Dominique Mitchell
Hector,MN
Summary
-Correctional Officer committed to maintaining order and enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Resilient professional versed in handling difficult inmates and stressful situations.
- Highly skilled in working with individuals, including perceiving and dealing with their functions. Extensive mentoring experience. Also with experience in Behavioral Health Center, working with mental health patients. Maintain safe environments, also issuing meds for patients. Maintain a secure and locked unit at all times.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Service Technichian
Divine House
10.2012 - 04.2013
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management.
- Patient Care
- Patient Records
- Delivered in-home care to disabled children and adults.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
Youth Associate
Lutheran Child Service
10.2013 - 07.2014
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Promoted good behavior by using the positive reinforcement method.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
- Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured students.
- Maintained daily records of children’s individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Maintained a child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
Psychiatric Technichian
ST. Lukes Behavioral Health Center
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
- Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
- Engaged patients with games, crafts, music, reading and other activities.
Parapro
Buffalo Lake- Hector- Stewart High School
08.2015 - 11.2016
- Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Implemented and taught life skills.
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day.
- Redirected poor behavior using the positive reinforcement method.
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Attended monthly staff training sessions.
- Individual Educational Plans
- Public Schools
- Differentiated Learning Needs
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Assisted the classroom teacher in supervising.
- Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
Corrections Officer
Renville County Sheriff
11 2016 - 7 2018
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches.
- Made rounds at specified intervals.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Searched the building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Issued cleaning supplies, comfort items, laundry and all basic meals.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Determined and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Notified victims of upcoming inmate releases.
- Made sure holding areas were cleaned and that prisoners were served meals on time.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to help keep the institution safe and secure.
Corrections Corporal
Meeker County Sheriffs Office
02.2018 - Current
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
Corrections Supervisor
Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Improved inmate behavior by implementing structured daily routines and programs.
- Reduced incidents of contraband by conducting thorough cell searches and maintaining vigilant security protocols.
- Enhanced staff performance through consistent training and professional development opportunities.
- Maintained a safe environment for both inmates and staff by enforcing strict adherence to facility policies and procedures.
- Assisted in the development of effective rehabilitation programs aimed at reducing recidivism rates among inmates.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to manage inmate disputes and maintain order within the facility.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Supervise 20 employees and performance of tasks and managed 60 offenders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Houston County High
Warner Robins, Georgia2011
59 cresdits - General Education
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN15 Credits - Athletic Training
Iowa State University
Ames, IASkills
- Correctional facility procedures knowledge
- Inmate behavior modification tactics
- Safety and security-oriented
- Skilled in conflict resolution
- Criminal law knowledge
- Search and seizure procedures
- Self-defense techniques
- College athletics
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Self-motivated
- Central and pod control
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Team-oriented
- CPR and Child CPR Training
Custom
Dennis Coleman
PH:480-489-5979
Co-Worker
Brittany Burdick
PH: 763-242-3806
Co-Worker
Lathavis Miller
PH:515-451- 7922
Friend
Timeline
Corrections Supervisor
Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center
02.2023 - 07.2023
Corrections Corporal
Meeker County Sheriffs Office
02.2018 - Current
Parapro
Buffalo Lake- Hector- Stewart High School
08.2015 - 11.2016
Psychiatric Technichian
ST. Lukes Behavioral Health Center
08.2014 - 07.2015
Youth Associate
Lutheran Child Service
10.2013 - 07.2014
Human Service Technichian
Divine House
10.2012 - 04.2013
Corrections Officer
Renville County Sheriff
11 2016 - 7 2018
High School Diploma -
Houston County High
59 cresdits - General Education
Ridgewater College
15 Credits - Athletic Training
Iowa State University
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