Taylor James
Alexandria
Summary
Experienced Deputy Sheriff with a proven track record in inmate supervision and detention center operations. Committed to the safety and security of inmates housed within correctional facilities and also the safety and trust of the public.Consistently upholding organizational core values of unity, respect, integrity and professionalism while ensuring compliance with regulations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff III
Alexandria Sheriff's Office
Alexandria
06.2019 - Current
- Monitors the safety and security of all inmates ensuring compliance with all rules and regulations.
- Ensure the safety and security of the public, judges and inmates inside courtrooms while court proceedings are in session.
- Assist with supervisory duties to maintain the daily operations of the Detention Center including supervisory rounds, participation in Command Inspection,Daily Activity Reports, Supervisory briefings, and addressing facility needs.
- Receives arrestees, verifies arrest paperwork, and assigns, fingerprints, and photographs individuals using systems like LiveScan.
- Collaborates with federal partnererrs, U.S Marshall-Virginia and District of Columbia to ensure all federal inmates are following federal law requirements and procedures.
- Searches inmates for contraband, manages inmate property, and conducts health screenings by directing them to medical staff.
- Enters data into SallyPort and ensures accurate documentation for court proceedings.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Upheld office core values of professionalism, integrity, respect, and unity in all interactions.
SR Registration/Bed Control Coordinator
Virginia Hospital Center
Arlington
01.2015 - 06.2019
- Maintained accurate records of bed availability and patient census data, ensuring real-time information for decision-making.
- Monitored daily admissions, discharges, and transfers to ensure proper bed utilization.
- Developed strategies for bed management, optimizing patient placement based on trends and forecasts.
- Assisted in developing procedures for responding quickly to changes in patient volumes and needs.
- Reviewed requests from doctors, nurses, and other departments for additional beds.
- Created reporting tools enabling managers to analyze and respond to usage patterns by unit or facility.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
Hospital Operator- Part Time
Fairfax Inova Hospital
Fairfax
04.2015 - 01.2018
- Answered incoming calls from customers, delivering information on services, products, billing, and technical support to enhance customer understanding.
- Assisted patients with scheduling appointments and registration process.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided customer service support for staff members and patients.
- Input patient data into various databases for tracking purposes.
- Managed multiple phone lines, ensuring accurate information delivery to callers while maintaining service quality.
- Coordinated communication between departments, facilitating efficient information flow and collaboration within the hospital.
- Answered calls with a friendly and polite approach to engage callers and deliver exceptional customer service.
- Handled incoming and outgoing calls according to standard operating procedures.
- Took messages from callers and accurately relayed details to intended staff.
- Operated telephone switchboard to provide information, take messages and forward calls.
- Completed connections between callers, departments and professionals.
- Alerted staff of emergency information and general announcements using PA system.
- Operated telephone switchboard of over 300 employees and routed calls to the correct destination.
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
Alexandria
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Provided customer service to patients by answering questions about medications and health-related topics.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
- Verified accuracy of medication labels before they were dispensed to customers.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
- Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
- Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
- Maintained pharmacological practices by checking drug inventory, stocking medications and monitoring supplies.
Education
Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy
Ashburn, VA12-2019
High School Diploma -
Alexandria City High School
Alexandria, VA07-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Pharmacy Technician Diploma
Everest College
Woodbridge, VASome College (No Degree) -
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VASkills
- Public safety operations
- VCIN/NCIC certification
- Booking/IRC lead deputy
- SEAC board membership
- Team training,leadership and mentoring
- Inmate supervision
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff III
Alexandria Sheriff's Office
06.2019 - Current
Hospital Operator- Part Time
Fairfax Inova Hospital
04.2015 - 01.2018
SR Registration/Bed Control Coordinator
Virginia Hospital Center
01.2015 - 06.2019
Pharmacy Technician
Walmart
01.2013 - 01.2015
Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy
High School Diploma -
Alexandria City High School
Some College (No Degree) - Pharmacy Technician Diploma
Everest College
Some College (No Degree) -
Old Dominion University