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Shanice Poole

Natchez,MS

Summary

Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols. Hardworking Correctional Officer skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches. Correctional Officer offers 6-year history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer

Rivers Correctional Center
Ferriday, LA
07.2021 - Current
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.

Administrative Assistant

Acadiana Center For Youth
Bunkie, LA
02.2019 - 07.2021
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
  • Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
  • Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
05.2016

High School Diploma -

Ferriday High School
Ferriday, LA
05.2011

Skills

  • Firearms Training
  • Security Checks
  • Contraband Searching
  • Facility Inspections
  • Inmate Supervision
  • Head Counts
  • Safety and Security
  • Correctional Facility Procedures
  • Prison Settings
  • Health and Safety Regulations

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Rivers Correctional Center
07.2021 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Acadiana Center For Youth
02.2019 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Grambling State University

High School Diploma -

Ferriday High School
Shanice Poole