Manijah O. Pugh
Prospect Park,NJ
Summary
Motivated and newly promoted Sergeant with experience in juvenile supervision, crisis response, and institutional safety, seeking to bring strong leadership, public safety skills, and a passion for community service to a Sheriff’s Department role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sergeant, Senior Juvenile Detention Officer
Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center
2022.09 - Current
- Promoted in recognition of leadership, reliability, and professionalism
- Supervise officers on duty, ensuring policy compliance and effective youth supervision
- Oversee resident programs and activities that promote engagement and rehabilitation
- Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution in high-stress situations
- Ensure accurate documentation, incident reports, and daily logs
- Train and mentor junior staff on procedures, de-escalation, and facility protocol
- Promotion: May 2025 | Officer: Sept. 2022 – Present
Patient Safety Technician
Morristown Medical Center
2021.10 - 2022.09
- Monitored patients for safety, particularly those under psychological observation
- Maintained clear communication between staff, patients, and families
- Assisted in data collection and daily reporting to medical staff
Paraprofessional / ABA Instructor
Various Locations
2019.01 - 2021.01
- Supported special needs students through tailored educational plans and behavioral therapy
- Provided consistent one-on-one support and tracked student progress
- Communicated with teachers and parents to ensure developmental goals were met
Team Lead / Support Roles
Amazon, Rockin Jump, Kay’s Pharmacy, Penn-Mar Human Services
2016.01 - 2019.01
- Held supervisory and safety-related responsibilities across roles
- Developed strong interpersonal, organizational, and crisis management skills
- Gained experience handling medication, data entry, and training responsibilities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Liberal Arts
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD12.2021
Basic Course - Juvenile Detention Officers
New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission Training Academy
01.2024
Skills
- Leadership & Team Supervision
- Juvenile Rehabilitation & Supervision
- Crisis Response & De-escalation
- Report Writing & Documentation
- Facility Operations
- Mentoring & Training Staff
- Community-Oriented Mindset
Certification
- Handle with Care Instructor Certification (Valid: June 2025 – June 2026)
- CPR/AED and First Aid (Valid: December 2023 – December 2025)
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training (Valid: December 2024 – December 2025)
- Police Training Commission Certified – Basic Course for Juvenile Detention Officers, 2024
- Employee of the Month, Tangram – Sept. 2019
- Dean’s List (Multiple Semesters), Morgan State University
- National Society of Leadership and Success Member – Since 2016
Timeline
Sergeant, Senior Juvenile Detention Officer
Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center
2022.09 - Current
Patient Safety Technician
Morristown Medical Center
2021.10 - 2022.09
Paraprofessional / ABA Instructor
Various Locations
2019.01 - 2021.01
Team Lead / Support Roles
Amazon, Rockin Jump, Kay’s Pharmacy, Penn-Mar Human Services
2016.01 - 2019.01
Basic Course - Juvenile Detention Officers
New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission Training Academy
Bachelor of Science - Applied Liberal Arts
Morgan State University