Amy E. Austera
**** ******** ******, ******** *******, CO 80910 • Cell: 719-***-****
Professional Summary
1.Leader and problem solver. Calm under pressure with superior time management and conflict resolution skills.Hardworking and motivated professional looking to transition from the El Paso County Sheriff's Department to the civilian workforce. Highly motivated with more than 27 years of experience. Actively seeking additional
responsibilities and challenges in the civilian workforce.
Skills
Observation Critical thinking
Communication Weapons training Awareness of surroundings Disaster preparedness Awareness of body language First Aid certifiedUse of Verbal Judo Secret Security Clearance
OrganizedTrained in securityAdept multi-tasker
Work History
Deputy Sheriff, 03/1993 to 04/2016 El Paso County Sheriff Department – 2739 East Las Vegas St. Colorado Springs. Co.
Maintained the custody and control of 15 to 180 inmates housed in low security to maximum security units.Conducted routine and emergency head counts. Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches. Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls. Booked new inmates into the facility and processed inmates for release. Searched the building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards. Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
Security Police Officer, 08/1989 to 03/1993 United States Air Force – Cheyenne Mountain AFB, CO
Trained in the use of tear gas and explosives.Trained in the use of handguns and the M16.Provided safety, security and protection of Cheyenne Mountain AFB.Paroled inside and outside of Cheyenne Mountain AFB. Trained new Airmen upon their arrival at Cheyenne Mountain AFB.
Education
Associate of Science: CriminialJustice, Lamar University - Beaumont, TX