Monique Hunter
Houston
Summary
Insightful Jail Training Officer/Deputy Sheriff and Armed guard with 5 years of experience in corrections and jail environment and commitment to maintaining high levels of safety and organization. Proven leader with great and detail-oriented observation skills. Goal-oriented with calm and focused demeanor in stressful situations.
Competent law enforcement professional accustomed to monitoring jail activity and redirecting inmate behavior to facilitate safety. Dedicated to maintaining inmate, visitor and jail personnel safety.
Seasoned driver possessing exemplary safety record and in-depth knowledge of DOT regulations. Skilled in navigating long-haul routes, safely loading and unloading cargo. Committed to providing excellent customer service and delivering freight on time.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
OTR Flatbed Driver
ATS
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining clear communication with dispatch.
- Improved safety record by consistently performing pre-trip inspections and adhering to federal regulations.
- Enhanced efficiency by planning optimal routes, taking into account weather conditions, construction zones, and traffic patterns.
- Delivered goods on time by effectively managing hours of service and prioritizing tasks based on deadlines.
- Secured loads with proper equipment and techniques, reducing risk of damage during transport.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Load adjustments were made when needed to ensure safe transportation while avoiding violations or fines from authorities.
- Safeguarded cargo integrity by conducting regular checks throughout the journey, adjusting load securement as needed.
Jail Training Officer/Deputy Sheriff
Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff's Office
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of 60 inmates and guards.
- Maintained employees' job performances in conformance with corporate policies and procedures.
- Decreased organizational deficiencies by effectively educating new deputies on care, custody and control.
- Demonstrate professional standards of OPSO and serve as example for recruits and deputies to follow.
- Ensure Jail Training Officers are equipped with evaluation forms required to track performance of their assigned Deputy Recruits.
- Conduct daily rounds of housing units where Deputy Recruits are assigned to observe performance, ask questions, and make recommendations.
- Complete weekly evaluations of progress on JTO's and Deputy Recruits. Report progress of recruits to Assistant Chief of Corrections.
- Includes making arrest, performing of searching and seizures, or execution of criminal warrants, and is responsible for prevention or detection of crime or for enforcement of penal, traffic or highway laws of this State, but not including any elected or appointed head of law enforcement department. "Peace Officer" also includes those sheriff deputies whose duties include care, custody and control of inmates, military police officers within La. Military Department, and security personnel employed by Supreme Court of Louisiana
Armed Security Guard
Inner Parish Security
02.2016 - 04.2019
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols every 30 minutes to spot and investigate concerns.
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
- Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring.
- Logged vehicles entering and leaving premises.
- Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
Education
CDL CLASS A LICENSE - CDL
Coastal Truck Driving School
Harvey, LANo Degree - Nursing
Nunez Community College
Chalmette, LAHigh School Diploma -
New Summit
Jackson, MS06.2012
Skills
- Evidence Identification
- Maintaining Order
- Collecting Evidence
- Contraband Prevention
- Local, State and Federal Regulations
- Prisoner Escorts
- Suspicious Activity Monitoring
- Property Confiscating
- Search and Seizure Laws
- Epic Systems
- Route Planning
- Defensive Driving
- Equipment Inspection
- Load security
- DOT Regulations
- Safe Driving Practices
- Truck Weighing
- Tractor-Trailer Operation
- Time Management
- Truck Driving
- Effective Communication
- Flatbed Trailers
Accomplishments
- Earned CDL Class A Doubles, Triples and Tanker Endorsements.
- Academic award for highest GPA in police academy.
- Earned badge to serve the state of Louisiana as peace officer and commissioned Deputy.
Credential
Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential/TWIC
Timeline
OTR Flatbed Driver
ATS
11.2022 - 02.2024
Jail Training Officer/Deputy Sheriff
Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff's Office
04.2019 - 10.2021
Armed Security Guard
Inner Parish Security
02.2016 - 04.2019
CDL CLASS A LICENSE - CDL
Coastal Truck Driving School
No Degree - Nursing
Nunez Community College
High School Diploma -
New Summit