Sarah Waryas
Akron,Ohio
Summary
Police Officer with almost a year of service enforcing rules and authority for good of all citizens. Passionate about saving lives, protecting victims and fighting crime. Excellent record of promotion and recognition for going beyond call of duty.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Summit County Sheriff's Office
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- 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 effectiveness.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of inmates and guards.
- Conducted searches of individuals.
- Performed rescue functions and administering emergency medical aid.
- Assisted in the transportation of inmates between facilities, ensuring their safety during transfers while maintaining strict adherence to all security protocols.
- Collaborated with fellow deputies and supervisors to maintain order within the facility and promptly address any conflicts or incidents that occurred.
- Supervised daily recreation activities for inmates to promote physical health, mental well-being, and constructive use of time while incarcerated.
- Maintained a safe and secure environment for inmates by conducting regular cell inspections and monitoring inmate activities.
- Reduced incidents of violence within the correctional facility by implementing conflict resolution strategies and promoting positive communication among inmates.
- Provided compassionate care for injured or ill inmates by administering first aid when necessary and coordinating medical assistance from qualified professionals.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies during critical incidents involving inmates or staff members to ensure the safety of all involved parties while resolving conflicts effectively.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Indian River Juvenile Facility
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Improved facility safety by conducting thorough and consistent security checks.
- Reduced incidents of rule-breaking by implementing effective behavior modification techniques.
- Supervised youth's daily activities for school, meals, and recreation time.
- Developed rapport with offenders, fostering positive relationships to support rehabilitation efforts.
- Led recreational activities that fostered teamwork, communication skills, and physical fitness among residents.
- Maintained a secure environment for juvenile offenders with diligent monitoring and supervision.
- Offered guidance on conflict resolution strategies, helping offenders develop healthy coping mechanisms during their stay at the facility.
Crime Scene Cleaner Supervisor
Aftermath Cleaning & Restoration
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Practiced safe work habits and wore protective safety equipment.
- Inventoried incoming supplies and placed items in stock for use by personnel.
- Mixed water and detergents or acids to prepare cleaning solutions.
- Cleanup of blood,bodily fluids,and other potentially infectious materials.
- Bloodborne pathogen training
- PPE training
- Hazardous communication training.
- Medical waste handling and transporting
Detention Officer
Portage County Detention Center
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Followed daily routine schedule and took head counts of all inmates in assigned cell block.
- Exercised surveillance and control over inmates.
- Conducted inmate and detention facility visual surveillance to identify and subdue unrest.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Monitored conduct of prisoners in housing unit or during work or recreational activities to prevent escape or violence.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
- Used appropriate means to discipline prisoners.
- Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to inmates.
- Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors.
- Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
Residential Supervisor
Oriana House
11.2021 - 04.2022
- The Oriana House is a residential institution correction
- RIP is designed for individuals in lieu of their prison/Jail sentence who need additional guidance to become productive citizens
- Oriana House also serves as a halfway house
- Our goal is to help these individuals stay sober, provide therapeutic classes, help find jobs, education, and housing once they complete our program
- Our daily tasks include
- Pat downs
- Drug screening, Alarm checks, checking their rooms for contraband, watching monitors, and doing whereabouts
- Contact : -Jeff Brown 330-323-1320
Residential Treatment Specialist
Ohioguide Stone
03.2021 - 12.2021
- We house children under the age of 19 whom are in foster care,or that have mental/behavioral issues
- We provide guidance and supervision to youth that live in our facility.The children that stay here are male and female with emotional,behavioral,and mental health issues.Our staff gives the children a therapeutic environment while teaching and implementing routines for daily functioning in life.
Bar and Grill
The Darkroom
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Serving food and drinkings.Inventory.Upkeep/Cleaning.Worked with a cash register,and handled money.Stocked supplies
- Contact : -Shannon Gallagher 440-476-1785
Medical
Premier Physicans Center
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Compnay
- Taking care of sick or injured individuals
- Taking vital signs.Drawing blood.EKG's
- Injections.Sterilizing medical interments and exam rooms.Being present during exams.Wound care
- Going over treatment plans
- Answering phones
- Making appointments
- Filing charts
- Going over medications with the patients
- Contact : -Barb Forgus 216-262-5851
Education
No Degree - Police And Corrections Academy
University of Akron
Akron, OH09.2024
Criminal Justice
Bryant and Stratton College
Akron, Ohio02.2023
Basic Peace Officer -
University of Akron Police Academy, Education
Akron, Ohio01.2018
Sanford Brown College
Middleburgh Heights, Ohio12.2007
Skills
- Cleaning Practices
- Infection Control
- Problem Solving
- Surface and Floor Cleaning
- Decision Making
- Expense Tracking
- Equipment Maintenance
- Stock Inventory Management
- Chemical Handling
- Patience and Empathy
- Youth Counseling
- Restraint Techniques
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Professional boundaries
- Security Procedures
- Gang Awareness
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Suicide Prevention
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Mental Health Training
- Exceptional oral communication skills
- Inmate Supervision
- Correctional facility procedures
- Integrity and ethics
- Incident Response
- Emergency Response
- Physical Fitness
- Defensive Tactics
- Inmate Processing
- Report Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- First Aid
- Search and seizure procedures
- Weapons training
- Protecting People and Property
- Domestic Violence Prevention
- Stress Tolerance
- Counseling techniques
- Body Searches
- Multicultural Competence
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Life Skills Training
- Crisis Intervention
- Certified in CPR/AED
Accomplishments
- OPOTA BASIC PEACE OFFICER TRAING PROGRAM (2017), (2017) 60hrs Firearms
- Summit County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Training (2017)
- Subject Control Techniques
- Summit County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Training (2017)
- NHTSA/Lidar
- U.S
- Department Of Homeland Security (2017)
- FEMA : National Incident Management System
- U.S
- Department Of Homeland Security (2017)
- Introduction to Imcident Command System
- The National Rifle Association Of American
- NRA Basic Pistol Course
- American Red Cross
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Summit County Sheriff's Office
05.2023 - 03.2024
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Indian River Juvenile Facility
04.2023 - 05.2023
Crime Scene Cleaner Supervisor
Aftermath Cleaning & Restoration
12.2022 - 04.2023
Detention Officer
Portage County Detention Center
04.2022 - 05.2022
Residential Supervisor
Oriana House
11.2021 - 04.2022
Residential Treatment Specialist
Ohioguide Stone
03.2021 - 12.2021
Bar and Grill
The Darkroom
01.2012 - 01.2014
Medical
Premier Physicans Center
01.2006 - 01.2012
No Degree - Police And Corrections Academy
University of Akron
Criminal Justice
Bryant and Stratton College
Basic Peace Officer -
University of Akron Police Academy, Education
Sanford Brown College
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