Tanya Lee
Correctional Officer
Red Deer County
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6046
6046
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Correctional Officer Level 1 (CX1)
Correctional Service Canada
11.2018 - Current
- Responsible for the safe and secure custody of federally sentenced male inmates
- Knowledge and exercise of the Criminal Code of Canada, Corrections and Conditional Release Act, Corrections and Conditional Regulations and Institutional rules
- De-escalation of verbally and physically aggressive situations
- Mental health assessments and appropriate referral process
- Collaboration with inmate case management teams
- Collaboration with various law enforcement agencies
- Various report writing and case management reports
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.
- Experience acting as a Correctional Officer Level 2 on an inmate living unit
- Experience acting as a Correctional Officer Level 2 in the Visits and Correspondence department
- Experience acting in a Transfer Coordinator position
Community Peace Officer Level 2
Alberta Health Services
10.2017 - 07.2022
- Provide a safe and secure environment for staff, patients and visitors
- Knowledge and exercise of the Alberta Mental Health Act
- Apprehension and maintaining custody of individuals under the Mental Health Act
- Control access within the facility
- Intervention of verbally and physically aggressive individuals
- Enforcements of various bylaws on hospital property
- Various report writing
- Assisting the RCMP
- Experience interacting with cultural diversity
- Experience acting in a supervisory role as a Team Lead Supervisor
Protective Services Guard
Paladin Security
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Provide a safe and secure environment for staff, patients and visitors
- Control access within the facility
- Responsible for the safe custody of individuals apprehended under the Mental Health Act
- Reporting directly to the Community Peace Officers on site
Directed Field Studies Practicum Placement - Parole Officer
Correctional Service Canada
05.2016 - 12.2016
Education
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Justice Studies
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, Alberta12.2016
Correctional Studies Diploma -
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, Alberta04.2015
High School Diploma -
Fernie Secondary
Fernie, British Columbia06.2012
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- De-escalation abilities
- Interacting with confrontational individuals
- Maintaining sensitive information and confidentiality
- Problem solving
- High level work ethic
- Interacting with individuals with mental health concerns
- Interacting with diverse individuals
- Working both independently and in a team-based environment
- Adaptable
- Willing to learn
Certification
First Aid CPR-C & AED
Timeline
Correctional Officer Level 1 (CX1)
Correctional Service Canada
11.2018 - Current
Community Peace Officer Level 2
Alberta Health Services
10.2017 - 07.2022
Protective Services Guard
Paladin Security
01.2017 - 10.2017
Directed Field Studies Practicum Placement - Parole Officer
Correctional Service Canada
05.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Justice Studies
Lethbridge College
Correctional Studies Diploma -
Lethbridge College
High School Diploma -
Fernie Secondary
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