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Sheila Fluhr

Depauw,IN

Summary

Seasoned Correctional Officer adept in emergency response and de-escalation techniques. Demonstrated leadership by enhancing facility security, reducing contraband by significant margins, and fostering team morale. Excelled in mental health awareness, ensuring inmate safety and promoting an inclusive environment.

Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security within facilities. Skilled in crisis management, conflict resolution, and enforcing rules and regulations. Focused on collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication, with keen observational skills and strong sense of integrity.

Resourceful and dedicated with motivational leadership, training and employee supervision experience. with over 20 years in corrections.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer

Harrison County Sheriff's Office
11.2018 - Current
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Conducted cell searches to detect contraband.
  • Ensured inmate safety via vigilant behavioral monitoring.
  • Conducted thorough searches of inmates, cells, and common areas.
  • Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Enhanced staff communication through participation in regular briefings.
  • Upheld regulations and policies governing correctional facilities.
  • Displayed cultural sensitivity when engaging with diverse populations in the correctional setting.
  • Facilitated inmates' access to mental health resources.
  • Interviewed inmates to gather relevant details and assess their requirements.
  • Enhanced team spirit and collaboration through strong leadership.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
  • Diffuse hostile confrontations swiftly.
  • Recorded and summarized incident reports for procedural follow-up.
  • Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
  • Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
  • Administered drug tests to inmates.
  • Exchanged critical data with fellow officers.
  • Worked alongside colleagues to uphold a secure environment.
  • Conducted regular inspections to identify potential risks.

Correctional Lieutenant

Harrison County Sheriff's Office
07.2008 - 11.2018
  • Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates for accuracy before forwarding them up the chain of command for further action if needed.
  • Demonstrated professionalism and integrity to subordinate staff.
  • Applied conflict resolution techniques to defuse tense situations.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into incidents, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up actions were taken.
  • Generated shift schedules accommodating both operational requirements and individual preferences.
  • Monitored behavior of all incarceration facility personnel to identify potential threats.

Operations Lieutenant

Kentucky State Reformatory
03.2002 - 08.2008
  • Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth.
  • Supervised staff for maximum efficiency.
  • Coordinated employee schedules considering their strengths.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Managed budget efficiently, ensuring optimal fund allocation.
  • Set clear expectations for staff with effective communication.

Education

Corrections Officer

Kentucky Correctional Academy
Louisville, KY
04-2003

High School Diploma -

Oldham County High School
Buckner, KY
05-1985

Skills

  • First aid certified
  • CPR certified
  • Emergency response
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Firearms training
  • Courtroom practices
  • Mental health awareness
  • Safety and security enforcement

Training

40 hour pre-basic

Jail School

Kentucky Certified Emergency Response Team

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Harrison County Sheriff's Office
11.2018 - Current

Correctional Lieutenant

Harrison County Sheriff's Office
07.2008 - 11.2018

Operations Lieutenant

Kentucky State Reformatory
03.2002 - 08.2008

Corrections Officer

Kentucky Correctional Academy

High School Diploma -

Oldham County High School

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