Yvette Blenkinsop
Waterdown,ON
Summary
Committed and dedicated Correctional Officer with passion for criminal justice. Experienced in maximum and medium security offenders. Extensively trained in suicide prevention / intervention and defensive tactics. Safety-oriented Correctional Officer with more than 21 years of experience, including Special needs offenders. Extensively trained in defensive tactics and suicide prevention. Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Solgen
02.2003 - Current
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency counts.
- Assisted in training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the institution complex regularly.
- Conducted efficient inmate transfers, adhering to strict security protocols while maintaining order and control throughout the process.
- Observed behavior of inmates individually and in groups. on general population, protective custody and special needs units.
- Supported mental health initiatives for inmates by connecting them with appropriate resources and services within the facility.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within correctional setting, promoting inclusive environment for all individuals present.
- Used Trauma Informed Approach when dealing with offenders on a daily bases.
Education
Correctional Collage
Bell Cairn
02.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Kindergarten And Elementary Education
Brunszwick Terez University
Hungary06.1997
Skills
- First Aid Training
- Emergency Response
- De-Escalation and restrain chair use Techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Mental health awareness
- Report writing
- Self-defense tactics
- Observation of High Risk Suicidal/ Enhanced offenders, also inmates on medical Observation and on Constant Watch
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- CCTV Monitoring while working in Central Control
- Suicide Prevention and Intervention Instructor for 8 years
- Gang Awareness Attended ONGIA ( Ontario Gang Investigators Association) Conference in 2023
- Mentorship (mentored new recruits)
- Evidence Preservation after emergency situations
- Some knowledge of Courtroom Practices due to supervising Audio/video courts
Languages
Hungarian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Solgen
02.2003 - Current
Correctional Collage
Bell Cairn
Bachelor of Arts - Kindergarten And Elementary Education
Brunszwick Terez University
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