Nick Sylvester
Manchester,IA
Summary
Hardworking, officer, 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 during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Anamosa State Penitentiary
Anamosa, IA
05.2019 - Current
- Observes and supervises inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Track inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Prepare, process, and maintain forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Escort inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Conduct routine and emergency head counts.
- Member of Correctional Emergency Response Team - conducting cell extractions and riot control.
- Certified in lethal equipment such as; shotgun, rifle, and handgun. As well as numerous less lethal equipment.
- Supervise and run behavioral unit with 60+ inmates at a time.
Youth Care Worker
Hillcrest Family Services
Dubuque, IA
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- Attended MANDT trainings to enhance staff and youth safety during physical intervention.
- Supervised struggled youth while maintaining the health and safety of co-worker and residents.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA05.2019
High School Diploma -
Central Community Schools
Elkader, IA05.2017
Skills
- Disciplinary Actions
- Public Safety
- Incident Reporting
- Security Checks
- Inmate Supervision
- Head Counts
- Corrections
- Firearms Training
- Contraband Searching/Cell Inspections
- Emergency Response
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Anamosa State Penitentiary
05.2019 - Current
Youth Care Worker
Hillcrest Family Services
05.2018 - 08.2018
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Iowa Central Community College
High School Diploma -
Central Community Schools