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NATONJA RIGGSBEE

NATONJA RIGGSBEE

Corrections Officer
Forest Park,GA

Summary

Hardworking Job Title skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches. Correctional Officer offers Number-year history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts. Vigilant Job Title skillful communicating with inmates to diffuse tense situations and resolving conflicts. Expertise in managing and monitoring offender daily activities, overseeing safe transport of offenders and operating communication systems. Certified in Area of Certification.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Corrections Officer

Geo
Lovejoy, Ga
07.2023 - Current
  • Promoted a positive environment for rehabilitation with effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
  • Contributed to ongoing efforts aimed at improving the overall quality and effectiveness of correctional services through participation in department-wide audits, inspections, or policy review processes.
  • Facilitated timely communication with legal professionals by preparing detailed reports regarding individual inmate behavior, progress, or concerns for use during parole hearings or trial proceedings.
  • Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.

Cashier

McDonalds
Deer Park
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Greet customers entering the store and drive thru
  • Assist with making drinks and preparing orders to go or dine in
  • Process cash and credit transactions in a timely manner
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the store and dining room
  • Restock condiments and supplies
  • Offer new products and promote sales.

Unit Supervisor

SCO FAMILY OF SERVICES at MADONNA HEIGHTS RTC
Dix Hills
01.2002 - 01.2013
  • Responsible for maintaining a positive, healthy environment in which adolescent girls ages 13-21 reside in an RTC and ensure they are exposed to a meaningful living experience
  • Promotes and fosters positive values by role modeling
  • Maintained awareness of Residents emotional, personal, physical and spiritual needs and making referrals in order to meet these needs
  • Supervision and training of Child Care Staff, evaluations, discipline & scheduling
  • Assured the consistency of the Unit routine, maintaining cleanliness, organizing special events, clothing and supply inventory and all scheduling
  • Wrote CTPRs and attends meetings, attends weekly Behavior Management Meetings, reviewed Progress Notes, Incident Reports, and Informational Reports, Oversees the proper documentation in the log and made entries
  • Crisis Intervention, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention(TCI) Trained
  • Assured that Staff adhered to all Agency Policies and Procedure
  • Implemented the Agency’s Restriction System within the guidelines established
  • Assumed in charge responsibility and monitors the Campus when necessary
  • Developed work schedule for Staff in order to meet the needs of the program and assure proper supervision of the residents, including vacation schedule, responsible for covering the Unit in the absence of adequate staffing
  • Served as a Core Team Committee Member to help the Agency implement the Sanctuary Model within the Program.

Real Estate Agent

TERRACE HOMES REALTY
Islip
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Sold homes
  • Listed homes for sale
  • Provided tours of homes to prospective clients
  • Estimated the current market price
  • Suggested a reserve or minimum selling price
  • Assessed buyers’ needs and located propertied form their consideration.

Ambulance Driver

LIFESTAR AMBULANCE COMPANY
Holtsville
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Responsible for transporting patients to and from medical appointments
  • Attended and assisted patients with all appointments
  • Provided secure and safe transport and supervision.

Bus Driver

SUFFOLK TRANSPORTATION
Bayshore
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Transported children to and from school
  • Monitored children’s behavior
  • Provided a safe environment for students during transport
  • Complied with traffic regulations while operating the vehicle in a safe and courteous manner
  • Followed strict time schedule in order to assure students were picked up and dropped off on time.

Childcare Supervisor

LITTLE FLOWER CHILDREN SERVICES
Wading River
01.1990 - 01.1993

Education

Associates of Science / Criminal Justice - undefined

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY

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Mercy College

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Pace Business Institute

Skills

Security Procedures

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References

REFERENCE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST

Timeline

Corrections Officer

Geo
07.2023 - Current

Cashier

McDonalds
01.2015 - 01.2018

Unit Supervisor

SCO FAMILY OF SERVICES at MADONNA HEIGHTS RTC
01.2002 - 01.2013

Real Estate Agent

TERRACE HOMES REALTY
01.2001 - 01.2003

Ambulance Driver

LIFESTAR AMBULANCE COMPANY
01.1997 - 01.1999

Bus Driver

SUFFOLK TRANSPORTATION
01.1995 - 01.1997

Childcare Supervisor

LITTLE FLOWER CHILDREN SERVICES
01.1990 - 01.1993

Associates of Science / Criminal Justice - undefined

Nassau Community College

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Mercy College

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Pace Business Institute

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