Service Professional Experience

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Retired US military veterans and Corrections Officer seeking an opportunity to transition to federal government contracting.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

US Army

Active Duty: September 11, 1979 through June 5, 1986.

Ordered to Active duty in support of operations Desert Storm/Shield, Enduring ‘Iraq’ Freedom, and Gulf War Campaign.

Recognitions: Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Lapel Button, Good Conduct Medal, Marksman Badge with M16 Rifle Bar, and Sharpshooter Badge with Hand Grenade Bar.

Offer expertise in property accountability, logistics and configuration management.

Solutions-focused, versatile management professional offering a comprehensive background supporting U.S. military operations in roles of increasing responsibility during a 29-year career in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve.

Effective communicator who quickly masters new roles and technologies to achieve positive results.

US Army Reserve (retired)

Retired on December 9, 2009 with 29 years and 11 months combined Army and Reserve with the rank of Sergeant First Class, specialty Infantryman and Drill Sergeant.

Recognitions: Army Commendation Meal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Non-Commission Officer Professional Development Ribbon (3rd Award), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve, and Recognition of Annual and/or weekend training.

Rotations between the Army Reserve and full-time US Army.

oOctober 15, 2005 through May 20, 2009

Corrections Officer (retired)

22 years experience working with youth housed in detention and residential facilities.

Extensively trained in crisis prevention and intervention by focusing on maintaining peace, security and safety within correction centers and federal prisons.

Effectively established positive rapport with youth offenders and provided mentoring.

Seasoned corrections professional that remain calm and confident even in the most adverse and stressful working conditions.

EDUCATION

Law Enforcement and Justice Administration coursework

SKILLS HIGHLIGHTS

Inmate rights

Restraint and booking techniques

Ethical standards of conduct

First Aid and CPR certified

Familiarity with courtroom practices

File and record maintenance

Occupational hazards and safety precautions

Trained in defensive tactics

Excellent problem/analytical solver

State and federal laws knowledge

Familiarity with behavioral disorders

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Richland County (retired)

Columbia, SC September 24,1994 – May 16, 2016

Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.

Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.

Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain the safety and security of personnel and the general public.

Transported inmates to and from work sites.

Maintained records and logs of man-hours, materials and equipment used.

Conducted internal security checks and distributed meals.

Continually monitored dormitories for inappropriate activity.

Supervised meal distribution and observed inmates during mealtime.

Verified warrants, conducted searches and fingerprinted inmates.

Conducted pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections of transport vehicles and equipment.

Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.

Wrote daily report that included recommendations for further treatment strategies and diagnostic efforts.

Supervised inmates during visits, recreation, telephone calls and shower time.

Served as a member of the treatment staffing team to develop a rehabilitative program for juveniles.

Maintained visitor sign-in and log forms.

Received personal property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected inmate property for contraband.

Routinely reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates when needed.

Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.

Maintained communications with all other areas of the facility at all times.

Maintained communications with all other areas of the facility at all times.

Maintained daily logs of shift activity.

Escorted inmates to court appearances.

Instructed inmates on work details and transported them to work sites.

Performed warrant pick-ups and turnovers at other jails and prisons.

Supervised the physical and mechanical restrains to address unruly inmates.

Enforced resident behavior management system and wrote incident reports for infractions.

Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being of youth at all times.

Maintained correct physical head count at all times

REFERENCES

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