Sherry Salyer
Salyersville,KY
Summary
I am a dedicated person who is a fast learner. I am a very adaptive person to different situations. I work well with others. I am a dependable person and a hard worker. I have some experience with mental health and how to approach the situation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Little Sandy Correctional Complex
09.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- 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.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
Sales Associate
Walmart
08.2019 - 09.2024
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Education
Magoffin County High School
Salyersville, KY05-2017
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Mental health awareness
- Stress tolerance
- Crisis management
- Weapons training
- Prisoner transport
- Observation techniques
- Suicide prevention
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Little Sandy Correctional Complex
09.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Walmart
08.2019 - 09.2024
Magoffin County High School
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