Rational Correctional Officer Sergeant with an assertive and firm demeanor. Committed to maintaining ethical and moral standards while supervising and monitoring staff and offenders. Familiar with mental health and behavioral disorders. Excellent court operations knowledge to allow effective communication with court administrators as needed.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Sergeant
Butler County Sheriff's Office
08.2021 - Current
Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
Participated in development of correctional post orders.
Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different locations throughout the jail.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Works effectively in fast-paced environments.
Ensure staff and inmate safety by completing daily staff assignments that work for both the staff member and operational needs.
Maintain monthly reports for all incoming / released inmates as well as reports that track how many inmates each court is holding.
Maintain / Destroy property as needed to prevent property room congestion.
Assist Road Patrol / Transport Division when they are short staff by allowing OPOTA certified jail officers to complete tasks such as meeting other agency for prisoner swap, picking up inmates from other faciities, doctor runs etc.
Lead morning roll calls to pass on pertinent information to staff as well as delegate any important assignments to staff who will complete it in a timely / efficient fashion.
Conduct daily headcounts twice each shift to ensure accurate inmate counts.
Conduct monthly fire drills to ensure readiness in the event of an emergency.
Certified in the intoxilyzer to ensure breath alcohol tests can be ran while I am on shift if needed.
Trained in Mobile / Rapid ID to assist in identifying John Doe inmates
Trained in body scanner to detect / prevent contraband from entering the facility
Corrections Officer
Butler County Sheriff's Office
04.2017 - 08.2021
Conducted pat downs of inmates to prevent contraband from entering facility.
Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
Streamlined operational efficiencies by effectively maintaining daily shift activity logs.
Monitored staff / inmates via CCTV from the control room at any of the three facilities to ensure safety and security of everyone in the compound.
Used emails, phone calls and court documents to ensure inmates were taken to court when requested.
Corrections Officer
Butler County Sheriff's Office
11.2007 - 10.2014
Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
Conducted pat downs of inmates to prevent contraband from entering facility.
Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
Assisted with Trusty Program to include scheduling as well as hiring / firing inmate workers, assisted with maintaining monthly hour reports and financial reports.
Monitored inmates / staff from control room at all three facilities. Ensured doors were opened / secured in timely manner to allow movement to flow seamless.
Clerk III/ Administrative Assistant/ Deputy at Butler County Sheriff's OfficeClerk III/ Administrative Assistant/ Deputy at Butler County Sheriff's Office
D.A.R.E Instructor/ Public Information Officer at Butler County Sheriff's OfficeD.A.R.E Instructor/ Public Information Officer at Butler County Sheriff's Office