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Lashandra Johnson
Institutional Security Specialist , Florida Department of Children and Families
Location: Chattahoochee, FL United States
Joined: Jul 25th, 2025

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I�m a criminal justice student with a passion for psychology and helping people navigate tough situations. I�ve worked as a certified correctional officer and currently at a forensic hospital, where I�ve gained real-world insight into mental health and rehabilitation. My goal is to combine my experience with my studies in psychology to support trauma-informed care and one day open my own therapy practice to guide others toward healing and growth.

Education (request update)

Florida A&M University class of 2027

Undergrad Major: Criminal Justice

Experience

I currently work with Florida Department of Children and Families as Institutional Security Specialist
I have years of experience working in the Law Enforcement, and Security industry.

Institutional Security Specialist 1 | Florida State Hospital
From January 2023 to Current • 3 year(s)
Deal with individuals and critical situations effectively, recognize dangerous situations, and perform crisis intervention functions including subduing violent residents.

Correctional Officer | Florida Department of Corrections
From August 2020 to January 2023 • 3 year(s)
Supervised 50+ inmates daily in general and segregated housing units, conducted patrols, drafted incident reports, and maintained accountability of inmate property.

Detention Officer I | Department of Juvenile Justice
From January 2020 to June 2020 • 0 year(s)
Responsible for direct supervision and safety/security of detainees, inspected facility for security breaches, and coordinated detainee movements.

Unit Supply Specialist | Florida Army National Guard
From June 2014 to June 2020 • 6 year(s)
Received, inspected, and delivered supplies/equipment, maintained automated supply systems, and secured/controlled weapons and ammunition.

Child and Youth Program Assistant | Army Installation Management Command
From April 2019 to November 2019 • 0 year(s)
Maintained control and safety of children/youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years, planned activities meeting physical/social/emotional needs of participants.

Inventory Specialist | RGIS
From May 2018 to September 2018 • 0 year(s)
Wrote daily inventory reports, checked expiration dates, inspected inventory for quality issues, and consulted with managers on inventory problems.

Human Service Worker 1 | Florida State Hospital
From August 2016 to October 2017 • 1 year(s)
Operated systematic resident grievance process, conducted activities for residents, and guided/monitored patients to prevent self-harm and harm to others.

Junior Staff | Boys and Girls Club-Big Bend
From May 2014 to August 2014 • 0 year(s)
Assisted in program delivery and monitoring of members, helped younger members with transitions and meal times throughout the club.

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