Leona Ziner
Live Oak,FL
Summary
Dedicated Correctional Officer with extensive experience at Suwannee Correctional Institution, adept in conflict resolution and policy enforcement. Successfully reduced contraband incidents through vigilant monitoring and thorough searches. Skilled in emergency response and first aid, contributing to a safe environment for inmates and staff while fostering effective communication among colleagues.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Suwannee Correctional Institution
Live Oak, FL
07.2009 - 05.2016
- 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.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
- Improved compliance with state and federal regulations by updating and enforcing facility policies.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Business Administration
Ashford University
San Diego, CA07.2020
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Mental health awareness
- Policy enforcement
- Observation
- Safety
- File and record maintenance
Certification
BLS certified
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Suwannee Correctional Institution
07.2009 - 05.2016
Bachelor Of Arts - Business Administration
Ashford University