Leslie V. Dickson
Forks,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
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
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Washington State Department of Corrections
11.2024 - Current
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
Correctional Officer
Tennessee Department Of Corrections
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
Concierge/ Security
Meridian Village
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Patrol the community on foot and by vehicle to maintain a safe environment and provide security for visitors, residents and employees
- Survey the community for safety hazards, fires, suspicious people or other hazardous conditions
- Provide escort service to buildings and parking lots and assist residents to gain entry to their apartments
- Investigate theft and property damage reports
- Write a concise and factual report on each incident that occurred during a shift.
Asset Protection Specialist
Home Depot
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Loss prevention and Surveillance monitoring
- Apprehension monitoring
- Monitor the store with camera equipment and write reports,
- Maintain outdoor safety for patrons and employees
- Supervised property damage control.
- Prepared case reports, preserved evidence, interacted with law enforcement and testified in criminal and civil court actions to facilitate prosecution.
- Led physical security and safety culture through training and by promoting safe and secure standards.
- Reviewed CCTV and audited EAS and exception reports to identify dishonest activity, theft and fraud.
Shift Supervisor
G4 Secure Solutions
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Monitor the property with camera equipment and write reports,
- Maintain outdoor safety for patrons and employees
- Supervise 1-2 staff members on shift
- Supervised property damage control.
QIDP
Beverly Farm Foundation
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Qualified Intellectual Professional
- Aid developmentally disabled clients at day training center
- Provide and implement goal objectives set forth by main campus QIDPs
- Supervise 5-6 staff members in day training with developmentally disabled clients
- Implement IHP plan goals for each developmentally disabled client assigned to the day training center.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Asset Protection Associate/Asset Protection Manager
Walmart
03.2015 - 11.2015
- Loss prevention and Surveillance monitoring
- Apprehension monitoring
- Monitor the store with camera equipment and write reports,
- Maintain outdoor safety for patrons and employees
- Supervised property damage control.
- Kept patrons and employees safe and from criminal activity.
- Wrote reports for internal and external crime, burglary, or theft.
- Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
Asset Protection Manager
Walmart
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Loss prevention and Surveillance monitoring
- Apprehension monitoring
- Monitor the store with camera equipment and write reports,
- Maintain outdoor safety for patrons and employees
- Supervised property damage control.
- Built cross-functional relationships with business partners to reduce losses.
- Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
- Wrote reports for internal and external crime, burglary, or theft.
Asset Protection Associate/Asset Protection Manager
Walmart
08.2011 - 01.2013
- Loss prevention and Surveillance monitoring
- Apprehension monitoring
- Monitor the store with camera equipment and write reports,
- Maintain outdoor safety for patrons and employees
- Supervised property damage control.
- Kept patrons and employees safe and from criminal activity.
- Wrote reports for internal and external crime, burglary, or theft.
- Checked CCTV for evidence of shoplifting.
- Investigated and reported any suspicious activity to local law enforcement and store management to obtain quick response.
Para-educator
Special School District
07.2003 - 06.2007
- Provide general classroom assistance to the teacher and students
- Serves as a substitute teacher in the teacher’s absence
- Provide and implement lesson plans
- Administered test, and record daily grades
- Aid the student in achieving individual academic goals
- Assist in health-related procedures
- Assist in classroom discipline.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Correction Officer
Federal Correctional Institution
09.2000 - 10.2001
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
Correction Officer
St. Charles Department of Corrections
03.1998 - 10.1999
- Conducted thorough cell searches to uncover contraband and other materials not allowed at facility.
- Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.
- Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety.
- Conducted cell and illegal substance checks.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Conducted internal security checks to ascertain inmate safety.
- Observed and directed inmates during recreation, visits, telephone and shower time.
- Recognized signs of problems, such as despondency, depression and anger in order to prevent riots or suicides.
Juvenile Detention Officer
Sacramento Probation Department
04.1997 - 08.1997
- Completed daily reports.
- Worked with therapeutic teams to facilitate counseling and group discussions for juveniles.
- Patrolled correctional facility to ensure it's clean, secure and maintained.
- Collaborated with probation officers, school representatives and other key individuals in community to support adolescents and their families.
- Observed and recorded progress of each juvenile offender.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
Youth Leader II
Juvenile Detention Facility(St. Louis City)
01.1995 - 12.1996
- Led discussions and facilitated games and activities to demonstrate values and morality.
- Mentored, instructed and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative and inspirational team members.
- Coordinated and led meetings to provide opportunities for youth to discuss various aspects of lives in safe, supportive environment.
- Fostered relationships with students, and provided counseling on personal and spiritual issues.
- Supported older youth in making positive behavior choices and took appropriate disciplinary measures.
- Helped with advertising initiatives to recruit additional youth into programs.
- Provided homework assistance, academic enrichment and physical activity by following curriculum and materials.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching/ Physical Education K-12
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Central Missouri State University
Warrensburg, MO08.1991
Skills
- CCTV monitoring
- Ethical standards of conduct
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Safety
- Observation
- First aid and CPR certified
- Evidence preservation
- Restraint techniques
- De-escalation techniques
References
References: Available Upon Request
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Washington State Department of Corrections
11.2024 - Current
Correctional Officer
Tennessee Department Of Corrections
06.2022 - 10.2024
Concierge/ Security
Meridian Village
12.2019 - 09.2021
Asset Protection Specialist
Home Depot
05.2018 - 12.2019
Shift Supervisor
G4 Secure Solutions
01.2018 - 06.2018
QIDP
Beverly Farm Foundation
01.2017 - 01.2018
Asset Protection Associate/Asset Protection Manager
Walmart
03.2015 - 11.2015
Asset Protection Manager
Walmart
03.2014 - 03.2015
Asset Protection Associate/Asset Protection Manager
Walmart
08.2011 - 01.2013
Para-educator
Special School District
07.2003 - 06.2007
Correction Officer
Federal Correctional Institution
09.2000 - 10.2001
Correction Officer
St. Charles Department of Corrections
03.1998 - 10.1999
Juvenile Detention Officer
Sacramento Probation Department
04.1997 - 08.1997
Youth Leader II
Juvenile Detention Facility(St. Louis City)
01.1995 - 12.1996
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Central Missouri State University
Master of Arts - Teaching/ Physical Education K-12
Lindenwood University
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