Tyesha West
Miami,FL
Summary
Accomplished Certified Correctional Officer from the Department of Corrections, adept in inmate supervision and conflict resolution. Excelled in maintaining security and safety, leveraging expertise in surveillance and behavioral management. Proven track record in enhancing facility operations and team collaboration, with a strong focus on reducing incidents by over 30%. Demonstrates exceptional communication and crisis management skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections
Miami, FL
12.2017 - Current
Care, custody, and control of inmates within a secured facility.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Criminal Justice
Florida Memorial University
Opa-locka, FL12.2014
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL05.2012
Skills
- Inmate Supervision
- Restraint Techniques
- Contraband Control
- Security Procedures
- Verbal De-escalation
- Surveillance
- Behavioral Management
- Staff Management
- Defensive Tactics
- Search and seizure
- Correctional facility procedures
- Safety and security enforcement
- Mental health awareness
- Conflict resolution skills
- Observation
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- CCTV Monitoring
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Inmate monitoring
- Relationship building and management
- Booking procedures
- Contraband Seizure
- Self-defense tactics
- Physical Fitness
- Self-defense techniques
- File and record maintenance
- Stress Tolerance
- First Aid Training
- Search and seizure procedures
- Product Knowledge
- Safety
- Firearm operations trained
- Emergency Management
- Facility Security
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Weapons training
- Suicide Prevention
- Mentorship
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Central and pod control
- State and federal laws knowledge
- Policy Enforcement
- Prisoner Transport
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Records Management
- Emergency Response
- Crime Prevention
- Crisis Management
- Evidence Preservation
- Continuing education
- Crisis intervention training
- Criminal Justice
- Negotiation
- Facility Maintenance
- Visitation guidelines understanding
- Criminal Investigations
- Dispatch
- Program coordination
- Background Investigations
- Criminal Law
- Type equipment maintenance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Safety and Security
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Inmate Transport
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Written Communication
- Adaptability
- Continuous Improvement
- Time management abilities
- Crisis Intervention
- Interpersonal Communication
- Incident Reporting
- First Aid Certification
- Professionalism
- Goal Setting
- Conflict Resolution
- Analytical Thinking
- Public Safety
- Interpersonal Skills
- Self Motivation
- Equipment Operation
- Task Prioritization
- Team building
- Firearms Training
- Firearm Safety
- Relationship Building
- Cell Inspections
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
Certification in corrections
Timeline
Certified Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections
12.2017 - Current
Bachelors Degree - Criminal Justice
Florida Memorial University
Associates Degree - Criminal Justice
Miami Dade College