Corrections Officer

Posted on: 2006-02-03

Coreen Hanson 8210 38th St. Ct. West University Place, WA 98466 (785) 383-7097 [email protected] ________________________________________ Law Enforcement and Corrections Professional 2 years of solid law enforcement and corrections experience working with at risk juveniles and juvenile offenders. Experience: • Supervision of Inmates in a Direct Supervision Setting: Directs, monitors, and inspects the activities of the inmate population in and out of the housing units. Performs and monitors processing functions such as photo and fingerprinting of inmates. Participates in the intake functions such as pat downs, collection of property, collection of money and processing incoming and outgoing inmates. Maintains a detailed module logbook for documentation of inmate movement, incidents and activities. Provides low-level counseling to inmates and provides intervention to inmates in crisis. Maintains daily hygiene needs for inmates, monitors meals, razor issuance and module radio. Monitors, escorts and transports inmates to and from programs, housing units, medical/hospital examinations, court proceedings and other scheduled appointments. Frequently schedules and monitors inmate phone, visitation and other special inmate visits. Provides close observation to identified inmates such as Aggressive Behavior and suicide precaution inmates. • Safety and Security: Performs daily inspections of departmental security devices such as doors, cameras, radios, telephones, interior/exterior motion detectors, fence gates and other security equipment. Performs and inspects inmate cells and modules for contraband. Ensures inmate accountability by conducting frequent head counts, reviewing inmate identification photos. Maintains and monitors issued keys and other facility issued equipment. Frequently conducts and participates in facility shakedowns for contraband control. Accesses door controls, camera and intercom systems to assist in efficient movement of inmates, staff and visitors. Monitors facility surveillance equipment as it pertains to the cameras, security monitors, facility interior and exterior door alarms, fire alarms, weather radio, infrared alarms, microwave alarms, map panels and other surveillance equipment. Provides and maintains front lobby security lockers for inmate visitor property. Verifies inmate visitor identification. Performs metal detection searches on visitors. Records and maintains the facility visitor information ledger. • Department Communication: Responsible for the implementation of reports as it applies to inmate discipline, security breaches, incidents and other reports as required. Completes and maintains security checklist forms for supervisory review. • Emergencies: Responds to emergencies such as violent inmates, fire, escape, inmate deaths, power failure, riots, inclement weather and other inmate disturbances. Provides medical care to injured inmates, maintains control of emergency scene and coordinates immediate emergency response. Monitors and participates in the relocation and evacuation of inmates as directed. Coordinates outside agency response for emergencies. Education, Awards, Training, and Recognitions: • Puyallup High School, Puyallup, Washington • Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, Washington, A.A. degree in Psychology • Kaplan University – Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, approximate graduation date 2006. • Basic Correctional Officers Training Academy, 2004 • CPR and First Aid – Expires 2007 • Trained in Book-in procedures, and Public Visitation. • Trained in fingerprinting and photo identification procedures. • Certified in the Use of Force policies of the State of Kansas. • Trained in S.T.A.R.R (Safe Training and Responsible Restraint). • Outstanding Student of the Year Award – Tacoma Community College. • Expert skills in IPC skills (Interpersonal Communication skills). • Assisted in the implementation of a Behavioral Management Program. • Trained using advance technology touch screen security locking mechanisms. Affiliations: • The National Juvenile Detention Association • The American Jail Association • The American Correctional Association Work History: • 2004 – Present Corrections Officer, Shawnee County Department of Corrections Juvenile Detention Center Topeka, Kansas • 2002 -2004 Childcare Provider, Jennifer Brandt Tacoma, Washington • 2000-2002 Lead Preschool Teacher, Children’s World Learning Center Tacoma, Washington • 1999 – 2000 Therapeutic Childcare Worker II, Childhaven Auburn, Washington