Vanessa Hopping
Licking,MO
Summary
Experienced corrections professional with strong focus on maintaining safety and security within correctional facilities. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with team members and adapt to changing needs, ensuring reliable and effective operations. Skilled in conflict resolution, de-escalation techniques, and inmate supervision, with commitment to upholding standards and achieving results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Officer
Department of Corrections
10.2006 - Current
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
- Supported successful emergency response efforts by participating in regular drills and training exercises.
- Played a key role in emergency response efforts during facility lockdowns or natural disasters, ensuring the safety and well-being of both staff and inmates.
- Enhanced facility safety through diligent monitoring of security systems and regular inspections of cells and common areas.
- Utilized effective communication skills to diffuse tense situations between inmates and staff or among inmates themselves.
- Collaborated with fellow officers, maintaining open communication channels for effective teamwork in a high-stress environment.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- 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.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
- Maintained order within the correctional facility, effectively managing emergency situations and resolving conflicts as they arose.
Education
Medical Office Technician -
Rolla Technical Institute
Rolla, MO01-1995
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Security procedures
- Emergency response
- Inmate supervision
- Integrity and honesty
- Policy enforcement
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Trained in defensive tactics
- Accountability
- First aid and CPR certified
- Firearms proficiency
- First aid training
- Facility security
- Self-defense techniques
- Correctional facility procedures
- Suicide prevention
- Safety and security enforcement
- Safety
- Radio communication
- Visitation oversight
- Incident reporting
Affiliations
- Missouri Correctios Officer Association
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Department of Corrections
10.2006 - Current
Medical Office Technician -
Rolla Technical Institute
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