Rita Webster
Summary
Accomplished Correctional Officer with extensive experience at Stillwater Correctional Facility, adept in emergency response and de-escalation techniques. . Skilled in inmate supervision and mental health awareness, fostering a secure and supportive environment. Proven ability in surveillance and relationship management, ensuring compliance with security procedures. Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Stillwater Correctional Facility
Bayport, MN
03.2011 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Supported mental health initiatives for inmates by connecting them with appropriate resources and services within the facility.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
Price Shoppers Furniture
Co-Owner With Justin Webster
Burnsville, MN
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Completed accurate data input or corrections into computer files.
- Improved overall compliance by maintaining detailed records on all cleared personnel and regularly updating information.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive information, fostering trust among colleagues and clients.
- Coordinated shipments, determining timely transport of goods from point of origin to final destination.
- Determined most valuable and cost-effective routes for shipments, overseeing transit time, price and safety.
- Arranged delivery or storage of goods at destinations.
- Oversaw cargo claims to investigate and resolve loss or damage issues during transit.
La Crosse Clearance Center
CO-Owner With Justin Webster
La Crosse, WI
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Completed accurate data input or corrections into computer files.
- Managed a high volume of clearance requests, ensuring efficient processing and adherence to deadlines.
- Safeguarded classified information through regular audits of access controls, storage, and handling practices.
- Coordinated shipments, determining timely transport of goods from point of origin to final destination.
- Facilitated required documentation to manage customs clearance.
- Determined most valuable and cost-effective routes for shipments, overseeing transit time, price and safety.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints, establishing trust and increase satisfaction.
- Arranged delivery or storage of goods at destinations.
Correctional Officer
Stanley Correctional Institution
Stanley, WI
06.2007 - 12.2007
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
- Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
Correctional Officer
Redgranite Correctional Institution
Redgranite, WI
03.2006 - 06.2007
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
Correctional Officer
Taycheecah Correctional Institution
Fond Du Lac, WI
10.2005 - 03.2006
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Implemented effective emergency response plans during crises situations, minimizing harm to staff and inmates.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
- Supported mental health initiatives for inmates by connecting them with appropriate resources and services within the facility.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
Security Guard
Menominee Casino
Keshena, WI
07.2004 - 08.2005
- Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Education
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI12.2004
High School Diploma -
Westby High School
Westby, WI05.2002
Skills
- First Aid Training
- Emergency Response
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate Supervision
- Mental health awareness
- Correctional facility procedures
- Policy Enforcement
- Restraint Techniques
- Inmate monitoring
- Search and seizure procedures
- Safety and security enforcement
- Observation
- Surveillance
- Contraband Seizure
- Self-defense techniques
- Safety
- Security Procedures
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Relationship building and management
- Facility Security
- Weapons training
- Prisoner Transport
- CCTV Monitoring
- Search Procedures
- File and record maintenance
- Evidence Preservation
- Safety and Security
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Stillwater Correctional Facility
03.2011 - Current
Price Shoppers Furniture
Co-Owner With Justin Webster
01.2010 - 01.2013
La Crosse Clearance Center
CO-Owner With Justin Webster
01.2008 - 12.2009
Correctional Officer
Stanley Correctional Institution
06.2007 - 12.2007
Correctional Officer
Redgranite Correctional Institution
03.2006 - 06.2007
Correctional Officer
Taycheecah Correctional Institution
10.2005 - 03.2006
Security Guard
Menominee Casino
07.2004 - 08.2005
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Chippewa Valley Technical College
High School Diploma -
Westby High School