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Wendell Owen Leigh Jr.
officerwol1@aol.com
352-497-8775
115 SE 16th ave
Apt H204
Gainesville , FL 32601
Career Objective
Seeking a challenging, rewarding, and high energy work environment. A desire to join a career family that can provide growth and stability, that utilize my experience and education to its fullest, while offering growth in those areas.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Excellent people-to-people skills. Able to quickly build rapport and establish trust.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Articulate and personable.
  • Experienced and comfortable working in high-stress, quick-response situations in the field.
  • Accustomed to working in tightly regulated environments requiring strict compliance with operational, law enforcement and safety regulations.
  • High computer skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
  • Experience managing and instructing large groups of individuals.
  • Critical thinking skills with solution based results.
  • Ability to resolve disputes timely.
  • Strong experience with multi-tasking, time management, and the management of personnel.
EDUCATION
Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice, 2011
Rasmussen College, Ocala, FL
Graduated with honors - 3.5GPA
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
Correctional Officer Basic Recruit Training (56 hours), Central Florida Community College,2004
Graduated CFCC with a 3.5GPA and hired as a student tutor for class #228.

Certified Correctional Officer, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, 2004

First Responder/CPR Certification, Central Florida Community College, 2004

Class D Security License, Florida Department of Agriculture, 2008
Employment Experience
2008Non-Secure Programs Inc.  Ocala, FL
Residential Supervisor
  • Successful leader, equally effective as member of a team.
  • Highly organized able to multi-task and accomplish multiple objectives.
  • Professional demeanor and attentive to detail.
  • Random drug screening of residents.
  • Performed residential searches for contraband.
  • Tracked residents through drug treatment programs and off-site employment to maintain compliance with State requirements.
  • Interactions with the public to insure the residents compliance.
  • Performed well-being and security checks on the residential dorms.
  • Provided assistance and medical care to residents as needed.
  • Maintained professionalism with residents, social workers, local police and Probation Officers.
  • Compiled resident files and maintained event logs daily.
  • Performed searches of the resident's person and belongings upon return to the facility.
  • Provided assistance to residents with medical or psychological needs or referred to appropriate programs.
2003 To 2007State of Florida - Department of Corrections  Lowell, FL
Correctional Officer
  • Oversaw daily operations of the inmate population.
  • Control Room Officer duties included issuing of weapons, key control, log and report writing, management of security personnel resources and inmate movements.
  • Ensured strict compliance with all rules and regulations.
  • Managed emergency response as necessary to violent, medical and other situations within the scope of department procedures, based on need and available personnel.
  • Performed scheduled and intermittent safety and security checks on inmate populations to insure compliance with State Statutes and inmate/Officer safety.
  • Provided assistance to inmates with medical and psychological issues providing referral to appropriate programs.
  • Qualified yearly in firearms and defensive tactics for proficiency required by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
  • Responded to emergency situations within the facility to maintain order of the inmate population.
  • Provided secure medical transportation and protection of the public while outside the facility.
  • Maintained security logs of events.
  • Provided information as allowed to the public seeking information.
  • Used handheld radio and base station communications using 10 code system.
  • Directed Officers on daily operations and provided instructions based on State Statutes.
  • Performed investigations of incidents. Documented investigations with incident reports, witness statements; to include video records and medical personnel's reports and filed for possible use in future courtroom proceedings.
  • Carried firearms when necessary.
  • Used and carried chemical agents per Department Policy and Procedures.
  • Completed yearly CPR and First Aid certifications.
 
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