Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Renita L. Cox

Suitland,MD

Summary

Seeking employment reflective of work experience with opportunities for advancement. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Monitoring Specialist, Office of Investigative Services

DC Department of corrections, Washington DC
08.2023 - Current
  • Monitors Surveillance systems and devices, such as CCTV, Inmate telephone and GPS vehicle tracking systems.
  • Maintain in confidence any information regarding case investigation not made public except for communication with others who have a need to know for the proper administration of justice.
  • Export video and audio recordings and data files for advanced analysis by CSC Intelligence analysts and other personnel.

Conducts tape reviews as assigned.

  • Maintain and preserves surveillance monitoring logs, video audio and data records.
  • Works with minimal supervision.
  • Monitors facility activities, facility condition, surveillance systems and functionality, and individual movements continuously.
  • Monitors the RFID system and recognizes, acknowledges, and manages alarm scenarios within the facility.

Operate surveillance systems and devices such as various Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV), Body-Worn Camera (BWC), Inmate Telephone Systems (ITS), and Electronic Communication Devices (ECD).

Provide real-time monitoring and response to incidents and activities that occur in and on the grounds of DOC facilities, which are composed of the Central Detention Facility (CDF), the Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF), and the Central Cell Block (CCB).

Monitors the RFID systems and recognizes, acknowledges, and manages alarm scenarios within the facility to determine the threat level of a suspicious situation or persons.

Provide an intelligence support system, including providing information regarding activities of habitual or career offenders or individuals/groups who may pose a unique and significant threat to the safety of staff members and inmates within the DOC.

Report events and situations that appear to be at variance with DOC security policies, procedures, and protocols to the CSC supervisor and or appropriate supervisory personnel; and follow up with accurate and detailed documentation.

Export video, audio recordings, and data files for advanced analysis by CSC intelligence analysts and other personnel.

Conduct internal investigations, providing intel reports with detailed and accurate information, involving inmates and or DOC staff.

Monitor inmate audio calls and text messages to determine illegal activity concerning drug trafficking.

Label and store evidence such as drug paraphernalia, weapons, documents, etc., collected by OIS investigators when performing cell inspections and or when incidents occur involving inmates. Release evidence to MPD

investigators as well as in-house investigators when preparing for court proceedings and or adjustment board hearings.

Process subpoenas for the District Attorney’s office/District Court that require video, audio downloads, and other inmate personal information, with a tracking system to ensure accurate location of information.

Compress/zip and upload processed Subpoena files to the USAFx system, which allows Attorneys to view and download audio, text message, video, and other material that is requested.

Access, review, and upload body cam footage to the database warned by Correctional Officer and TAC Teams.

Official testimony in legal court proceedings for administrative and open hearings.

Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies.

  • Monitored system performance and identified potential issues to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of monitoring tools to enhance data accuracy and reliability.

Police Officer, Uniform Patrol Division

Protective Services Police, Washington, DC
10.2007 - 08.2023
  • Provide protection and security for persons and buildings within the District of Columbia Government.
  • Enforce DC Code and Federal Laws using vehicle and foot patrol, by authority of the Office of the Mayor.
  • Performed preliminary investigations and prepared incident reports
  • Performed compliance checks and uniform attire inspection on contract officers posted throughout Government properties.
  • Notified proper authorities of emergency situations
  • Worked in the Security Service Center (SSC) or the Central Communication Center (CCC) and monitored the CCTV’S cameras and activity in the building, maintained a daily log on a daily blotter to pass down all pertinent information to the oncoming shift, dispatched assignments to officers working the location to respond to emergency situations, answered phones and direct calls to appropriate office or person. Maintained confidentiality of nonpublic information, strictly adhere to all policy and procedures with regards to protecting personal and private individual information.

Special Police, Uniform Police Division

DC Housing Authority Police, Washington, DC
01.1997 - 10.2007
  • Adhered to and enforced DC Code and Federal Laws, as well as Rules, Regulations, Policy and Procedures set forth by DC Housing Authority
  • Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls
  • Maintained safety and security for the residents and lawful visitors of Housing Authority properties and buildings by making lawful arrest when necessary
  • Performed investigations and testified during court appearance.
  • Performed preliminary investigations and prepared incident reports
  • Notified proper authorities of emergency situations

Education

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Metropolitan Police Training Academy
Washington, DC

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Lenox Adult Education Center
Washington, DC
06.1993

High School Diploma - undefined

Ballou High School
Washington, DC
05.1991

Skills

  • Incident management
  • Security compliance
  • Incident reporting
  • Discipline
  • Emergency response
  • Evacuation procedures
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 3 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of Time lines.
  • Documented and resolved [tracking] which led to accurate time line.

Certification

  • Crisis Intervention Officer (CIO) 12/15 – 12/15 Received classroom training included but not limited to, recognize the signs of mental illness, determine the most appropriate response, and use de-escalation techniques that build on skills and training. Learned about available mental health resources, toured community based mental health clinics; hear directly from consumers of mental health services and family members of their personal experiences and the effect of the stigma associated with mental health and learned how to fill out proper paper work.
  • Basic Investigators Course Greenbelt, MD 11/14 - 11/14 Received classroom training but not limited to gather evidence, perform surveillance, conduct interviews, provide court testimony, prepare reports and conduct background investigations.
  • Protective Services Police Basic Police Officer Training Washington, DC 10/07 – 10/07 Received classroom and field training included, but not limited to, Basic first Aid, AED and CPR, Active Threat, Emergency Management, Critical Incident Command, Defensive Tactics, Basic Police Procedure, Active shooter training, Building Sweeps and DC Code.
  • DC Housing Authority Police - Police Officer Washington,
  • Uniform Police Division -Adhere to and enforced DC Code and Federal Laws, as well as rules, Regulations, Policy and Procedures set forth by DC Housing Officials and Inspectors - Maintain safety and security for residents and lawful visitors of Housing Authority Properties and buildings by making arrest, - Perform investigations and testifying during courtroom appearances.
  • Monitors all safety devices such as fire alarm systems, elevators, closed circuit television systems, and telephone and radio networks; responds to emergencies if devices are activated; resets fire alarms as appropriate.
  • Identifies each emergency at housing facility such as floods, fires, and other hazardous conditions which could affect safety of authorized families, individual guests, staff and property; notifies appropriate Housing Management Office, and notifies DCHA Command Center or supervisor of such conditions if Housing Management Office is closed.
  • Prepares daily incident, infraction and other problem reports covering activities and events occurring during course of shift; ensures proper documentation of events are recorded and reported to supervisor.

Timeline

Monitoring Specialist, Office of Investigative Services

DC Department of corrections, Washington DC
08.2023 - Current

Police Officer, Uniform Patrol Division

Protective Services Police, Washington, DC
10.2007 - 08.2023

Special Police, Uniform Police Division

DC Housing Authority Police, Washington, DC
01.1997 - 10.2007

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Lenox Adult Education Center

High School Diploma - undefined

Ballou High School

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Metropolitan Police Training Academy
Renita L. Cox