Tonya Tatro
Post Falls,ID
Summary
Dynamic Juvenile Supervision Officer with a proven track record at Tehama County Juvenile Detention Facility, excelling in positive youth development and crisis intervention. Skilled in incident reporting and relationship building, I foster personal growth through tailored workshops and effective de-escalation techniques, empowering at-risk youth to make responsible decisions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Juvenile Supervision Officer
Tehama County Juvenile Detention Facility
02.2015 - 01.2025
- Supervised recreational activities that fostered camaraderie among peers while promoting physical health and wellbeing.
- Provided thorough documentation of incidents and rule violations to inform appropriate disciplinary action and support overall facility safety.
- Organized and led workshops for residents on topics such as anger management, conflict resolution, and goal setting to promote personal growth.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to address underlying issues and promote healthy coping strategies among juveniles.
- Promoted positive change by providing consistent support, guidance, and encouragement to at-risk youth.
- Enhanced safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring youth interactions.
- Maintained a secure environment by enforcing rules, policies, and procedures consistently across all residents.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, employing de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environment for all involved parties.
- Assisted in the development of life skills programs, empowering youth to make responsible decisions upon reintegration into society.
- Worked with juvenile offenders to help in development of decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Completed incident reports when disorder or violence occurs.
- Supervised [Number] inmates during mealtime and recreational time.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Supervised [Number] employees and performance of tasks and managed [Number] offenders.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
- Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
Defensive Tactics Instructor
Tehama County Probation Department
02.2015 - 01.2025
- Conducted thorough after-action reviews following practical exercises, fostering an environment of continuous improvement for both students and instructors.
- Conducted regular evaluations of course content and delivery methods, seeking opportunities for improvement based on feedback from students, peers, and supervisors.
- Facilitated team-building exercises among trainees, promoting camaraderie and collaboration as vital components of successful tactical operations.
- Managed classroom logistics effectively, optimizing scheduling, equipment allocation, and facilities usage for maximum efficiency.
- Collaborated with other subject matter experts to enhance curriculum relevance within the broader context of military operations or law enforcement activities.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to create a cohesive learning experience, streamlining course content and delivery methods.
- Updated course materials regularly according to evolving industry best practices, providing students with the most current information available.
- Contributed to the professional development of fellow instructors by participating in ongoing training sessions and sharing best practices in a collaborative environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Shasta College
Redding, CA06-1997
Skills
- Juvenile justice system
- Positive youth development
- Youth counseling
- Individualized service planning
- Restraining methods
- Restraining techniques
- Exceptional written communication skills
- Inmate monitoring
- Relationship building
- Self-defense techniques
- Professional ethics
- Team building
- Health and safety compliance
- Risk assessment
- Facility security
- Incident reporting
- Interpersonal communication
- Staff training
- Multitasking Abilities
- De-escalation techniques
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
Certification
- Defensive tactic Training - 2013
Timeline
Juvenile Supervision Officer
Tehama County Juvenile Detention Facility
02.2015 - 01.2025
Defensive Tactics Instructor
Tehama County Probation Department
02.2015 - 01.2025
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Shasta College
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