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Scyquiatta W Harris

Dubuque,IA

Summary

I am a firm Juvenile Detention Officer Supervisor with a 10-year background working in juvenile corrections. Excellent communication and time management abilities. Strong knowledge of all juvenile corrections procedures and interaction concepts. Self-assured and accomplished at communicating with juvenile offenders, observing behavior, and documenting all unity activity. Trained in crisis intervention and prevention. Experience providing day-to-day supervision to youth in a 24-hour detention center compromised of 75-150 youth offenders as well as a hard working employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Juvenile Detention Officer Supervisor

Miami-Dade Juvenile Detention Facility
Miami, FL
10.2013 - 07.2023

My role consisted of:

  • My role consisted of:
  • Ensuring the safe and secure custody of all assigned youth within the detention facility.
  • Supervising and searching detained youth during the admissions process.
  • Preparing detained youth for court appearances.
  • Preparing detained youth for court appearances.
  • Demonstrating leadership by being a positive role model for staff, youth, and the community.
  • Responsible for employee scheduling, workload evaluation, statistical record-keeping, staff training, and maintaining current CPR/First Aid/ Medication Certification.
  • Transporting and escorting detained youth to medical, criminal justice, social services, and judicial facilities as needed.
  • Following departmental and facility policies and procedures.
  • Treating all persons with dignity and respect.

Trainer/Supervisor

APAC/Focus Services
Dubuque, IA
11.1994 - 05.2013
  • Duties as Supervisor:
  • Addressed customer inquiries to increase customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Performed quality assurance audits on completed transactions by reviewing recordings of phone conversations between customers and agents.
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries and resolving complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Prepared work schedules based on staff availability and forecasted demands to optimize personnel coverage.
  • Monitored phone calls to promote better service and provide feedback.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Monitored phone calls to provide feedback and coaching.
  • Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
  • Identified areas of improvement in the customer service process and developed strategies to address them.
  • Set clear expectations and helped employees pursue optimal paths for achieving each target.
  • Resolved escalated customer disputes in a timely manner while maintaining good relationships with customers.
  • Responded to phone and online customer service requests within designated turnaround time to improve customer satisfaction ratings.

Duties as Trainer:

  • Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained staff to meet company objectives.
  • Created training manuals to resolve simple and complex customer issues.
  • Implemented programs designed to increase employee engagement within the team.
  • Drove positive customer satisfaction levels by providing successful training to associates.
  • Evaluated employee job performance and motivated staff to improve productivity.
  • Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
  • Recruited qualified personnel when needed for open positions within the department.
  • Communicated regularly with other departments regarding any changes in policy or procedure that may affect customers.
  • Monitored customer service performance metrics, such as call response times, resolution rates, and customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Assisted staff with resolving complex customer issues and implementing targeted solutions.
  • Issued work schedules, duty assignments and deadlines for office or administrative staff.
  • Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
  • Provided day-to-day leadership to cultivate environment that exemplified company values.

Education

High School Diploma -

Glenbard West HS
Glen Ellyn, IL
06-1990

Certification - Medical Lab Technician/Phlebotomy

Davea Career Center
Addison, IL
06-1990

Some College (No Degree) - Law & Legal Studies

Keiser University
Fort Meyers, FL

Skills

  • Exceptional Written Communication Skills
  • Knowledge of Juvenile Corrections
  • Interactions Concepts
  • Certified in Medication Distribution
  • CPR Certified
  • Restraining Techniques
  • Inmate Supervision
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Incident Reporting
  • Non-Violent Intervention
  • CCTV Monitoring
  • Records Maintenance
  • Behavior Modification
  • File Maintenance
  • Observation
  • Activity Supervision
  • Firearm Safety
  • Inmate Transport
  • Surveillance
  • Restraint Techniques
  • Inmate Rights
  • Behavioral Disorders Familiarity
  • Disciplinary Actions
  • Search and Seize Procedures
  • Courtroom Practices
  • Firearms Training
  • Crisis Management
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
  • Safety and Security
  • Visitation Guidelines Understanding
  • Emergency Response
  • Excellent Problem Solver
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Trained in Defensive Tactics
  • Inmate Interviews
  • Court Procedures
  • First Aid Certification
  • Crisis Intervention Training
  • Courtroom Practices Familiarity
  • Booking Procedures
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Inmate Behavior Modification Tactics
  • Armory and Key Control
  • Equipment Operation
  • File and Record Maintenance
  • Negotiation

Timeline

Juvenile Detention Officer Supervisor

Miami-Dade Juvenile Detention Facility
10.2013 - 07.2023

Trainer/Supervisor

APAC/Focus Services
11.1994 - 05.2013

High School Diploma -

Glenbard West HS

Certification - Medical Lab Technician/Phlebotomy

Davea Career Center

Some College (No Degree) - Law & Legal Studies

Keiser University
Scyquiatta W Harris