Veyonka Owens
Gallatin,TN
Summary
To secure a position in law enforcement with an exceptional department while applying almost 10 years of training as an experienced criminal justice professional with supervisory skills, experience and conflict resolution that allows for growth and advancement opportunities, the implementation of policies and practices and positive changes within a community or region.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Review Board Facilitator
Nashville Metro Government Juvenile Court
01.2022 - Current
- Ensures thorough, effective and timely review of children referred to Department of Children’s services
- Facilitates dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
- Identifies areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
- ·Reviews and extracts pertinent information from dependency court file
- Preparing required documentation for board volunteers for review hearings
- Collecting and entering child specific information into customized database
- Provides technical and legal information to volunteers
- Provides guidance and support throughout review process
- Addresses issues and challenges that arise during review (with volunteers and participants)
- Follows all program policies and protocols
- Supervises, guides, supports and advises program volunteers
- Thorough, accurate, timely formulation of Preparation Reports
- Thorough, accurate, timely preparation of Recommendations and Findings Report
- Participates in development and implementations of volunteer and staff training
Correctional Corporal
Tennessee Department Of Correction
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Handled over 100 inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and multiple inmate housing unit with more than 100 inmates daily.
- Assigned inmate tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
Security Officer
G4S
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Communicated with present and past police officers on importance of decisive conduct in personal and public life.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Interact with community to build relationships.
- Documented information from incoming phone calls, determined division responsibility and worked along side to resolve situations and emergencies.
- Observed debriefing process with individuals being questioned in regards to ongoing investigations.
- Observed police officers on traffic stops, domestic disturbance calls and warrant execution activities.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto building grounds.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
Police Officer Recruit
City Of Springfield
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed paperwork by tracking records to remain organized and maximize accuracy.
- Followed protocols and procedures to perform tasks quickly and minimize mistakes.
- Worked toward completion of state certification by Police Academy.
- Responded to emergency and non-emergency radio calls.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Assessment Specialist
Nashville Metro Government Juvenile Court
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with agencies regarding the care of at risk children
- Assisted treatment team in recognizing, treating and managing at risk children.
- Documented treatment goals, plans, assessments, and clinical data in confidential electronic medical record.
- Equipped at risk children with self-management skills and educational information and encouraged agencies to fully participate in treatment and recovery.
Correctional Deputy Sheriff
Davidson County Sheriff’s Office
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- 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.
- Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Participated in development of correctional policies and procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Behavior Management
Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, United States08.2018
Master of Science - Major: Criminal Justice, Minor: Social Welfare
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2013
Skills
- Crisis Prevention Certified (CPI)
- Weapons training
- Warrant procedures
- First Aid/CPR
- Taser Certified
- Chemical Agent Certified
- Armament Systems & Procedures Certified (ASP)
- Domestic Violence
- Cyber Security and Fundamental Certification
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Community Outreach
- Advocacy
Timeline
Foster Care Review Board Facilitator
Nashville Metro Government Juvenile Court
01.2022 - Current
Correctional Corporal
Tennessee Department Of Correction
11.2020 - 01.2022
Security Officer
G4S
08.2020 - 02.2021
Police Officer Recruit
City Of Springfield
06.2019 - 07.2020
Assessment Specialist
Nashville Metro Government Juvenile Court
04.2018 - 06.2019
Correctional Deputy Sheriff
Davidson County Sheriff’s Office
02.2017 - 04.2018
Master of Science - Behavior Management
Saint Joseph’s University
Master of Science - Major: Criminal Justice, Minor: Social Welfare
The University of Alabama
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