Sha'Niya Nixon
St Petersburg,FL
Summary
A devoted team player who possesses the interpersonal and diversity sensitivity skills necessary to enhance collaboration with others. Strong multitasking ability, recognized for excellent communication skills and the ability to manage and enthusiastically complete tasks.
Detail-oriented professional skilled in inmate supervision and safety enforcement. Experienced in training new officers and collaborating with staff to develop effective rehabilitation programs, ensuring high standards of security and safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Geo Group Inc
11.2023 - 01.2026
- Monitored inmate behavior to maintain safety and security within facilities.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify contraband and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Responded to emergencies, employing de-escalation techniques to manage volatile situations.
- Documented daily activities and incidents in detailed reports for management review.
- Collaborated with staff to develop effective rehabilitation programs for inmates.
- Assisted in training new correctional officers on policies and procedures.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
Correction Support Personnel
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Logged inmate movements in and out of the dormitory.
- Logged security staff, medical staff, and civilians movement in and out of the dormitory.
- Set up visitation for in person visit/video visit with inmates and attorneys.
Correctional Officer
Geo Group Inc
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Implemented strategies to improve inmate communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Participated in team meetings to enhance operational efficiency and address challenges effectively.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- 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.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
Membership Clerk
Little Angel Academy
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Coordinated communication between parents and staff regarding membership inquiries and updates.
- Maintained accurate records of member data using membership management software.
- Implemented improvements in membership renewal processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Greeting visitors and manage supply intake/deliveries.
- Handle all incoming referrals from ELC and families first of PBC.
- Assist other operational staff with work overflow.
- Conduct outgoing referrals for parents to outside services.
- Logging member information into spreadsheet on a weekly sheet.
- Assist and mentor student groups.
- Provide educational materials, including daily lesson plans, and weekly packets to parents.
Education
School of Justice, Public Safety, And Law Studies - Corrections
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL01-2023
No Degree - Business Administration
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FLHigh School Diploma -
Glades Central Community High School
Belle Glade, FL05-2018
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Restraint techniques
- Search and seizure procedures
- Observation
- Safety and security enforcement
- Disciplined
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Inmate transport
- Multitasking
- Incident reporting
- Central and pod control
- Suicide prevention
- Firearm operations trained
Accomplishments
Most Improvement at Miami Dade North campus for DC Class 197.
Certification
FCIC/NCIC Limited access certification.
FDLE state officer certification.
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Geo Group Inc
11.2023 - 01.2026
Correction Support Personnel
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
08.2023 - 10.2023
Correctional Officer
Geo Group Inc
02.2022 - 08.2023
Membership Clerk
Little Angel Academy
12.2019 - 01.2022
School of Justice, Public Safety, And Law Studies - Corrections
Miami Dade College
No Degree - Business Administration
Bethune-Cookman University
High School Diploma -
Glades Central Community High School