Heather Lewis
Ironton
Summary
Dedicated correctional officer with expertise in emergency response and de-escalation techniques. Proven ability to maintain safety and security in high-risk environments while ensuring compliance with facility regulations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Farmington Correctional Center
09.2025 - Current
- Monitored inmate activities to ensure compliance with facility regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of housing units for safety and security.
- Responded to emergencies, utilizing de-escalation techniques effectively.
- Maintained accurate documentation of incidents and daily activities.
- Assisted in the implementation of rehabilitation programs for inmates.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
Paralegal
US Bank NA
01.2021 - 09.2025
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed case files and documentation for attorneys, improving organization and accessibility.
- Coordinated communication between clients, attorneys, and external parties to streamline processes.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and accuracy of information.
- Managed case files and documentation systems, streamlining access to critical information for attorneys.
- Reduced errors in document production through meticulous proofreading of legal drafts before submission.
Paralegal
Iron County Prosecutor's Office
07.2016 - 10.2020
- Analyzed case details to identify potential issues, contributing to proactive legal strategies.
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Helped attorneys prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
- Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
- Managed complex cases efficiently using specialized software programs designed for paralegal work to track information related to multiple parties over long periods of time.
- Expedited document review process by conducting initial reviews of key documents for relevance and privilege status.
Education
High School Diploma -
Festus Senior High School
Festus, MOAssociate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MOSkills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Correctional facility procedures
- Policy enforcement
- Search and seizure procedures
- Security procedures
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Farmington Correctional Center
09.2025 - Current
Paralegal
US Bank NA
01.2021 - 09.2025
Paralegal
Iron County Prosecutor's Office
07.2016 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Festus Senior High School
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Mineral Area College