CYNTHIA LERMA

CORRECTIONS

CONTACT

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adqxfl@r.postjobfree.com

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Harlingen, TX 78552

PROFILE

Corrections professional with 20 years’ experience with a versatile knowledge of the different facets of a prison system. Encouraging and fosters a team building environment for the betterment of the facility. Provides insightful and innovative thinking to achieve the highest level of excellence within the scope of work assigned to perform. Possesses a vast knowledge of all departments and demonstrates sound correctional practices. Willing to take on more responsibility and step up to the daily challenges of a fast paced work place.

HIGHLIGHTS

ADVANCED CLERICAL KNOWLEDGE IN COUNTROOM PRACTICES AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS

FILE AND RECORD MAINTENANCE

ACCOUNTABILITY OF DETAINEE FUNDS AND PROPERTY

ETHICALLY SOUND

EXCELLENT PROBLEM SOLVER

EXCELLENT VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

KNOWLEDGABLE IN SOUND CORRECTIONAL PRACTICES

ABLE TO ASSIST AND ADJUST TO WORK IN ALL DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE FACILITY

SOUND JUDGEMENT

STRONG ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

COURTEOUS DEMEANOR

QUICK LEARNER

EXPERIENCE

Classification Clerk

2014-PRESENT

Clerical support and Interim Classification Manager when needed; Daily duties include preparations of midnight count, USMS and ICE bed count reports; Report all departures and arrivals to the facility for billing purposes; Conducts PREA Assessments and interviews to identify potential victims of sexual abuse; Collaborates with SIS office for the proper identification of any STG/gang affiliations; Enters data of all detainees arriving to the facility into the Operations Data System; Maintains custody folder upkeep with filing and disassembling of detainee classification folders; provides assistance to other departments when needed such as library and mailroom; Prepares orientation classrooms for all departments and maintain a lesson plan for each supervisor that is used in informing detainees about all areas and departments of the facility; Effectively communicates with USMS Deputies and Supervisors on a daily basis; Assisted ACA office with, and served as an auditor for MTC Comprehensive Audits and in preparation of ACA and PREA Audits. Experienced and familiar with detainee record management of USMS, ICE and State Inmates.

Correctional Officer

2003-2014

Assisted in the initial opening of the facility by receiving the first group of detainees in 2003. Selected as an Intake Officer and maintained all CDL and security certifications for the transport and handling of detainees transporting to court and off-site medical trips; Maintained a professional line of communication with USMS Deputies and Supervisors when working at the Federal Courts. As a correctional officer I had experience in all posts and provided relief of all areas when needed.