NAJLA P. GERALD
Loris,SC
Summary
Determined, team player with over 15 years of experience within law enforcement. Established verbal and written communication skills with the ability to establish rapport and deescalate conflicts in professional manner. Proven ability to produce in efficient manner, utilizing organizational and prioritization skills. Flexible and welcoming to changes within the workplace. Eager to meet and exceed expectations in a workplace.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Victim Advocate
J Reuben Long Detention Center
05.2023 - Current
- Assist victims of crimes by providing information on victims' rights. Conduct research on new laws and legislative initiatives to ensure updated knowledge while informing victims of their rights.
- Offering emotional support to individuals navigating the initial stages of their cases.
- Accompanied victims during bond hearings and magistrate court proceedings.
- Notify victims on offender status, including custody and release details.
- Address victims concerns and questions with understanding and empathy
- Communicate between law enforcement, prosecutors, and victims by acting as a liaison to ensure information was accurately conveyed.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Maintained accurate victim records and ensured confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering to policies and procedures.
Correctional Officer
J. Reuben Long Detention Center
12.2018 - 04.2023
- Enforces all the rules and regulations of the jail
- Maintains safety and security of the inmates and facility staff, takes custody of new arrivals, escorts inmates to various parts of the jail facility
- Receives/processes incoming inmates; explains jail rules, regulations and procedures; search prisoners, conducts property inventory, and secures personal property; prepares in-processing documentation; makes photographs and fingerprint records of incoming prisoners; obtains NCIC background reports; conducts book-in interviews; answers questions from inmates
- Monitors inmate activities inside the facility on a continual basis, such as during meals and cell cleaning
- Records periodic headcounts of inmates and guard tours.
Detention Clerk
J. Reuben Long Detention Center
09.2010 - 12.2018
- Processed inmates into the facility with proper documentation and maintained accurate records for facility.
- Completed inmate release paper work properly through NCIC and local warrant checks.
- Assisted in training new staff on clerical procedures and data entry systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Loris High School
Loris, SC06-2009
Skills
- File and Record Maintenance
- Ethical Standards of Conduct
- Referral services
- Client Confidentiality
- Documentation And Reporting
- Victim rights knowledge
- Interpersonal communication
- Client advocacy
- Time management
- Professionalism
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Victim Advocate
J Reuben Long Detention Center
05.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer
J. Reuben Long Detention Center
12.2018 - 04.2023
Detention Clerk
J. Reuben Long Detention Center
09.2010 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Loris High School