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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
09.2022 - 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
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • 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
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • 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
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • 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, MD
12.2021

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
09.2022 - Current

Patient Safety Technician

Morristown Medical Center
10.2021 - 09.2022

Paraprofessional / ABA Instructor

Various Locations
01.2019 - 01.2021

Team Lead / Support Roles

Amazon, Rockin Jump, Kay’s Pharmacy, Penn-Mar Human Services
01.2016 - 01.2019

Basic Course - Juvenile Detention Officers

New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission Training Academy

Bachelor of Science - Applied Liberal Arts

Morgan State University

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