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Sandra Newhouse

1150 E 17th St.,CO

Summary

Seasoned Correctional Officer and Deputy Sheriff with proven expertise in supervising teams and maintaining safety protocols. Excelled at Alamosa County Sheriff's Office by enhancing team collaboration and employing de-escalation techniques, showcasing strong problem-solving skills and a friendly attitude. Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency and public safety.

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in many areas and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

COI / Seargent

State of Colorado Department of Corrections
11.2014 - Current
  • Duties SummarySince becoming a COll my duties include the supervision of at least four employees at a time. Throughout the work week providing a safe and controlled environment for both the public and the offenders along with my coworkers. My duties as Shift Commander include getting a briefing from the previous Shift Commander. I then fill out any pertinent information on the Shift Briefing form to pass along to those working the shift. I fill out all required documentation for off ground work crews including area count sheets and match offender ID's before they leave to work. I hold a briefing with the Major, Captain, Case Managers, Nurse, and Office Personnel. I ask them if they have any information they need passed on. I use DCIS to add or remove offenders on transport days making sure all numbers are good. I ensure all requirements, documentation and duties of each assigned post, control, housing units, visitation, yard, etc are complete by staff. I do rounds on the facility and sign all required documents. Along with the above duties I also have the following duties: Patrol housing units Inspect rooms, doors, windows and locks Check on the welfare of offenders and staff Conduct both formal and informal counts Issue inmate mail, state issued items, cleaning supplies Conduct searches of offenders, cells and common areas Complete and log all pertinent work orders Stand watch in the yard, dining hall, recreation and other security posts Patrol perimeter on foot and conduct unscheduled checks of locks and other security devices Check status of all visitors and volunteers Observe and document offenders behavior Enforce all applicable rules and regulations by writing incident reports and verbal interaction with offender population Serve as a lead worker, mentoring and training Lead briefings at the start of shift along with briefing those higher in command Sign out equipment and issue keys making sure all documentation is correct Log all checks on offenders in RHU Log all in coming and out going traffic on facility Answer phone calls along with radio traffic and contact coworkers, shift commander, first responders etc. as needed Clear count, sign movement log Enter the movement of offenders in DCIS Enter movement of offenders in housing units I am in charge of a unit Determine if sanitation standards are being met by housing porters and provide needed cleaning supplies along with documentation Input offender earnings on a monthly basis Hiring and firing of porters Conduct weekly cell inspections Work visitation and all other posts as needed Participate in all emergency drills Completed all DOC required trainings

Deputy Sheriff/Corporal/FTO

Alamosa County Sheriff's Office
03.2006 - 07.2013
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
  • Served warrants efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
  • Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
  • Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectivenessDuties SummarySupervising between 4-6 officers on my shift Scheduling of all officers for different shifts Doing yearly evaluations and write-ups for any disciplinary actions Taking care of all operations of facility while Superior Officer was on vacation/sick Receiving of inmates - pat downs - asking medical question to see if inmates needs medical attention before entering facility Booking-Releasing-Bonding of inmates NCIC computer Running classification of inmates and podding in correct pod Changing out of all inmates Supervising during meals, library, visitation, attorney visits Running Control Room Cell checks Monitoring of suicidal inmates Answering phones Setting up transports and transporting inmates to and from court, doctors appointments and other facilities (jails, DOC) Communicated with courts and other facilities via phone, fax Called for back up and or medical attention when needed via radio, phone Communicated with Dispatch Filing of inmates files old and new Ordering supplies uniforms, commissary, phone cards, cleaning supplies etc. In house disciplinary of inmates Answering of requests of inmates on Kiosk Machine Entering of funds to inmates accounts on Kiosk Made deposits to bank Scanning of incoming and outgoing mail Receiving of property, medical supplies and money along with writing out receipts for these items Entering and recording court dates and other appointments


Education

Colorado Post Certification - Basic Law Enfrorcement

Trinidad State Junior College
Alamosa
12-2005

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

COI / Seargent

State of Colorado Department of Corrections
11.2014 - Current

Deputy Sheriff/Corporal/FTO

Alamosa County Sheriff's Office
03.2006 - 07.2013

Colorado Post Certification - Basic Law Enfrorcement

Trinidad State Junior College

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