Violeta Worthey
PAYSON,AZ
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Lieutenant
Gila County Sheriff's Office
108 W Main St, Payson, AZ 85541
10.2022 - Current
- Granted or denied leave requests and scheduled coverage for shortages.
- Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
- Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
- Assessed and managed potential risks and hazardous situations.
- Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge
- Participated in development of correctional policies and procedures
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully
- Supervised 50 employees and performance of tasks and managed 150 offenders
Correctional Sergeant
Gila County
108 W Main St
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supervised 10 employees and performance of tasks and managed 150 offenders.
Detention Officer
Gila County Sheriff's Office
Payson, AZ
07.1998 - 05.2022
- Created and maintained positive relationships with inmates to build rapport and trust
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid
- Administered drug tests to inmates
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband
- Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Law
Colorado Tech Institute On Line.
OnlineCertified Corrections Officer - Corrections
Cochise College
Douglas, AZ02.2001
High School Diploma -
Superior High School, Superior , AZ, Us
Superior, AZ05.1978
Skills
- Officer Training
- Assigning Tasks
- Active Communication
- Courthouse Safety
- Safety Violations
- Supervising Personnel and Effective working relationships
- Operational Improvements
- Agency Liaison
- Basic First Aid
- Legal Procedures
- Maintain Records
- Supervising Subordinates
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Quality Assurance
- Serving Court Documents
- Preventive Maintenance
- Individual Surveillance
- Excel and Word
Timeline
Corrections Lieutenant
Gila County Sheriff's Office
10.2022 - Current
Correctional Sergeant
Gila County
05.2022 - 10.2022
Detention Officer
Gila County Sheriff's Office
07.1998 - 05.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Law
Colorado Tech Institute On Line.
Certified Corrections Officer - Corrections
Cochise College
High School Diploma -
Superior High School, Superior , AZ, Us