Samantha Minden
Spring Hill,KS
Summary
Seasoned Detention Deputy with practical knowledge in inmate supervision and facility operations. Possess solid skills in crisis management, conflict resolution, and communication. Demonstrated ability to maintain order within detention facilities while ensuring adherence to established policies. Additional experience in a variety of ancillary duties such as Training Officer, Peer Support, Field Force, and Honor Guard.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Olathe School District
Olathe, KS
10.2024 - Current
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Assisted students with special needs in completing tasks and understanding material.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
Deputy Sheriff
Johnson County Sheriff Office
, KS
06.2017 - 03.2024
- Assisted in the training and orientation of new detention officers, sharing knowledge and best practices.
- Conducted searches of detainees and cells for contraband.
- Responded to detainee requests in a timely and fair manner.
- Monitored detainee behavior, identifying and addressing conflicts or potential security issues promptly.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations, applying disciplinary measures in accordance with policies.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Participated in emergency response drills and real situations, acting swiftly to ensure safety.
- Investigated incidents involving inmates, documenting findings accurately on incident reports.
Education
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS03-2017
Skills
- Organization and prioritization
- Inmate supervision
- De-escalation techniques
- Body and cell searches
- Inmate control
- Key control
- Headcounts
- Emergency response
- Inmate escorting
- Crisis intervention
- Medical emergencies
- Mental alertness
- Restraint techniques
- Prisoner transport
- Integrity and ethics
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Olathe School District
10.2024 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Johnson County Sheriff Office
06.2017 - 03.2024
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice
Johnson County Community College
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