Nichelle Durham
Davenport, Florida
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EDUCATION
Jan. 2010-May 2012 Keiser University Orlando, FL
Bachelors of Arts degree in Criminal Justice
May 2008-Nov. 2009 Keiser University Orlando, FL
Associates of Arts degree in Criminal Justice
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jul. 2019- May 2022 Royal Turks & Caicos Turks & Caicos Islands
Islands Police Force
Police Officer/Detective
• Patrolled a designated area of the island on foot, or in a radio cruiser to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of a crime.
• Criminal investigations of a serious nature.
• Report writing and preparation of case files for prosecution
• Court attendance for criminal matters
• Handled and became proficient in all aspects of police work, including detective skills, rules, regulations and procedures.
Jun 2017- Jul 2019 Turks & Caicos Turks & Caicos Islands
Government/Social Development
Juvenile House Manager/Probation Officer
•Oversee the day-to-day functioning of the Turks and Caicos Juvenile Home by monitoring the general performance and offering practical insight and assistance to staff.
Conduct monthly meetings with management team and with residents to address the daily needs of the residents to ensure their wellbeing and to promote and maintain a strong loving family relationship within the Home.
Supervise staff in all matters related to program policies, procedures and structure ensuring that the quality of care is acceptable and there is consistency in the program operation.
Conduct staff meetings to ensure that all workers are well informed of program expectations.
Maintain a daily log at the end of each shift and liaise bi-weekly (every 2 weeks) with Asst. Manager on each resident.
Supervise the quality of verbal and written reports confirming that all information in the logs, behavior charts and client files are accurate, current and professionally recorded.
Supervise all new admissions and to ensure the new resident is welcomed, a room prepared, information provided of the home rules and routines.
Supervise the weekly reviewing of meal plans, grocery orders and meal preparation. Discuss and resolve any individual resident’s nutritional needs (allergies, religious beliefs), ensuring they are incorporated in meal plans.
Ensure that all new relief staff receives a thorough orientation of the Turks and Caicos Juvenile Home.
Liaise, communicate and report to the Director and/or Deputy Director and assist in the implementation of plans of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Supervise the expenditures, home inventory and recording of donations logged by the Asst. Manager through expense, inventory and log reports.
Co-ordinate and oversee property and vehicle maintenance in liaison with Asst. Manager and recording in the appropriate books.
Oversee the management of recruitment of volunteers with the Asst. Manager.
Dec 2012-2017 Royal Turks & Caicos Turks & Caicos Islands
Islands Police Force
Police Officer/Training and HR Officer
Organize training seminars and sessions for police officers.
Conduct lectures on law enforcement and criminal justice
Engage in community policing
Administrative duties
Jul. 2012-Dec 2012 Royal Turks & Caicos Turks & Caicos Islands
Islands Police Force
Police Officer/Case File Unit
Peruse case files that have been sent and returned from A.G Chambers for prosecution.
Prepare court bundles for sufficiency hearings before the courts.
Compile and enter computerized data entries for case files crime forms that have been submitted.
Disseminate case files with proper instruction/directions for processing for trials.
Disseminate crime forms to various law enforcement units for investigations.
Submit monthly reports to heads of departments within the organization.
April 2002-Jul. 2005 Royal Turks & Caicos Turks & Caicos Islands
Islands Police Force
Police Officer/Court Orderly
Assisting the Clerk of court in preparation for all matters before the Magistrate and the Chief Justice.
Opening and closing of Magistrate and Supreme Courts
Record keeping of all criminal matters in the courts
Assisting the Magistrate and Chief Justice as need be
Jan. 1998-Jul. 2002 Royal Turks & Caicos Turks & Caicos Islands
Islands Police Force
Police Officer/Detective
Patrolled a designated area of the island on foot, or in a radio cruiser to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of a crime.
Criminal investigations of a serious nature.
Report writing and preparation of case files for prosecution
Court attendance for criminal matters
Handled and became proficient in all aspects of police work, including detective skills, rules, regulations and procedures.
Aug. 1997-Dec. 1997 Turks & Caicos Islands Turks & Caicos Islands
Government
Immigration Officer
Processing of various types of Application, for example, work permits, passport applications, belonger-ship permits and naturalization permits
SKILLS
Experienced and cultured with law enforcement, criminal justice and government standards and procedures from extensive experience, training and education in the field
Excellent organizational customer relations skills, with the ability to handle and resolve complaints
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, as well as operating other computer programs and performing data entry and multiple phone line operation
Management/Supervision experience
Excellent Team leadership skills and effective in working independently under stress or pressure.
Motivated and the ability to learn and be trained.
Complies with directions clearly and multi-tasking effectively.