Jennifer Farrar
Dinwiddie
Summary
Rational Correctional Officer Sergeant with an assertive and firm demeanor. Committed to maintaining ethical and moral standards while supervising and monitoring staff and offenders. Familiar with mental health and behavioral disorders. Excellent courtroom knowledge to transport inmates.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Quality Assurance Technician
Boars Head
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted thorough inspections of products to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues promptly.
- Trained new team members on quality assurance protocols and best practices.
Corrections Officer /Sergeant
Deerfield Correctional Center
02.2019 - 05.2023
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
Residential Counselor/Transporter
Jackson-Field Homes
10.2015 - 02.2019
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Encouraged clients to develop self-advocacy skills and to become active participants in own treatment plans.
- Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
- Supervised student employees and provided feedback on performance.
- Promoted culture of respect and understanding among students.
- Coordinated activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment.
Forensic Mental Health Tech
Central State Hospital
06.2006 - 12.2010
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Installed and configured security systems to enhance facility safety.
- Conducted regular inspections and maintenance of security equipment for optimal performance.
Education
Nursing Assistant Certification -
Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, VA05-1999
High School Diploma -
Dinwiddie County High School
Dinwiddie, VA06-1998
Skills
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Set Organizational Policies
- Leadership
- Public Health
- Training and Development
- Population Supervision
- Court Appearances
- Testing procedures
- Access control management
Timeline
QA Quality Assurance Technician
Boars Head
06.2023 - 09.2023
Corrections Officer /Sergeant
Deerfield Correctional Center
02.2019 - 05.2023
Residential Counselor/Transporter
Jackson-Field Homes
10.2015 - 02.2019
Forensic Mental Health Tech
Central State Hospital
06.2006 - 12.2010
Nursing Assistant Certification -
Southside Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Dinwiddie County High School