Mason Elliott
Independence
Summary
Dynamic Deputy Jailer with extensive experience at Kenton County Detention Center, excelling in inmate supervision and de-escalation techniques. Proven ability to manage high-stress situations and enhance safety through effective communication and training. Committed to maintaining order and fostering a respectful environment while ensuring compliance with security procedures.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Jailer
Kenton County Detention Center
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced inmate safety by conducting thorough cell searches and confiscating contraband items.
- Trained new deputy jailers on department policies, procedures, and best practices for maintaining a safe working environment within the correctional setting.
- Member of tactical response team.
- FTO which excelled in training new employees on the SOPs and policies of the jail.
- Maintained professional relationships with both colleagues and inmates, fostering an environment of mutual respect and cooperation.
- Participated in ongoing professional development training courses to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
- Managed high-stress situations calmly and efficiently, de-escalating potentially dangerous incidents before they escalated further.
- Performed routine inspections of facility equipment to ensure proper functioning and adherence to safety standards.
- Conducted regular headcounts to verify the presence of all assigned inmates within the housing unit.
- Improved communication between staff members through the implementation of daily shift briefings.
- Facilitated the transport of inmates to court appearances, medical appointments, and other off-site locations while ensuring security at all times.
- Provided assistance during emergencies, effectively handling situations such as medical crises or altercations between inmates.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of facility-wide emergency drills, ensuring preparedness for potential crises within the jail setting.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain order and enforce facility rules consistently among inmates.
- Aided in the resolution of conflicts between inmates through mediation techniques and appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary.
- Utilized weapons, handcuffs, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- 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.
Education
No Degree - Undecided
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KYBachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY12-2022
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- Verbal communication
- Security procedures
- Physical fitness
- Stress tolerance
- De-escalation techniques
- Restraint application
- Firearms proficiency
- First aid and CPR
- Booking procedures
- Safety procedures
- Self-defense tactics
- Riot prevention
- Prisoner transportation
- Response orientation
- Fingerprint scanning
Certification
FTO Training Butler Tech
Crowd Management and riot control classes
Timeline
Deputy Jailer
Kenton County Detention Center
01.2023 - Current
No Degree - Undecided
Northern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Eastern Kentucky University
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