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Correctional Officer Continuous Improvement

Location:
Ocala, FL
Posted:
February 07, 2024

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SANDRA SISK

CONTACT

352-***-****

ad3f45@r.postjobfree.com

**** ** **** ***, *****,

FL 34482 Marion

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dependable Correctional Officer

highly trained in facility

operations, security, and control.

Protects personnel and inmates

from harm with consistent

enforcement of regulations and

safety procedures. Well-versed in

emergency responses and team

actions.

Motivated college student,

currently enrolled and seeking

opportunity to apply skills in

database management,

spreadsheet and other computer

applications to meet challenging

work assignments and support

management team. Excellent at

communicating, writing and

editing. Keen attention to detail

and focused on meeting

deadlines.

Talented worker dedicated to

continuous improvement to keep

everything running smoothly.

Highly analytical and organized in

addressing routine needs and

managing unique circumstances.

EXPERIENCE

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER Mar 2023 Dec 2023

Marion CI, Ocala, FL

Inspected living areas and personal belongings regularly to detect and seize contraband.

Observed inmates continuously to maintain safety and enforce facility rules.

Monitored perimeters, gates and internal doorways during patrols and surveillance camera shifts.

Maintained vigilance to identify conflict and dangerous behaviors prior to escalation.

Managed inmate custody and security throughout correctional facility, in courthouse and during transportation.

Modeled healthy behaviors to promote safe and positive interactions between inmates and staff.

Supervised and documented inmate movements transporting to and from detention facilities, programs and community services. Used and maintained keycards, two-way radios and weapons with strong regard to safety protocols.

Escorted offenders within and outside institution, maintaining stringent control and awareness to reduce risks.

Performed scheduled inmate counts and reported discrepancies or initiated lock-downs.

Coordinated secure and safe visitation between inmates and personal contacts.

Obtained information to accurately complete inmate documents throughout booking process.

Applied training in conflict-resolution and communication to interact professionally with inmates, staff and general public. Intervened during fights and disturbances to stop unauthorized behaviors and restore order.

Communicated with visitors to explain policies and complete searches prior to authorized entry.

Encouraged participation in recreational and educational programs and activities.

Used restraint devices to minimize danger posed by high-risk inmates. Supervised and reported on inmates' work in kitchen, laundry and other areas.

Organized prisoners' daily schedules, assigned duties and provided instruction.

Screened incoming visitors to assess clothing, remove unauthorized items, and verify identities.

Maintained expertise in less-lethal weaponry to keep peace between potentially violent inmates.

S

S

SKILLS

Encouraged students to

practice strategies and skills

taught to enhance learning and

study skills.

Managed classroom

discussion, creating inclusive,

learning-focused

environments.

Followed district- and state-

mandated curriculum to give

each student optimal

educational experiences.

LANGUAGE

Fluent in English and Spanish

Investigated crimes that occurred within institution, collaborating with police officers.

Monitored CCTV feeds in master control room to keep close eye on designated areas.

Inspected conditions of locks, doors and gates at correctional facilities to maintain security and help prevent escapes.

Summarized shift happenings at daily handovers to prepare officers. Searched prisoners, cells and mail to locate and remove contraband materials.

Confirmed presence of each prisoner by conducting regular headcounts. Oversaw distribution of commissary purchases and other items to prison population.

Transported inmates to external sites in line with prison procedure. Kept daily logs of prisoner activities for detailed reporting. Attended regular training to maintain awareness of current processes and best practice.

OPERATIONS MANAGER Aug 2008 Jan 2022

Fleet Services, Belleview, FL

Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels

Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance

Advanced productivity KPIs by leading trainings on procedures and safety practices

Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles

Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines

Helped build and review master service agreements for work eligibility Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget Directed initiatives to achieve regulatory compliance, foster good manufacturing practices and meet component quality standards Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue

Formulated processes to improve assistance to support groups, resulting in reduction of downtime and financial loss Spearheaded department training for appraisals of new components Reviewed shift reports to understand current numbers and trends Implemented ticket tracking system and worked with team to create customized system for improved

W H tracking and logging of work issues

Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms

Directed HR operations, including strategic workforce planning, goal cascading, performance management, staffing and benefits administration

Drafted invoices for completed work

Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues

Coordinated leadership workshops to educate team members on best practices to optimize productivity

Developed and implemented high-quality work environment as measured through employee satisfaction ratings

Developed and optimized organizational systems to boost efficiency and keep operations scalable and agile for changing demands Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness

Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics

Interviewed and hired strong candidates for team openings, using newspapers, job boards and social media to find applicants Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches. OWNER/OPERATOR Aug 2004 Jan 2022

Food Wizards LLC, Belleview, FL

Managed key accounts, including developing sales presentations and promotion initiatives to drive product sales and increase brand awareness

Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance

Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations

Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs

Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands

Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions

Improved records management systems for leases and contracts to boost renewals timeliness

Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs

Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices

Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues

Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks Trained and developed team members to build human capital Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels

Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends

Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems

Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory

Optimized team hiring, training and performance

Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports

Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth

Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions

Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels

Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends

Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations. EDUCATION

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE Jan 2025

Post University, On-line

GPA 4.0.

Graduated with honors.

CERTIFIED BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND FOOD SERVICE MANAGER E - SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Jan 2003

International Academy of Design And Technology, Pittsburgh, Florida, FL GPA 3.8

Graduated with honors.



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