Sheila Rene
Kent,WA
Summary
Proven professional with extensive experience in public safety and crisis intervention, notably with the Washington State Department of Corrections. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills and verbal communication, excelling in high-stress environments. Achieved significant improvements in inmate supervision and rehabilitation programs, underscoring a commitment to security and positive outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections Officer
Washington State Department of Corrections
2024.03 - Current
- Supervising inmates: Monitoring inmate activities, supervising work assignments, and supervising inmates during meals and recreation.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure and orderly environment within the correctional facility.
- Safeguarded public safety by ensuring strict adherence to established policies governing the transportation of inmates between facilities or court proceedings.
- Supported successful emergency response efforts by participating in regular drills and training exercises.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Promoted a positive environment for rehabilitation with effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
Mail Handler Assistant
United States Postal Service
2021.07 - 2024.03
- Handles thousands of packages daily to be sorted to the correct zip codes.
- Ensures that each shipment container contains the appropriate placard for dispatch to correct zip code for transport.
- Organizes the assigned operation for easier sorting and receiving of packages and mail.
- Maintains proper safety procedures by ensuring proper lifting techniques and handling of heavy equipment.
- Sorts flats (i.e., magazines and large envelopes) into buckets to be sorted into city carrier routes assigned to zip codes.
Security Guard
Elite Guard
2011.12 - 2021.07
- Secured entrances and exits by maintaining physical presence and carefully monitoring CCTV.
- Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
- Contacted law enforcement in case of unauthorized persons, documents and materials.
- Protects multi-unit apartment complex with valued asset over 1 million dollars and over 1000 residents
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Communicated with security team and supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
Legal Assistant
Georgia Thomas, PA
2011.01 - 2011.02
- Transcribed weekly and bi-weekly calendar meetings for staff and attorneys.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Prescreen potential clients prior to reviewing and filing cases.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters.
- Maintain schedules and calenders.
- Send correspondence to clients.
Education
Legal Studies
Strayer University
Washington, DCAssociate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Everest Institute
Miami, FL11.2010
High School Diploma -
Miami Carol City Senior High School
Miami Gardens, FL07.2002
Skills
- Public Safety
- Crisis intervention training
- Surveillance monitoring
- Verbal Communication
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Stress Tolerance
- Rehabilitation Programs
- Inmate Supervision
- Self-defense tactics
- Multitasking Abilities
- Autism Experience
- Behavioral observation
- Problem-solving skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
Certification
- Autism Therapy Career College - July 2020 to November 2020
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Washington State Department of Corrections
2024.03 - Current
Mail Handler Assistant
United States Postal Service
2021.07 - 2024.03
Security Guard
Elite Guard
2011.12 - 2021.07
Legal Assistant
Georgia Thomas, PA
2011.01 - 2011.02
Legal Studies
Strayer University
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Everest Institute
High School Diploma -
Miami Carol City Senior High School
- Autism Therapy Career College - July 2020 to November 2020
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