Makeda Smith
Home: 713-***-**** Cell: 832-***-****
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Professional Summary
Assertive Juvenile Correctional officer committed to providing proper instruction and an appropriate level of discipline to at-risk youth. Adept at ensuring that correctional programs are fully implemented. Committed to maintaining the safety of other juvenile offenders and fellow staff members.
Core Qualifications
¥ Outstanding knowledge of juvenile correction procedures
¥ Strong understanding of human relations and interaction concepts
¥ Solid grasp of proper detention and restraining methods
¥ Keen eye for spotting signs of trouble before escalation
¥ Excellent computer skills including MS Office applications
¥ Superb communications and time management abilities Experience
Juvenile Correctional officer 8/1/2005 – 11/15/2013 Houston, Texas 77002
¥ Reviewed police charge sheets to determine appropriate corrective measures.
¥ Managed all juvenile correctional facility operations.
¥ Established and maintained contact with parents and guardians.
¥ Inspected all detention facilities twice a day and noted any issues.
¥ Coordinated with counselors and state officials on each case.
¥ Supervised all transfers for court dates and medical appointments.
¥ Prepared and updated reports on each juvenile offender.
¥ Testified at court proceedings as required.
Juvenile Correctional officer 6/2/2017-2018
Houston, Texas
¥ Coordinated efforts with guidance counselors to develop customized program
¥ Managed daily operations of all youth programs aimed at correcting discipline issues
¥ Ensured that all academy regulations and procedures were upheld and enforced
¥ Performed regular inspections of youth quarters to check for banned items
¥ Supervised group outings to ensure the safety of all individuals
¥ Worked with outside youth services agencies on a per case basis
¥ Prepared individual assessment reports
Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections – Peden 11-2018 Position: Corrections Officer
· Manages and observes all inmate’s activities within a therapeutic Community
· Conducts security checks, shake downs, pat downs, UAs, and Phone calls
· Ensures the safety and security of the clients and staff in the facility
· Monitor and conduct inmates within the facility
· Answer all incoming and outgoing calls directing all calls to the right person
· Doing shake down in dorms
· Doing Pat downs when the inmates enter the facility Marathon Oil Tower
Position: Security Admin 01/2012 – 03/2016
· Answering all phone calls greeting visitors over the phone and in person
· Direct Visitors
· Following all the security precision
· Scheduling all visitors in for the next day
Sending email to different company throughout the day Education
Smiley High School Year -2000-2005
¥ References upon request