Stephanie M. Scott
Bloomfield,NJ
Summary
Highly disciplined and motivated individual who is reliable, adaptive and competent. Focused on safety, security, leadership and professionalism. Skilled in communication, de-escalation, inmate and officer supervision and implementing policies to maintain safety, security and order.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
Essex County Department of Corrections
06.2022 - Current
- Supervise daily operations ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulations..
- Oversee inmate behavior and enforce disciplinary measures when necessary, documenting infractions and preparing reports for review by higher authorities.
- Monitor inmate behavior, maintaining order and addressing conflicts promptly.
- Train new correctional staff on operational procedures and emergency response protocols.
- Conduct regular inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with security standards.
- Collaborate with mental health professionals and. medical professionals to address inmate medical needs effectively.
- Maintain order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Inspect housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband.
- Enhance facility safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Supervise officers and performance of daily operations
- Deescalate situations between inmates on inmates and inmates with staff
- Monitor and confirm compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Evaluate officer and inmate trustees job performance
- Improve staff performance by providing training and guidance on institutional policies.
- Assist in operations including cell searches, cell extractions, fire drills and evacuation drills.
- Maintain accurate records of inmate activities, movements, and disciplinary actions.
- Respond to emergencies using appropriate measures to restore order and ensure safety.
- Provide leadership in crisis situations, offering guidance and direction to staff members while ensuring the security of the facility.
- Brief and debrief officers on a daily basis
- Overseeing Record Room Civilian staff and properly reviewing inmates court paperwork for release
Correctional Officer
Essex County Department of Corrections
05.2014 - 06.2022
- Maintained safety protocols to ensure secure environment for inmates and staff.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities, identifying potential risks and implementing corrective actions.
- Monitored inmate behavior, intervening in conflicts to de-escalate situations effectively.
- Documented incidents and observed patterns, contributing to improved security measures.
- Supervise and maintain control and care of inmates within the facility
- Supervised up to 128 inmates in a housing unit
- Maintained a correct inmate count within housing unit
- Daily inspections of the assigned unit
- Maintained a detailed and accurate logbook of the unit
- Resolved inmate issues effectively and quickly
- Enforced policies within the facility on a daily basis
- Searched inmates to ensure safety and security within the facility
- Verified inmate information with other locations of the jail
- Assisted CERT team members and supervisors in cell searches, common area searches and recreational searches
- Observed and supervised inmates
- Assigned inmates trustee positions within the housing area
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Trained new officers on procedures for maintaining order within the facility.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and unauthorized items
Correctional Officer Command Center
Essex County Department of Corrections
04.2020 - 10.2020
- Analyzed data trends to enhance safety and security in the facility
- Coordinated communication between departments during high-pressure situations to maintain service continuity.
- Responsible for all staff and inmate COVID testing.
- Assisted medical staff documenting COVID results.
- Daily communication with medical personnel regarding COVID protocols.
- Responsible for removing COVID positive inmates and transferring them into a 14 day quarantine unit.
- Documented and retested COVID positive staff and inmates
- Assisted the Essex County Health Department medical staff
- Generated three daily reports regarding all data from the facility
- Monitored inmate tablet activity
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ05-2014
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Emergency response
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Policy enforcement
- Staff supervision
- Officer training
- Inmate supervision
- Counseling techniques
- Team leadership
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
- Supervisor of the Year 2022
- Graduate of Essex County Police Academy – Honor Guard – 2016
- Golden Key Honor Society 2014
- Breast Cancer Walk Team Leader
- Community Service for the elderly
Certification
- Electrocardiogram (EKG) Training
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Languages
Conversational Spanish
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
Essex County Department of Corrections
06.2022 - Current
Correctional Officer Command Center
Essex County Department of Corrections
04.2020 - 10.2020
Correctional Officer
Essex County Department of Corrections
05.2014 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Rutgers University