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SPENDING TIME WITH MY GOD CHILDERUN
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SHAWN MELLISH

Elburn

Summary


Correctional professional prepared to bring extensive supervisory experience and conflict resolution capabilities to role. Proven ability to maintain order and enforce regulations while fostering team collaboration. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in staff training and inmate management.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Sergeant

Kendall County Sheriff's Office
01.2025 - Current

Responsible for supervision

  • Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • Supervised 4-7 employees and performance of tasks and managed 150 plus offenders.
  • Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
  • Reduced instances of violence within the institution through effective conflict resolution strategies and communication skills.
  • Evaluated job performance of subordinate staff members regularly while providing constructive feedback for improvement opportunities.
  • Efficiently managed resources such as time, personnel, and equipment to ensure smooth operations within the correctional facility.

Deputy

Kendall County Sheriff's Office
06.2001 - 01.2025
  • Maintained structure and security during court proceedings.
  • Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of 150 inmates and guards.
  • Served court documents and completed civil process duties for multiple cases.
  • Trained other officers in Taser tactics and deployment.
  • Provided testimony in court proceedings.
  • Conducted searches of individuals and premises.
  • Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
  • Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
  • Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Benedictine University
Lisle, IL
06.2008

Skills

  • Search and seizure procedures
  • Suicide prevention training
  • Crisis intervention training
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Correctional facility procedures
  • Deputy in Charge numerous shifts
  • Field Training Deputy
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Emergency response
  • Staff supervision
  • Rule enforcement
  • Conflict management
  • Rules of conduct
  • Administration
  • Crisis management
  • Inventory counting
  • Courtroom testimony
  • Staff training

SPENDING TIME WITH MY GOD CHILDERUN

My Godchildren are currently the focus of my free time. They are actively involved in music instruments, horseback riding, and ballet. They are a big part of my balance with work. They are what I look forward to on a weekly basis.

Timeline

Correctional Sergeant

Kendall County Sheriff's Office
01.2025 - Current

Deputy

Kendall County Sheriff's Office
06.2001 - 01.2025

Associate of Arts - Business Management

Benedictine University
SHAWN MELLISH