CHRISTINA JACKSON
**** ******** **. ***. ****, Dallas, Texas 75231
Cell# 469-***-**** ************@***.***
Dedicated, hard working, results-driven and responsible; recent college graduate interested in working
in a law firm as a paralegal or probation officer.
QUALIFICATIONS
Self motivated; willing to learn and grow within an organization; Passionate about meeting and
exceeding goals.
Dynamic personality that thrives in challenging situations; ability to make important decisions and
take prompt and effective action in emergency situations.
Persistent and driven individual; received my AS and BS degree while working a full time job.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent computer skills-applications related to Microsoft Office, Internet, and type 30wpm.
WORK HISTORY
G4S, Dallas, Texas July 2011-Dec.2013
Security Guard
• Provide security and protect property and assets for Bank of America.
• Maintain a high visible presence to deter illegal activity and inappropriate actions.
• Report any unsafe and dangerous hazards.
• Observe and report any suspicious activities.
• Attend and participate in required training.
• CPR Training
Dawson State Jail, Dallas, Texas Feb.2008-Oct.2010
Correctional officer
• Monitored inmates, watching closely for unusual behavior, improper conduct or signs of
conflict. Use verbal and listening skills to determine potential inmate problems, such as
suicide risk, intoxication, drug usage, assaultive behavior, etc.
• Monitored visits between inmates and personal visitors.
• Supervised periods of recreational activity.
• Searched inmates, by pat or strip method, to detect and confiscate contraband or
unapproved items.
• Searched cells or living quarters, recreational areas, visiting areas and other areas in
buildings or on the grounds for contraband or unapproved items.
• Performed head counts to visually ensure the presence of all inmates.
• Read and write short notes in a log book as a means of passing information about daily
events from one shift to another, such as inventory logs, post logs, narrative logs, etc.
• Communicated with other staff and main control to inform about inmate behaviors,
incidents and to request assistance.
• Used portable two-way radio.
• Opened and closed gates or doors to restricted areas to allow vehicles/people to enter and
exit.
• Attended and participated in required training.
● CPR Training
● Firearms Training
● Self Defense Training
• Build and maintained appropriate rapport with inmates.
• Assisted with transporting offenders to different facilities when needed.
The Children Place, Allen, Texas Sept.2006-July2007
Sales Associate
• Performed all functions related to the handling of merchandise, cash, returns, and
exchanges in accordance with cooperate policies.
• Ensured customer satisfaction by meeting each customer needs.
• Operated cash register and receives payment from customer in cash or credit card,
accurately counts and provide change to customer.
• Communicated all merchandise and customer needs or issues to appropriate supervisors.
• Contributed to the overall display and presentation efforts within the store environment,
including stocking/replenishing merchandise.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
JCPenney, Frisco, Texas Oct.2002-Nov.2004
Sales Associate
• Demonstrated a high level of energetic response to every customer, on the phone or in the
store.
• Performed all functions related to the handling of merchandise, cash, returns, and
exchanges in accordance with cooperate policies.
• Ensured customer satisfaction by meeting each customer needs.
• Operated cash register and receives payment from customer in cash or credit card,
accurately counts and provide change to customer.
• Communicated all merchandise and customer needs or issues to appropriate supervisors.
• Contributed to the overall display and presentation efforts within the store environment,
including stocking/replenishing merchandise.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Collin County Community College July2001-July2001
Student Assistant
• Monitored printing jobs, took messages, recorded printing jobs, and delivered important
documents to faculty and staff.
EDUCATION
SOUTH UNIVERSITY, Savannah, Georgia
Pursuing a Associate degree in Paralegal Studies, Expected Graduation August 2015
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS, Denton, TX
Bachelor of Science in Criminal justice with a minor in Psychology, August 2010
COLLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, McKinney, TX
Associate of Arts, August 2007
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Dean List in spring 2002-2003 and 2006.
• Service Learning Certificate in 2003
• Mentor Program, Fall 2001