Sarah Reid
Department Of Community Services
Truro,NS
28
Certifications
17
years of professional experience
Cell Guard Supervisor / Reception / Special Constable overseeing custody safety, front lobby reception, and special constable duties in a fast-paced police service setting. Manages custody monitoring, behavioral risk assessments, de-escalation, and emergency response while completing legal documentation, incident reports, and criminal record checks with accuracy. Supports workplace safety through OHS checks, building inspections, and professional handling of sensitive public inquiries and complaints.
Work History
Foster Parent
13 Years- Provided care for [number] children weekly, supporting developmental, medical, and behavioral needs in a safe home setting.
- Adapted to changing needs and disrupted routines, keeping children supported, supervised, and safe through unexpected situations.
- Collaborated with professionals during case-planning meetings, aligning daily support with each child's goals and individual needs.
- Established clear expectations and structured routines that encouraged positive behavior, personal development, and emotional well-being.
Nurses Aid
6 Years- Supported daily patient observations, tracking comfort, behavior changes, and safety concerns in a fast-paced care setting.
- Administered medication and provided personal care to residents, supporting health, comfort, and daily routines.
- Recognized emergencies quickly and responded with calm judgment to protect resident safety and well-being.
- Communicated critical information promptly to emergency personnel when urgent situations required outside support.
- Maintained a respectful, supportive environment while preserving resident dignity, privacy, and emotional comfort.
Cell Guard Supervisor/ Reception /Special Constable
- Supervised individuals in custody, monitoring behavior and responding to safety concerns with sound judgment.
- Applied de-escalation techniques during emergencies to support safe, controlled responses in high-pressure situations.
- Prepared legal documentation, incident reports, and criminal record checks for contracted companies with accuracy.
- Performed occupational health and safety checks, including equipment inspections and building inspections, to support a safe workplace.
- Coordinated scheduling, reception services, and confidential information handling across a fast-paced daily operation.
Education
Class 12 - Criminal Justice Diploma
- Intro to Criminal Behavior
- Interpersonal Communication or Justice Workers
- Stress Resilience
- Tactics for Justice Workers 1
- Fitness
- Intro to Psychology
- Writing skills
- Diverse Population
- Intro to Forensic Mental Health
- Information seeking interviews
- Tactics for Justice Workers 2
- Law in Criminal Justice
- Prof. for Justice Workers 1
- Intro to Sociology
- Careers in Criminal Justice
- Crisis and Conflict Management
- Behavior Changing Interviews for Justice
- Communications for Justice Workers
- Correctional Operations
- Victims and Criminal Justice
- Advanced Tactics
- Youth in Conflict Criminal Justice System
- Prof. for Justice Workers 2.
Skills
Custodial supervision
Behavioral observation
De-escalation techniques
Emergency response
Incident reporting
Legal documentation
Criminal record checks
Reception services
Public complaint handling
Occupational health and safety
Building inspections
Confidential information handling
Certification
Recognition of Emotionally Disturbed Person
Personal Information
Driving License: Valid Nova Scotia Drivers Licenses
Section name
Excellent References Upon Request / Clear Criminal Record / Valid Nova Scotia Drivers Licenses
Timeline
Cell Guard Supervisor/ Reception /Special Constable
Truro Police Service
01.2015 Read More
Foster Parent
Department Of Community Services
01.2002 - 01.2015Read More
Nurses Aid
Townsview Estates
01.1998 - 01.2004Read More
Class 12 from Criminal Justice Diploma
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