Benny Burt
P.O Box****
Westchester, IL *****
acr34f@r.postjobfree.com
GEO Group
Abraxas Youth & Family Services
(Woodridge Interventions) Woodridge, IL
Aug 2014 - Present
Safety Monitor
Insured the overall safety of Adolescent client population of the clinical unit
Enforced all facility rules, providing written and verbal communication of incidents and reports of activity or behavior issues during the shift
Provided mentoring and redirection of clients with challenges of cognitive mindset toward recovery
Conducted in unit case file audits and corrective maintenance as deemed necessary on a nightly basis
Prepared documents and case files for medical staff direct attention
Conducted dorm checks during the shift insuring safety and accountability
Conducted supervised movement and morning escorts for special assigned duties
Board Of Education Dist. 89 Melrose Pk. IL
Security Operations Officer
Performing all aspects of safety and prevention procedures as a member of a team of officers from several municipalities to preserve and insure the peace and well being of students, staff and board of education property. Utilized CCTV for surveillance of both internal and external activity Improved school campus safety through community communication and interaction
Enforced all Illinois school laws and school board policy within the school district.
Jackson Detective Agency Chicago, IL
Director of Investigations Feb 2004 - Jan 2012
Management of investigation operations to include; Safety compliance consulting
Supervision of 12 investigators specializing in various areas from loss prevention to criminal investigations and process servicing
Responsible for hiring, training and promoting department employees
Investigator case assignment and client interviewing
Case review, satisfaction rating analysis
Improved Investigation services through specialty assignment to expedite casework efficiency
Salvation Army Correctional Services Chicago, IL
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Security Operations Administrator June 1994 - March 2006
Revised the procedure and accountability manual for security training to comply within
perimeters of the Bureau of Prisons and provided training for safety compliance as required
Provided proactive problem solving, communicative provision, mentoring and conflict resolution
Managed (7 correctional counselor supervisors of a (3) unit campus to include clinical services
Managed the enforcement of all laws, rule and regulations. Analyzed sanction documents
and supervised all high profiled investigations and provided one on one with problematic clients
Responsible for all controlled movement to include home confinement cases
Liaison assignment in communications to The Federal Bureau of Prisons
Community Corrections Office, Federal Marshals and U.S Parole
Member of the Correctional Advisory Board
Education
John J College of Criminal Justice School Climate Reform New York, NY
Governors State University Criminal Justice Studies University Park
Trinity University Criminal Justice San Antonio, TX
Triton College Private Policing Methods & Administrative River Grove, IL
Central States Institute Substance abuse Interventions Counseling Chicago, IL
General accomplishments & Interests
National Association of Safety Professionals
Certified Safety Consultant
Certified Safety Training Specialist
Certified Safety Planning Specialist
Additional Training
State of Illinois Certification Law Enforcement & Standards
Firearms / Use of Force
Des Plaines, IL
North East Multi Regional CEU Criminal Justice Ethics
Des Plaines, IL
North East Multi Regional Investigations II
Des Plaines, IL
Central States Institute Alcohol / Substance Abuse Counsel
IAODAPCA (3532) Prevention I or II (12 CEU) Counselor I & II (12 CEU)
Chicago, IL
American Red Cross Former Certified Instructor CPI Certified
Investigations / Evidence Preparations (Federal, State & Municipal) 1000 + hours
Suicide Prevention (Federal Bureau of Prisons) 500 Hours
Interview / Interrogation (In House State, County & Municipal Police Training) 120 Hours
Hostage Negotiations (In House State, County & Municipal Police Training) 40 Hours
Former Exp: Advisory Board Member, Safety Instructor, Investigations Administrator, Police Officer, District L/P Trainer, Workforce Development Assistant Manage