Lori Smith
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Accomplished Correctional Probation Officer with a proven track record in crisis management and de-escalation techniques, demonstrated during tenure at the Florida Department of Corrections. Excelled in courtroom testimony and substance abuse interventions, significantly enhancing community safety and offender rehabilitation. Skilled in both emergency response and building trust within the community. Correctional Officer with 12 year history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Probation Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
04.2022 - Current
- Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
- Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
- Reported violations of parole/ probation conditions to appropriate authorities and maintained record of case activity.
- Provided court testimony to support court decisions.
- Conduct routine NCIC, CCIS record checks for active warrants.
- Prepare and submit warrants and affidavits included in the violation reports to the Courts.
- Conduct arrests per confirmed active warrants as well as warrant less arrests.
- Conducted pre-sentence investigations by doing in-depth research and compiling police reports.
Detention Officer
Broomfield Police Department
06.2017 - 06.2021
- Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
- Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
Sheriff’s Deputy
Denver Sheriff Department
07.2013 - 06.2017
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Investigation
Colorado Technical University
Aurora, CO08.2020
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Behavioral assessment
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Courtroom Testimony
- Evidence Preservation
- Crisis Management
- Incident prevention
- Emergency Response
- Firearms proficiency
- Self-defense techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Crisis intervention training
Timeline
Correctional Probation Officer
Florida Department Of Corrections
04.2022 - Current
Detention Officer
Broomfield Police Department
06.2017 - 06.2021
Sheriff’s Deputy
Denver Sheriff Department
07.2013 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Investigation
Colorado Technical University
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