Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
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Shana Powell

Lebanon

Summary

Dynamic Corrections Training Sergeant with the Warren County Sheriff's Office, adept at crisis management and analytical thinking. Successfully implemented innovative security policies, enhancing operational efficiency and staff performance. Proven track record in training and developing personnel, while fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within high-pressure environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Corrections Training Sergeant

Warren County Sheriff's Office
04.2003 - Current
  • Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
  • Monitored and evaluated performance of security personnel to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for improvement.
  • Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.
  • Developed and implemented security policies, procedures and systems to protect personnel, property and data.
  • Effectively rolled out new systems for criminal prosecutorial case logs, crime reports, investigations, suspect records, and operational agendas, resulting in strengthened traceability.
  • Researched and maintained current knowledge of security trends and technologies to apply best practices and strategies.
  • Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
  • Applied four tenets of procedural justice when interacting with subordinates.
  • Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Education

Nursing

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH

Corrections Academy

Butler County Sheriff's Office
Hamilton, OH
01-2003

Firefighter-Level 1(Part Time)

Warren County Career Center
Lebanon,OH
01-2001

EMT-Basic

Warren County Career Center
Lebanon, OH
01-2000

High School Diploma -

Clinton Massie High School
Clarksville, OH
06-1996

Skills

  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Simulation training
  • Learning management systems
  • Training needs analysis
  • Recruitment and selection
  • Workforce planning
  • Analytical thinking
  • Crisis management
  • Multitasking
  • Staff discipline
  • Communication skills
  • Resource allocation
  • Report writing
  • Law knowledge
  • Train staff
  • Decision-making
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Criminal justice
  • Stress management
  • Emergency response
  • Custody management
  • Written communication
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Problem-solving

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 13-20 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of Central Square(Tri-Tech).
  • Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of our own corrections academy.

Affiliations

  • Warren County Board of Mental Health

Certification

  • CFR - Certified First Responder
  • Intoxilyzer 8000 Training - August 5, 2010
  • Corrections Supervisor Course for Full Service Service Facilities-August 8, 2011
  • FTO Commander Course- February 3, 2015
  • American Heart Association Instructor- November 16, 2015
  • Taser Instructor( Certified to instruct on Tasers)- December 19, 2015
  • Force Management Instructor- May 6, 2016
  • The Wrap Instructor- September 23, 2016
  • Naloxone Instructor- May 9, 2017
  • Blue Courage Academy Instructor- November 14, 2017
  • PowerDMS Instructor- October 23, 2018
  • Crisis Intervention Training- November 18, 2018
  • PREA- November 27, 2018 and December 5, 2018
  • Instructional Skills- February 8, 2019
  • Subject Control Instructor- April 26, 2019
  • Unit Instructor for Corrections Academy- August 28, 2019
  • Advance CIT- October 10, 2019
  • Individual Chemical Aerosol Instructor- April 20, 2021
  • Guardian RFID Instructor- September 10, 2021
  • OPOTC Commander- October 3. 2022
  • Bulletproof Writing- October 19, 2023
  • Legal Instructor-March 7, 2025


Timeline

Corrections Training Sergeant

Warren County Sheriff's Office
04.2003 - Current

Nursing

University of Cincinnati

Corrections Academy

Butler County Sheriff's Office

Firefighter-Level 1(Part Time)

Warren County Career Center

EMT-Basic

Warren County Career Center

High School Diploma -

Clinton Massie High School
Shana Powell