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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Professional Summary

Correctional Officer with 5 1/2 years and currently employed in a maximum and medium security facility. Extensively trained in defensive tactics and suicide prevention. Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking. Heavy Equipment Operator bringing 8 years of construction experience. Knowledgeable in a wide range of equipment, including backhoes and diggers, dozers, road graders , scrapers loaders and dumps. US Army / National Guard decorated veteran accustomed to working in hazardous conditions and high stress environments while paying close attention to details and focusing on task at hand. Flexible and determined to succeed.

Skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Inmate behavior modification tactics
  • Criminal laws
  • Visitation Guidelines Understanding
  • Suicide Prevention Training
  • Search and Seizure Procedures
  • Safety and Security Enforcement
  • Restraint Techniques
  • Inmate Management
  • Correctional Facility Procedures
  • Central and Pod Control
  • CCTV Monitoring
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Emergency Management
  • Self-Defense Techniques
  • Emergency Response
  • Segregation unit officer
  • Security Operations
  • Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
  • Hazardous Material Handling
  • Counter-Terrorism
  • Risk Assessments
  • Identifying hazards
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Patrolling areas
  • Managing PPE
  • Responsible
  • Safe equipment operation
  • Front end loader operations
  • Materials movement
  • Maintenance Procedures
  • Daily Vehicle Inspections
  • Preventive and Reparative Maintenance
  • Equipment Operation
  • Forklift Operation
  • Heavy Equipment
  • Loader Controls
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Safety program understanding
  • Following directions
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Merchandising Knowledge
  • Sales
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Sales training
  • Loss prevention
  • Pneumatic tools use
  • Materials management
  • Equipment operation
  • Small parts assembly
  • Manufacturing
  • Assembly and production
  • Teamwork
  • Ground maintenance
  • Heavy equipment operating ( backhoe, doser, loader, road grader ect.)
Work History
Correctional Officer, 09/2015 to Current
Wabash Valley Correctional Facility – Carlisle, IN
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
  • Maintained custody and control of 45 - 50 inmates housed in leval 3 and 4 security units plus restricted housing and special needs units.
  • Received and inspected mail, property from visitors, new intakes and bed moves.
  • Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
  • Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
  • Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
  • Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Delivered inmates to work sites and returned safely by following protocols.
Trailer Builder, 2000 to 09/2015
Great Dane – Brazil, IN
  • Closely inspected parts for cleanliness , freedom from contaminants.
  • Planned , paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.
  • Repainted plus touched-up components and assemblies.
  • Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
  • Recorded test data per engineering and quality specifications.
  • Inspected and tested components, power tools for proper functionality.
  • Correctly and safely used variety of hand, power (electric/battery ) , pneumatic tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.
  • Verified part Numbers for ordering parts and materials for each order.
  • Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
  • Executed entire assembly process by accurately interpreting set-up sheets, work orders, drawings or blueprints.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Worked with various building materials including steel, aluminum, wood, fiberglass, composites, small fasteners and fittings, adhesives and oil-based products.
  • Supplied areas with these materials using overhead crane, forklift, hand / powered carts or carrying materials by hand.
  • Operated hydraulic press for nose cone, sidewalls, roofs and doors to shoot expanding foam in them for refrigerated trailers.
Soldier /12N HORIZONTAL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER, 06/2007 to 03/2013
US Army – Fort Sill, Fort Leonard Wood, Camp Atterbury, IN, OK, MO And IN
  • Performed as gunner and team member during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills.
  • Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance and explosives.
  • Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment.
  • Maintained security of local areas for visiting high-ranking officials.
  • Trained and led team of 4 to 5 soldiers to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chemical gear for battle scenarios, natural and man made disasters.
  • Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Patrolled designated coverage areas.
  • Trained with and led group of 4 - 5 soldiers as team leader.
  • Reported equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and team readiness to Sargent's and upper command.
  • Was the gunner in convoys and quick response force team.
  • Trained on and operated multiple types of heavy equipment, including 5 ton dump, backhoe, excavator, pan (scrapper), grader, loaders, bulldozers and fork trucks/fork lifts.
  • Repaired damaged roads, bridges and culverts under combat conditions .
  • Clear, grub, strip, excavate, backfill, stockpile earth and other materials with equipment.
  • Cut and spread fill material with scraper.
  • Transport heavy construction equipment with 916 truck and tractor-trailer.
  • Assist in performance of combat engineer missions.
  • Carried out day to day duties accurately and efficiently.
Sales AssociateWalmart – Linton, IN
  • Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.
  • Implemented up-selling strategies, encompassing recommendation of accessories and complementary purchases.
  • Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
  • Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
  • Analyzed and properly processed product returns, assisting customers with finding alternative merchandise to meet needs.
  • Delivered high level of assistance by locating products and checking store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction while handling product returns quickly and professionally.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing and accessories and explained how to properly care for merchandise.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant information on products and services.
Education
High School Diploma: 12/1998
Linton-Stockton High School - Linton, IN
Certificate of Completion : Combat Training, Basic Training - Fort Sill, OK
  • Coursework in hand to hand combat, combat life saving skills, firearms, explosives and multiple ground vehicle maneuvers.
Certificate of Completion: Advanced Combat, Vehicle And Heavy Equipment Advanced Individual Training (AIT) - Fort Leonard Wood, MO

advanced combat / vehicle training and heavy equipment operating

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Wabash Valley Correctional Facility
  • Great Dane
  • US Army
  • Walmart

School Attended

  • Linton-Stockton High School
  • Basic Training
  • Advanced Individual Training (AIT)

Job Titles Held:

  • Correctional Officer
  • Trailer Builder
  • Soldier /12N HORIZONTAL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER
  • Sales Associate

Degrees

  • High School Diploma : 12/1998
    Certificate of Completion : Combat Training,
    Certificate of Completion : Advanced Combat, Vehicle And Heavy Equipment

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