Nicole Cooper
McAlester
Summary
Dedicated Correctional Sergeant skilled in crisis management and risk assessment. Proven track record in supervising operations and training staff to handle emergencies effectively. Committed to maintaining safety and discipline while fostering a secure environment within the facility.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
Oklahoma State Penitentiary
McAlester, Oklahoma
08.2016 - Current
- Managed emergency response protocols during critical incidents, ensuring swift resolution and minimizing risk to staff and inmates.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving riots, hostage situations, escapes or other critical events.
- Supervised daily operations within the facility to ensure security and safety.
- Trained and mentored new correctional officers on policies and procedures to enhance compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Enforced discipline among inmates in accordance with established rules and regulations to maintain order and safety within the facility.
- Developed incident reports detailing disturbances and disciplinary actions taken.
- Reviewed incident reports and other documentation submitted by subordinates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK05-2028
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Oklahoma State College
McAlester, OK05-2015
High School Diploma -
Colegio Batista Santos Dumont
Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil12-2006
Skills
- Crisis management
- Emergency response
- Incident reporting
- Escape investigations
- Help with STG investigations
- Help with OIG investigations
- Body searches
- Policy enforcement
- De-escalation techniques
- Escapee apprehension
- Risk assessment
- Criminal justice
- Correctional law
- Legal documentation
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Analytical thinking
Accomplishments
Member of the Correction Emergency Response Team
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
Oklahoma State Penitentiary
08.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Colegio Batista Santos Dumont
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northeastern State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Oklahoma State College