Thomas Belton
Hillcrest Mable Rose
Papillion,NE
28
years of professional experience
I have the compassion plus over 25 years of experience in working at Douglas County Correctional Center. I also have 20 years of working at the Reentry Assistance Program formerly known as the Day Reporting Center at Douglas County. I am able to discern behaviors and allocate realistic goals. I also have a history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with clients and colleagues. Very reliable and I am not afraid of challenges or deadlines.
Work History
Correctional Officer II
26 Years- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Arranged for medical and dental care of clients.
- Assisted clients in attaining Identification, social security cards, birth certificates.
- Conducted on-site job checks
- Assigned clients to class schedule
- Participated in weekly meetings to discuss clients behaviors and progress
- Entered clients in data base and updated weekly
- Discussing realalistic goals with clients
- Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates.
- Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse.
Soldier / Sgt
9 Years 2 Months- Basic infantry skills
- 88 Mike Truck driver supported base operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
Chauffeur
1 Year 8 Months- Transported residents safely to medical appointments, outings, and scheduled activities.
- Assisted passengers with boarding, mobility needs, and door-to-door support.
- Inspected vehicle condition before trips and reported maintenance concerns promptly.
- Maintained accurate trip records, pickup times, and destination details.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing punctual, reliable transportation services and maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Ensured passenger safety by adhering to traffic laws and regulations at all times.
- Maintained excellent vehicle cleanliness, both interior and exterior, for optimal client comfort.
- Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
- Communicated clearly with residents and caregivers regarding schedule changes and delays.
- Coordinated daily routes with staff to support timely resident transportation.
- Followed traffic laws, safety procedures, and passenger care guidelines consistently.
Education
Associates - Criminal Justice / General Studies
Skills
Client Supervision
Conduct Reporting
Practical Problem-Solving
Conflict Resolution Skills
Safety and Security Enforcement
Suicide Prevention Training
Scheduling Medical Appointments
Rule Enforcement
Work Release Programs
De-Escalating Conflicts
Active Listening
Safety and Security
Help clients establish employment
Scheduled clients in classes
First Aid Certification
Medical Emergency Response
Informational report writing
Disciplinary Action
Behavioral Disorders Familiarity
Timeline
Chauffeur
Hillcrest Mable Rose
05.2023 - 01.2025Read More
Soldier / Sgt
United States Army Reserve
09.1999 - 11.2008Read More
Correctional Officer II
Douglas County Department Of Corrections
01.1997 - 01.2023Read More
Metropolitan Community College
Associates from Criminal Justice / General Studies
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