Poised Juvenile Detention Officer maintaining safety, security and discipline of juveniles under court custody. Knowledgeable of counseling practices and juvenile detention management. Skilled in interviewing juveniles and analyzing root causes of behaviors.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Juvenile Detention Officer
State Of North Carolina, Dept. Of Public Safety
08.2022 - Current
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
Intake and process new inmates into the system
Improved facility safety by conducting thorough and consistent security checks on all living quarters and common areas.
Conducted room searches for contraband items to maintain a safe environment within the facility.
Established rapport with juvenile detainees through respectful communication that fostered trust-building relationships necessary for effective rehabilitation.
Nuclear Security Officer III
Duke Energy/ Securitas Security Services
08.2011 - 08.2022
Performed regular foot patrolling on entire protected area, vital area and gates to monitor nuclear facility security.
Monitored and checked vehicles, personnel and possessions at entry and exit points.
Controlled entry processing of individuals into protected and vital areas by verifying identity and authorization to enter.
Operate handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
Managed lawful access control functions at Owner Controlled Access (OCA) entry points to prevent unlawful access to area with any weapons.
Probation/Parole Surveillance Officer
NC Department Of Public Safety
04.2010 - 08.2011
Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
Collaborated with institutional staff, area law enforcement, mental health boards, county attorneys and treatment providers.
Performed routine home inspections and drug tests for offenders on community supervision
Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Sheriff's Deputy
Kent County Sheriff's Department
08.2001 - 04.2010
Maintained safety and security at courthouse that saw over 500,000 visitors and employees annually.
Transported inmates locally and throughout nation by Sheriff's Department vehicle and public airlines.
Served arrest warrants as directed by supervision at various residences throughout county.
Maintained safety and security at county jail by conducting headcounts, referring sick calls, breaking up fights, feeding of inmates and searching inmates' cells to identify contraband.
Education
Law Enforcement Certification - Law Enforcement
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI
04.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
04.1992
Skills
Security Regulation Enforcement
Attentive and Observant
Restraint Techniques
Professional boundaries
Substance Abuse Knowledge
Self-defense training
Security Procedures
De-Escalation Techniques
Suicide Prevention
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Juvenile Detention Officer
State Of North Carolina, Dept. Of Public Safety
08.2022 - Current
Nuclear Security Officer III
Duke Energy/ Securitas Security Services
08.2011 - 08.2022
Probation/Parole Surveillance Officer
NC Department Of Public Safety
04.2010 - 08.2011
Sheriff's Deputy
Kent County Sheriff's Department
08.2001 - 04.2010
Law Enforcement Certification - Law Enforcement
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Western Michigan University
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