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Work History
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Tara Mitchell

Dept of Homeland Security
Waco,TX
1
Language
15
years of professional experience

I served in the US Navy. In 2028 I will have my bachelors degree in psychology. I have experience in security for inmates and transporting them. I have a little experience working in death row. Experience with communication skills along with reintegrating people back into society. I'm a hard worker and fast learner. I have a great work ethic and great team work, on time, flexible. I'm very honest and trustworthy. I am a very patient person and very strong minded.

Work History

Detention Officer

6 Months
Dept of Homeland Security | 07.2025 - 01.2026
  • Ensured no contraband entered the facility.
  • Prevented illegal material from entering the detention facility.
  • Ensured timely and secure transportation.
  • Monitored visitation periods for compliance.
  • Investigated inmate complaints and disputes.
  • Optimized staffing efficiency.
  • Performed daily cell inspections using standardized checklist, correcting sanitation or safety violations before supervisor review.

Sailor

6 Months
US NAVY | 05.2024 - 11.2024
  • Basic combat military training.
  • Executed lifesaving CPR and first aid on injured sailor until medical team arrived on deck.

Corrections Officer

1 Year 6 Months
Texas Department of Criminal Justice | 01.2022 - 07.2023
  • Security for inmates.
  • Looked through incoming and outgoing mail for contraband.
  • Conducted security checks.
  • Ensured the safety and security of both staff and the general public by employing defensive techniques and physical restraints.
  • Checked the condition of the correctional facility's locks, window bars, doors, and gates to ensure security and help prevent escapes.

Firefighter

3 Months
Centerville Volunteer Fire Department | 05.2011 - 08.2011
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Ensured that well-developed safety plans for safe and timely evacuations were in place.
  • Had a strong understanding of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which allowed me to make sound decisions in emergency situations.
  • Assisted with salvage and firefighting operations.
  • Completed written recommendations on probationary firefighters and conducted periodic firefighter written performance evaluations.
  • Calmly and effectively directed evacuations to avoid fatalities, injuries, and panic during fires and emergencies.

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Southern New Hampshire University | Manchester, NH | 01.2023

BA - Psychology

American military university | 08.2026
I am currently attending a full time online school

High School

Sparks High School | Sparks, NV | 01.2013

Skills

Heavy lifting
Fast learner
Hard worker
Motivated
Ambitious
Communication skills
People person
Goal oriented
Trustworthy
On time
Excellent verbal communication
Money management
Customer service
Cleaning and sanitizing
Product recommendations
Military combat training experience
Law enforcement experience
Basic life support/CPR training
Correction's certification
Arabic reading (Experienced)

Languages

Arabic (Proficient)

Interests

Wrestling

Accomplishments

  • Certified in OC spray and weapons
  • Certified to carry explosives by the ATF

Timeline

Detention Officer

Dept of Homeland Security
07.2025 - 01.2026Read More

Sailor

US NAVY
05.2024 - 11.2024Read More

Corrections Officer

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
01.2022 - 07.2023Read More

Firefighter

Centerville Volunteer Fire Department
05.2011 - 08.2011Read More

Sparks High School

High School
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Southern New Hampshire University

Associate of Science from Criminal Justice
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American military university

BA from Psychology
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Tara Mitchell