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Maria ESCAMILLA

Watertown,SD

Summary

Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively, unsupervised, and quickly mastering new skills, I am skilled in training coordination and fostering collaboration with law enforcement. I excel in maintaining safety and order while promoting community engagement. My strong communication skills, and reliability, ensure effective supervision and support. Known for maintaining safety and security, conducting inmate counts, and enforcing facility rules and regulations effectively. Strengths include crisis management, conflict resolution skills, and the ability to lead teams efficiently. Notable impacts include the successful implementation of de-escalation techniques, resulting in an improved facility environment. Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Sergeant

Codington County Detention Center
Watertown, SD
06.2013 - Current
  • Interacted with community organizations to facilitate reintegration programs for released inmates.
  • Established effective working relationships with local law enforcement agencies when necessary.
  • Supervised subordinate officers in their daily duties.
  • Maintained records related to inmate movements, disciplinary actions taken against inmates, grievances filed by prisoners and other relevant data.
  • Facilitated communication between inmates, family members, attorneys and other external parties.
  • Conducted random searches for contraband items such as weapons or drugs.
  • Assisted in training new correctional officers on proper security protocols and procedures.
  • Monitored inmate movement within the facility to maintain security and safety of staff, inmates and visitors.
  • Conducted urinalysis tests on staff and inmates to test for illicit drugs.
  • Notified medical staff of inmates requiring medical attention and submitted proper incident reports.
  • Promoted safety, order, and functionality of facility.
  • Assigned and monitored training needs of subordinate staff members to close knowledge and performance gaps.
  • Oversaw assigned court trips for jailers, maintaining security of staff and public.
  • Addressed complaints from visitors concerning potential violations of prison policy or procedure.

Search and Rescue

Codington County
Watertown, SD
08.2012 - 11.2024
  • Contributed expertise to high-performance search and rescue team operations.
  • Assisted with search and rescue operations for missing persons.
  • Assisted with search and rescue operations when needed, utilizing appropriate resources.
  • Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies during search and rescue operations involving missing persons.
  • Assisted with search and rescue operations as needed.

Education

Criminal Justice, Psychology, And Human Service

MOUNT MARTY COLLEGE
Watertown, SD
05-2012

Skills

  • Policy enforcement
  • Incident reporting
  • Training coordination
  • Record keeping
  • Team leadership
  • Communication skills
  • Law enforcement collaboration
  • Rules of conduct
  • Inmate supervision
  • Self-defense techniques
  • Reliability
  • Schedule management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Professional demeanor
  • Self motivation
  • Community engagement

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Correctional Sergeant

Codington County Detention Center
06.2013 - Current

Search and Rescue

Codington County
08.2012 - 11.2024

Criminal Justice, Psychology, And Human Service

MOUNT MARTY COLLEGE
Maria ESCAMILLA