Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Charlene Mueller

Illinois Department Of Corrections
New Windsor
10
years of professional experience

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Correctional Officer at the Illinois Department of Corrections, skilled in emergency response and conflict resolution. Proven ability to enhance facility security and maintain safety protocols, while effectively managing inmate supervision and fostering positive relationships. First aid and CPR certified, committed to ensuring a secure environment.

Work History

Correctional Officer

7 Years 6 Months
Illinois Department Of Corrections | 04.2019 - Current
  • Monitored inmate movement and maintained security throughout housing units, yards, and common areas.
  • Conducted counts, searches, and contraband inspections to enforce institutional rules and safety protocols.
  • Documented incidents, violations, and daily observations in logs and detailed reports.
  • Responded to disturbances, emergencies, and medical situations using approved correctional procedures.

Personal Trainer(owner)

2 Years 9 Months
Quad Cities Fitness | 05.2016 - 02.2019
  • Assessed client fitness levels, goals, and limitations to build personalized training plans.
  • Demonstrated proper exercise form, equipment use, and safe lifting techniques during sessions.
  • Monitored client progress and adjusted workouts to maintain challenge and consistency.
  • Educated clients on warm-ups, recovery, and injury prevention practices.

Education

No Degree - Accounting

Carl Sandburg College | Galesburg, IL

From 08/2011 to 05/2013

Personal Trainer

National Academy of Sports Medicine | Gilbert, AZ

High School Diploma

Wear Central Highschool | Biggsville, IL | 05.2008

Skills

First aid training
Emergency response
De-escalation techniques
Conflict resolution skills
Inmate supervision
Mental health awareness
Correctional facility procedures
Policy enforcement
Restraint techniques
Inmate monitoring
Safety and security enforcement
Self-defense tactics
Search and seizure procedures
Observation
Surveillance
Contraband seizure
Self-defense techniques
Safety
Security procedures
Trained in defensive tactics
Stress tolerance
Relationship building and management
Facility security
Weapons training
Prisoner transport
Central and pod control
Booking procedures
Gang awareness
Firearm operations trained
Emergency management
Mentorship
Staff management
Physical fitness
Radio communication
First aid and CPR certified
Perimeter control
Time management
Interpersonal communication

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Illinois Department Of Corrections
04.2019 - CurrentRead More

Personal Trainer(owner)

Quad Cities Fitness
05.2016 - 02.2019Read More

Carl Sandburg College

No Degree from Accounting
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National Academy of Sports Medicine

Personal Trainer
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Wear Central Highschool

High School Diploma
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Charlene Mueller