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Conducted criminal investigations in which the Army is, or may be, a party of interest. Handled felony-level crimes that involve Army property and Army personnel. Conducted independent felony level criminal investigations, general and economic crimes, counter drug operations, and assess behavioral threats to prevent acts of violence. Processed crime scenes and collected evidence. Conducted interviews and interrogations of complainants, victims, witnesses, and subject. Provided forensic laboratory support. Performed Protective Services operations. Prepared high quality reports with only minimal errors, as determined by supervisor review. Developed case strategies and investigative plans that will substantiate or refute allegations reported. Identified and pursued crime prevention efforts and criminal intelligence activities, source recruitment and targeting, and contingency fund expenditures. Pursued all available criminal, civil, and/or administrative remedies for founded offenses. Initiated and/or participate in proactive initiatives that are in line with the organizational mission.

• Independently supervised, analyzed, and controlled inmate behavior during the operation of the detention center to predict and prevent unsafe acts within the facility.• Maintained control of assigned area exercising sound judgement by utilizing only the force necessary to maintain control of inmates, or restrain by force if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints.• Exercised appropriate judgment in handling of special needs situations or inmates who suffer from mental disorders; aided in classification of inmates.• Communicated effectively and coherently with other staff or inmates with approved facility communication devices creating the ability to maintain a safe environment for both inmates, staff, and visitors.• Performed searches of people, vehicles, mail items, objects capable of concealing contraband, buildings, indoor and outdoor areas which may involve feeling or detecting objects, walking, kneeling, bending or stooping for long periods of time.• Transported or escort inmates (hostile, aggressive, passive, etc.) using handcuffs and other approved restraints in accordance with policy and procedure.• Read and comprehend legal and non-legal documents including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitments, release orders, summons, and other documents.• Observed and controlled visitors and inmates prior to, during and after visits.• Utilized and grow interpersonal communications skills to better observe and communicate with inmates in effort to read and maintain a safe environment for both staff and inmates. IPC skills are necessary to predict changes within secure locations that could pose as safety risks, i.e., riots, physical altercations, gang rivalries, and all imminent threats to any inmate or staff member.

Provided safety and security to the facility through proper youth supervision, ensures that the facility behavior management system is enforced in a consistent and fair manner. Participated as a member of the facility treatment team, assisting youth with meeting performance goals, completes observation checks and provide role model behavior to assist youth with problem solving and competency development. Support juveniles' physical, emotional, educational, and social development in a nonthreatening atmosphere.