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Jessi Clark

Weaverville

Summary

Results-driven Detention Supervisor with expertise in crisis intervention, emergency response, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to manage security operations and ensure adherence to facility policies, enhancing safety and operational efficiency.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Detention Supervisor

Madison County Sheriffs Office
Marshall
02.2023 - Current
  • Provided direct supervision and oversight of detention officers and detainees to ensure safety, security, and compliance with facility policies.
    • Monitored detainee conduct and officer interactions to prevent escapes, violence, and other security breaches.
    • Conducted routine inspections of detainee living areas, ensuring compliance with regulations and identifying potential contraband, safety hazards, or policy violations.
    • Oversaw the administration of detainee searches, ensuring proper procedures were followed for detecting weapons, drugs, and other contraband.
    • Managed emergency responses, including medical incidents, violent altercations, and crisis situations, coordinating with medical staff and law enforcement as needed.
    • Maintained comprehensive detention-related records and reports, including incident documentation, disciplinary actions, and security logs.
    • Supervised the distribution of meals, bedding, and clothing, ensuring detainees’ needs were met in accordance with facility policies.
    • Operated and monitored security systems, including electronic surveillance and access control, to ensure a secure facility environment.
    • Provided leadership, guidance, and conflict resolution strategies to both detainees and detention officers to de-escalate tensions and maintain order.
    • Conducted training and evaluations for detention officers, ensuring staff adherence to protocols and continuous professional development.
    • Oversaw detainee transportation to courts, medical facilities, and other institutions, ensuring compliance with security procedures and proper handling of high-risk individuals.
  • Supervised daily operations of detention facility and ensured compliance with regulations.
  • Advised senior management regarding best practices for maintaining security within the facility.
  • Assisted in implementing new programs designed to improve conditions within the detention facility.
  • Investigated incidents involving detainees or staff members to determine appropriate disciplinary action.

Detention Officer

Madison County Sheriffs Office
Marshall
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • Exercised immediate supervision over inmates within the facility.
    • Monitored conduct of juveniles in order to prevent escape and violence.
    • Searched detainees and cells for weapons, valuables, drugs and other contraband items.
    • Maintained watch over inmates for illness and injury, obtained medical attention for inmates when necessary.
    • Prepared and maintained detention-related records and reports.
    • Served meals and issued bedding and clothing.
    • Operated electronic audio/video surveillance equipment and other life support/security systems.
    • Diffused disruptive and destructive behaviors through problem solving, crisis intervention, advice, guidance and counseling to youths.
    • Completed observation, incident and investigative reports, maintained accurate records on all detainees.
    • Utilized physical force and restraint techniques to subdue and restrain detainees and performed interventions when required.
    • Securely transported detainees to courts and other facilities and institutions when required.

Resident Assistant

Mars Hill University
Mars Hill
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • s• Fostered the development of relationship and sense of community for over 60 residents
    • Planned and implemented programs to assist international and transfer students in transitioning to campus
    • Counseled and advised third and fourth year students on academic and personal questions and concerns
    • Developed and conducted programs on diversity, chemical abuse, personal development, relationships, academic performance, and community development
    • Managed administrative duties: budgeting, maintenance requests, incident reports, and room transfers
    • Develop a positive living environment for residents, often resolving conflicts
    • Implement and enforce all College and Campus Living policies, promoting academic excellence,
    addressing student needs, and encouraging campus involvement
    • Promote the interaction and construction of social networks between community and residents
    • Create, market, and lead student centered hall programs to promote social, education, diversity, health,
    emotional, understanding and growth
    • Assist in the selection, evaluation and training of incoming RAs
    • Communicate, correspond and collaborate with on and off-campus offices such as counseling, student
    activities, campus security, Planned Parenthood, and maintenance
    • Collaborate with orientation staff on first year and transfer student opening week activities
    • Budget and allocate money used for residence hall and floor events
    • Worked with other resident assistants to develop a successful hall community
    • Utilized organizational and public speaking skills to create and present hall programs to educate residents
    about critical issues
    • Developed mediation and conflict resolution skills
  • Facilitated community events to promote resident engagement and interaction.
  • Mediated conflicts between residents to maintain a harmonious living environment.
  • Provided support and guidance to residents on academic and personal challenges.

Platoon Sergeant

United States Marine Corps
Kaneohe
06.2013 - 09.2018

• Managed and maintained millions of dollars’ worth of weapons, optics, and all associated gear by achieving optimal accountability and serviceability utilizing GCSS (Global Combat Supply System)

• Supervised all administrative actions, repairs, and services conducted within the armory and delegated subordinates into these tasks to gain peak performance

• Managed and conducted all training that was required to meet Marine Corps standard and remain proficient and up to standards and documented all training with hard and online copies

• Utilized programs in Microsoft Office, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and OneNote, to maintain accurate and up to date armory reports and records

• Mentored subordinates to develop professionalism, leadership, and to overcome home born issues from a continent away from their home

• While the only Electro-Optical Technician in 3rd Regiment HQ company, maintained a 95% readiness for optical equipment and all associated gear valued over $100,000 by repairs, scheduled maintenance, and utilizing Microsoft Office and GCSS

• Analyzed 3rd Marine Regiment HQ Armory’s annual training plan, evaluated the deficiencies, revised it with correct and current classes, backdated and transferred all data to an online program, MCTIMS, for better efficiency and updated both hard and online copies for maximum accountability

• Inventoried 6 tool boxes with an estimated worth of over 10,000 dollars each, evaluated deficient tools, researched items with a valid warranty, placed those items on order saving the unit hundreds of dollars. Established a lock and log book for each tool box to control and monitor flow of tools.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC
08-2022

Skills

  • Security management
  • Risk assessment
  • Emergency response
  • Crisis intervention
  • Incident reporting
  • Surveillance operation
  • Regulatory compliance

Timeline

Detention Supervisor

Madison County Sheriffs Office
02.2023 - Current

Detention Officer

Madison County Sheriffs Office
07.2022 - 02.2023

Resident Assistant

Mars Hill University
06.2021 - 08.2022

Platoon Sergeant

United States Marine Corps
06.2013 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

Mars Hill University
Jessi Clark