Maria Melisa Jarvis

Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over 23- year carreer. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols. Hardworking and skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts. Extensively trained in suicide prevention and defensive tactical techniques. Resourceful and dedicate with motivational leadership, training and employee supervision experience. Extensive experience in inmate restraints and searches. Proven success enforcing facility policies and reducing inmate altercations. Safety-oriented in maximum and medium security facilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet department goals. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Jailer position.