Melissa Malczewski
Trinidad,Colorado
Summary
Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches. Committed Correctional Officer with passion for criminal justice. Experienced in maximum, medium, and minium security locations. Extensively trained in suicide prevention and defensive tactical techniques.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Colorado Department Of Corrections
Trinidad, CO
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
Child Welfare Case Aide
Las Animas Department Of Human Services
Trinidad, CO
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained up-to-date client records, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of progress and outcomes.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients when needed to ensure seamless access to vital services.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs, prioritizing interventions and services accordingly.
- Assisted clients in navigating complex social service systems while advocating for their needs at various levels.
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding sensitive client information in accordance with agency policies and legal requirements.
- Streamlined documentation processes for improved efficiency and accuracy in case recording.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of case management.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and effective communication skills.
Home Care Provider
Palco
Trinidad, CO
05.2018 - 03.2023
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
Home Health Caregiver
Las Animas County Rehab Center
Trinidad
08.2018 - 02.2023
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
- Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
Education
Bachelor - Bachelor's Degree in Human Services
Colorado State University
Aurora, CO06.2025
High School Diploma -
Trinidad High School
Trinidad, CO05.1998
Skills
- First Aid Training
- Emergency Response
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate Supervision
- Correctional facility procedures
- Policy Enforcement
- Restraint Techniques
- Inmate monitoring
- Safety and security enforcement
- Self-defense tactics
- Observation
- Surveillance
- Search and seizure procedures
- Safety
- Self-defense techniques
- Contraband Seizure
- Security Procedures
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Relationship building and management
- Facility Security
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Observation Techniques
- Gang Awareness
- Firearm operations trained
- Search Procedures
- State and federal laws knowledge
- Evidence Preservation
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Integrity Maintenance
- Firearms Training
- Safety and Security
- Firearm Safety
- Cell Inspections
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Colorado Department Of Corrections
03.2023 - 11.2023
Child Welfare Case Aide
Las Animas Department Of Human Services
07.2022 - 03.2023
Home Health Caregiver
Las Animas County Rehab Center
08.2018 - 02.2023
Home Care Provider
Palco
05.2018 - 03.2023
Bachelor - Bachelor's Degree in Human Services
Colorado State University
High School Diploma -
Trinidad High School