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Shawnee Nicole Morvel

Weatherford,Tx

Summary

I am organized, ambitious, open-minded, and motivated. I am seeking an opportunity to gain knowledge in Federal Law Enforment. Resilient Officer skilled in maintaining security and peace in high-stress environments. Known for productivity and efficiency in task completion, managing time effectively to meet all job requirements. Specialized skills include conflict resolution, emergency response coordination, and inmate behavior modification strategies. Excel at communication, empathy, and leadership, crucial for fostering safe correctional facilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Office
Lake Charles, Louisiana
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • My job duties were booking in inmates through the booking system, taking in property (inmates personal belongings and money), AFIS (automated fingerprint identification system), pre class, writing in log book, pat downs, strip searches, inmate body scan, shakedowns (inmate cell searches), head counts, reading over post orders, report writing, etc.
  • I am required to watch over my fellow deputies that are under me and to make sure that they are doing their job by policy and procedure.
  • I was in charge of other deputies making sure they are using officer safety.
  • I also did report writing within the jail.
  • If there was an incident that happened within the jail, I would call dispatch to receive a case number then follow the process from there.
  • Monitored inmate behavior to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Conducted regular security checks on facility premises and inmate areas.
  • Assisted in transportation of inmates between facilities and court appearances.
  • Enforced institutional rules and regulations to maintain order within the facility.
  • Responded promptly to emergencies, using established protocols for crisis management.
  • Documented incidents and daily activities in detailed reports for record-keeping.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement and community organizations during operational activities.
  • Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
  • Provided support during rehabilitation programs, promoting positive inmate interaction.
  • Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
  • Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
  • Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
  • Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
  • Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
  • Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict.
  • Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
  • Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
  • Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
  • Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
  • Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
  • Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
  • Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates concerning violations of policy or procedure observed during shift changes.
  • Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.

Patrol Officer

Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office
02.2020 - 09.2021
  • My job is to answer calls from dispatch whether it was a Domestic, Suspicious Persons, Suspicious Vehicle, DWI, speeding, traffic stops, and etc.
  • I followed policy and procedure.
  • I make an arrest when a person has committed a crime.
  • I type up warrants for a judge to sign.
  • I maintain care, custody, and control of persons.

Supervisor

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
05.2016 - 06.2019
  • Supervise other Deputies while maintaining Care, Custody and Control of incoming, outgoing and housed inmates.
  • A-Pod is the busiest area in the entire facility.
  • There is a constant movement of inmates in and out of this area.
  • Some inmates, Minimum Security Classified inmates, have jobs that they must go to at different times.
  • These inmates must be logged in and out every time they leave the area or return to the area.
  • It is my duty to assign Deputies to escort these inmates to various areas of the Correctional Center (Medical, Attorney visits, ect.).
  • Previously I was assigned to Intake, This is the busiest area of the facility.
  • Intake is where all State, Federal and Local inmates are processed when they first enter the Correctional Facility.
  • I was the supervisor for this area as well for 1 year 6 months before being assigned to A-Pod.
  • I was responsible for making sure that all incoming detainees were properly searched, prior to gaining access to the facility, making sure that their property was taken, secured, documented and stored in the property storage room.
  • All detainees had to be booked into the system (AFIS) and assigned to a holding cell, screened for various illnesses or conditions (i.e. mental health issues).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice with a specialization in Forensic Science

American Intercontinental University
Schaumburg, IL
01.2019

Associate of Science - Business Administration

American Intercontinental University
Schaumburg, IL
01.2018

High School Diploma -

Grand Lake High School
Lake Charles, LA
01.2010

Skills

  • Good communication skills
  • Reliable
  • Hard worker
  • Microsoft Office
  • CPR Certified
  • Certified for use of Chemical Agents
  • NAPD Certified
  • DWI Certified
  • NCIC certified
  • Completion of Interview and Interrogations
  • Law enforcement experience
  • Corrections experience
  • Patrol experience
  • Booking procedures
  • Incident reporting
  • Inmate supervision
  • Security protocols
  • Risk assessment
  • Conflict resolution
  • Emergency response
  • Public safety enforcement
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Situational awareness
  • Stress management
  • Contraband detection
  • Prisoner transport
  • Courtroom practices
  • Integrity maintenance
  • Firearms proficiency
  • Excellent problem solver
  • Crime prevention
  • Strategic planning and organization
  • Physical fitness
  • Crisis management
  • Work detail oversight
  • Records management
  • Observation
  • Suicide prevention
  • Inmate rights
  • Crisis prevention intervention (CPI)
  • Inmate monitoring
  • File and record maintenance
  • Visitation oversight
  • Substance abuse
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Contraband inspections
  • Incident prevention
  • Product knowledge
  • Emergency management
  • Mental health awareness
  • Surveillance
  • First aid training
  • Trained in defensive tactics
  • Self-defense tactics
  • Safety and security enforcement
  • Facility security
  • Criminal investigations
  • Ethical standards of conduct
  • Firearm operations trained
  • First aid and CPR certified
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Policy enforcement
  • Evidence preservation
  • Continuing education

References

  • Kim Anderson, 817-629-3221
  • Shaley Gossett, 337-391-1072
  • Dennis Courtney, 318-947-5661

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Office
02.2024 - 07.2024

Patrol Officer

Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office
02.2020 - 09.2021

Supervisor

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
05.2016 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice with a specialization in Forensic Science

American Intercontinental University

Associate of Science - Business Administration

American Intercontinental University

High School Diploma -

Grand Lake High School

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