Michelle Roman
Ontario,CA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate career seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Parole Agent Position. Ready to help team achieve DAPO goals. I'm a Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasonable thinking during crisis events. Develop strong rapport with Public, Staff and Offenders. Excellent command in a Correctional Setting and follow safety, security with emergency management protocols.
- Highly motivated individual who enjoys challenges and working in a fast paced, professional environment.
- Possess excellent work habits and ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Excellent verbal/interpersonal skills in order to manage interactions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include experience with interviewing subjects and report writing.
- Excellent attendance and dependability.
- Ability to recount specific details in a written report or in verbal communication.
- Spanish Speaker
- Proficient PC Skills including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word and SharePoint.
- Willingness to learn and Familiarize myself with DAPO supervision tools including but not limited to Virtual Integrated Mobile Office, Strategic Offender Management System, Parole Violation Disposition Tracking System, and Electronic Monitoring System.
- Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
08.2019 - Current
- Provided Safety and Security for Public, Staff and Inmates.
- I maintain a visual surveillance of institutional grounds from observation tower or central security area.
- Use reasonable force when appropriate to protect the safety and security of the Public, Staff, Inmates and Institution.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
Correctional Counselor I (A)
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Under general supervision of a Correctional Counselor II, as a sworn essential Public Safety Officer, my duties were to assemble, organize, analyze, and record information necessary for classification and parole planning for prison inmates.
- Addressed behavior and stability of inmates in order to effectively program withing a Correctional Setting.
- Evaluated progress of inmates in jails and prisons to determine optimal intervention strategies.
- Interviewed and counseled inmates and assisted with their adjustment to their program in a correctional setting.
- Performed peace officer duties as required, assisted custodial staff during emergency situations, such as fights, attempted escapes, or major incidents, such as riots.
- Maintained order and supervised the conduct of inmates; maintained the safety of persons and property.
- Assisted inmates in their adjustment to institutional living, and to educate and provide skill training to prepare an individual for return to his/her community.
- Interpreted and evaluated the inmate's central file for patterns of positive or negative behavior, prepared evaluation reports on inmates for departmental review and for courts regarding recommendations for retention or parole of the inmates.
- Recommended appropriate level of institution to which the inmate would be assigned.
- Prepared cases for Classification Committee, conducted open line weekly.
- Utilized De-escalation/communication/use of force techniques to defend the safety and security of a correctional institution. Updated emergency contact information.
- Protected and maintained the safety of public, staff, inmates and property while enforcing state and Federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Correctional Officer
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Provided Safety and Security for the Public, Staff, and Inmate's by enforcing State and Federal laws and administrative regulations while supervising the conduct of inmates of a Correctional Facility, Level IV, III and I.
- Assisted and responded to any disturbances or emergencies.
- Supervised the conduct of Inmates in housing units, during meals, at recreation, in classrooms, and on work and other assignments.
- Escorted inmates to and from activities when needed.
- Maintained a visual surveillance of institutional grounds from observation towers.
- Used Reasonable Force when appropriate to protect the safety and security of the public, staff, inmates and the institution.
- Conducted institutional counts.
- Utilized de-escalation/communication/use of force techniques to defend the safety and security of a correctional institution.
- Read facility rules, procedures, regulations, post orders, and other formal written materials relevant to job performance.
- Effectively communicated and kept open communication with staff, public and inmates.
- Received and inventoried property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband. Informed inmates of rules, safety and security procedures, and responsibilities.
Correctional Officer
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided the Public, Staff, and Inmate's protection by enforcing State and Federal laws and administrative regulations while supervising the conduct of inmates of a Correctional Facility, Level III and I.
- Assisted and responded to any disturbances or emergencies.
- Supervised the conduct of inmates in housing units, during meals, at recreation, in classrooms, and on work and other assignments.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted Institutional and emergency counts.
- Escorted inmates to and from activities when needed.
- Watched inmate movement and security perimeter on an armed post or patrols grounds, quarters, perimeter security walls and fences.
- Maintained a visual surveillance of institutional grounds from observation towers.
- Used reasonable force when appropriate to protect the safety and security of the public, staff, inmates and the institution. Conducted institutional counts.
- Utilized de-escalation/communication/use of force techniques to defend the safety and security of a correctional institution. Read facility rules, procedures, regulations, post orders, and other formal written materials relevant to job performance.
- Effectively communicated and kept open communication with staff, public and inmates.
- Transferred inmates to Administrative Segregation Unit (ASU) and ensured all appropriate paperwork was processed.
- Received and inventoried property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband. Informed inmates of rules, safety and security procedures, and responsibilities.
Education
No Degree - General Education- Correctional Courses
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA12.2021
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College
San Bernardino, CA04.2010
No Degree - General Education
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA09.2008
High School Diploma -
Chino High School
Chino, CA06.2008
Skills
- Surveillance
- Safety and Security
- Visitation Guidelines Understanding
- Weapons Training
- Safety and Security Enforcement
- Correctional Facility Procedures
- State and Federal Laws Knowledge
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Restraint Techniques
- Security Procedures
- File and Records Management
- Prisoner Transport
- Records Management
- Facility Security
- Emergency Response
- Contraband Seizure
- Evidence Preservation
- Firearm Operations Trained
- Self-Defense Techniques
- Crisis Management
- Inmate Monitoring
Certification
- Certified Correctional Peace Officer
- Correctional Counselor I- Casework Experience
- Trainers for Training
- Bilingual Spanish Speaking
- Developmental Disability Program (DDP)- Trained
- California Post Course- Online Training
- Chemical Agents- Trained
- Firearms- Trained
- Baton- Trained
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Correctional Counselor I (A)
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
05.2022 - 06.2023
Correctional Officer
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
08.2019 - Current
Correctional Officer
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
12.2017 - 08.2019
Correctional Officer
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
11.2016 - 12.2017
No Degree - General Education- Correctional Courses
Rio Hondo College
No Degree - Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College
No Degree - General Education
Chaffey College
High School Diploma -
Chino High School
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