counts
Sandwich Maker
8 Months- Prepared fresh ingredients, stocked station supplies, and maintained organized workspace for fast service.
- Assembled sandwiches and salads to customer specifications while maintaining consistent portion control.
- Followed food safety, sanitation, and temperature procedures to support clean, compliant operations.
- Operated point-of-sale system to process orders accurately and support smooth customer transactions.
Education
High School Diploma
- Relevant Coursework: Studied Police Science at Herndon Career Center
Skills
Security procedures
Incident reporting
Crisis management
Emergency management
Physical security
Behavior monitoring
Monitoring techniques
De-escalation strategies
Conflict resolution
Booking procedures
Timeline
Detention Officer
Clay County Sheriff's Office
12.2022 - CurrentRead More
Security Dispatcher
Worlds of Fun
03.2022 - 12.2022Read More
Hardware Sales Associate
Westlake Ace Hardware
04.2021 - 03.2022Read More
Sandwich Maker
Subway
08.2020 - 04.2021Read More
Raytown South Highschool
High School Diploma
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