Shannon Scott
Martinsville,IN
Summary
Committed Law Enforcement professional bringing demonstrated success in monitoring individuals in a Corrections environment. Aiming to fulfill a role in which integrity will be aptly utilized to provide continuous safety, while focusing on maintaining order, protecting people and property and promoting positive community relations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Reserve Deputy
Morgantown Police Department
Morgantown, IN
03.2022 - Current
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle to identify security and safety issues.
- Investigated incidents and crimes
- Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
- Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
Jail Officer
Morgan County Sheriff's Office
Martinsville, IN
08.2019 - Current
- Observed behavior of inmates individually and as group to spot conflicts and implement de-escalation tactics.
- Maintained jail security by performing frequent security checks within cell block and inspecting each cell for contraband.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent dangerous and inappropriate activities
- Utilized weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
- Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Arranged library visits, work assignments, family visits and counseling appointments for prisoners.
- Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors, using x-rays and ION scanner devices.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Maintained custody and control of up to 450 inmates housed in a Medium to Maximum security unit.
- Currently Team Leader on the Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT).
- Conducted Shakedowns, Cell extractions, Inmate movements within the facility
- Written reports and did logs on everyday tasks.
Owner
S And M Construction
Martinsville, IN
06.1995 - 08.2008
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Complete Home Building
- Remodels
- Concrete work
Education
GED -
Martinsville High School
Martinsville, INSkills
- Medical Emergency Response
- Maintaining Order
- Public Safety
- First Aid
- Adult Detention
- Protecting People and Property
- Prisoner Escorts
- Inmate Observation
- Emergency Preparedness
- Disciplinary Hearing Officer
- Courthouse Safety
- Control Crowd
Accomplishments
Achieved current work status by not taking "NO" for an answer.
From 2008-2014 was in a wheelchair.
Thru over a dozen surgeries and physical therapy I beat it.
Since at the Morgan County Sheriffs Office I've completed ILEA Jail school for corrections, applied and made the CERT team, successfully completed CERT Academy, successfully completed the Reserve Academy, completed and am an Instructor in Flashbangs, and will be an Instructor for Tasers by Mid May 2022.
Timeline
Reserve Deputy
Morgantown Police Department
03.2022 - Current
Jail Officer
Morgan County Sheriff's Office
08.2019 - Current
Owner
S And M Construction
06.1995 - 08.2008
GED -
Martinsville High School
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