Patricia Kohler
Ocala
Summary
Experienced and driven professional seeking a position that allows for full utilization of my skills, strategic planning capabilities, strong work ethic, and proven leadership abilities. With a track record of success in my roles at the Department I am adept at analyzing complex situations, developing innovative solutions, and driving impactful results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Classification Supervisor
Florida Department of Corrections
03.2024 - Current
- Managed a diverse caseload, prioritizing work according to risk levels and project timelines for optimal results.
- Regularly reviewed department policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Audited inmate files to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Developed comprehensive training materials, resulting in increased staff competency and productivity.
- Oversee the work of classification staff and clerical employees
- Review and audit classification staff work
- Serve on the Institutional Classification Committee (ICC)
- Respond to correspondence from inmates' families
- Develop plans of action to address deficiencies
Senior Classification Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Assists the Classification Supervisor in administrative functions
- Manages a Release Officer caseload including those pending release
- Re-Entry Coordinator
- Oversees classification grievance responses
- Answers correspondence from inmate’s families, lawyers, or third parties
- Assist the Classification Supervisor in Corrective Action Plans
- Ensures Classification standards for ACA and Operational Reviews are in compliance
Classification Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
06.2017 - 04.2022
- Approved inmate’s placement in confinement and disciplinary reports, conducted disciplinary hearings, adhered to policy and procedure regarding disciplinary infractions, and monitored inmates in disciplinary confinement
- Conducted confinement ICT rounds
- Close Management Hearings
- Non-negative transfers
- Special Reviews
- As an ICT function, made decisions regarding the final outcome of protection and security investigations
- Approved/Disapproved Inmate Visitation Suspensions
- Assisted in the implantation of the Short Sentence Programming
- Built arrest histories
- Ensured compliance with all Classification Standards
- Manages a caseload of inmates
- Interviews inmates and prepares classification and progress reports
- Supervises and evaluates inmate progress and identifies inmate’s needs
- Performs file audits to ensure the accuracy of an inmate’s file
- Evaluates and recommends inmate custodies
- Evaluates, monitors and record inmate gain time award
- Responds to inmate requests, correspondence and telephone inquiries
- Ability to interview and counsel inmates
Correctional Officer Sergeant
Florida Department of Corrections
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
- Timesheet Supervisor
- Security Grievance Coordinator
- Operational Review Coordinator
- Regional Monthly Reports
- Employee Post Changes
- Reviews and analyzes Use of Force Reports
- Reviews Incident Reports
- Created Corrective Action Plans
- American Correctional Association Coordinator
- Prison Rape Elimination Act Coordinator
- Data Entry for Report Writer Software, Management Information Notification System (MINS), Roster Management System (RMS), Department of Corrections Accreditation Management System (DCAMS), and Emergency Management Application
Correctional Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
04.2012 - 04.2015
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts, and other dangerous activities
- Ensuring proper inmate counts
- Inmate Drug Testing Supervisor
- Completing Housing/Control Room logs
- Special Withdrawal Coordinator
- Reviewing and Organizing Institutional Files
- Roster Management completion
- Indigent Inmate Coordinator
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain the safety and security of personnel and the general public
- Oversee inmates during meals, visits, and recreation
- American Correctional Association Coordinator
- Prison Rape Elimination Act Coordinator
Education
AA Degree - Mathematics (not completed)
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, Florida06.2009
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Reliability
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Professionalism
- Employee development
Timeline
Classification Supervisor
Florida Department of Corrections
03.2024 - Current
Senior Classification Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
04.2022 - 03.2024
Classification Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
06.2017 - 04.2022
Correctional Officer Sergeant
Florida Department of Corrections
04.2015 - 06.2017
Correctional Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
04.2012 - 04.2015
AA Degree - Mathematics (not completed)
Tallahassee Community College
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