Harvey F. Ferrell, Jr
Havana, Florida, 32333
acrk31@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Experience
** ***** ** ********** ** a Correctional Officer, obtaining the rank of Correctional Officer Captain. Providing care, custody and control of inmates at three major Institutions to prevent escapes, report unusual activities, conduct cell and area searches and to prevent introduction of contraband into the facility. Certified Florida Department of Law Enforcement General Topics Instructor, Firearms instructor and Electronic Restraining Device (Stinger) Belt, and shield Instructor. Chemical Agent Instructor. Training Sergeant for the Institution with a staff of over 900 personnel. Rapid Response (Riot Squad) Team Leader for both the Baton and Shotgun Squads.
23 years of experience supervising and training personnel in the United States Army and the Florida Army National Guard. Four years experience as a Army Recruiter and Personnel Director. Responsible for the planning and execution for the success of the organization. Held various other supervisory positions and excelled in each position and achieving the highest awards and promotions for each of the positions.
Developed a winning team with an outstanding work ethic and made "Teamwork" my watchword.
Work History
Support Services - Florida House of Representatives, Tallahassee, Fl.
General Maintenance, housekeeping and Security duties. 12/12/14 to present
Correctional Officer Captain, Wakulla Correctional Institution, Crawfordville, Fl.
02/21/97 to 06/03/12
Supervised over 32 Correctional Officers on a daily basis. Includes maintaining work schedules, scheduling leave and Training and requesting discipline. Ensured all Department of Corrections Policies, procedures, Rules and Regulations were strictly enforced. Maintain care, custody and control over a population of over 1500 inmates. Enforced entrance and exit procedures during Inmate visitation and special visits. Respond and quill any emergency during duty to maintain the safety and security of staff, the general public and inmates when necessary. Provide outside law enforcement agencies with assistance when requested and approved by the warden. Ensured all inmates were treated in a fair, firm and consistent manner. Released approved inmates in a timely and lawful manner. Constantly conducted inspections of staff to ensure the institution was at all times secure and able to respond to emergencies from within the prison or outside forces.
Correctional Officer, Quincy Correctional Institution
Quincy, Fl.
12/12/94 to 02/21/97
Dormitory housing security officer/Supervisor
Inmate Transport Officer
Confrontation Squad member-(shotgun, chemical agent & Baton)
internal perimeter security officer
Outside perimeter security officer
Sally port Security officer
Control room officer
Medical Transport security officer
Correctional Officer, Madison Correctional Institution
Madison, Fl.
04/02/93 to 12/12/94
Confinement officer
Medical/Classification officer
Utility officer
Housing officer
Internal security officer
Perimeter security officer
Control room officer
Tower officer
Power Generator Mechanic Supervisor, Florida Army National Guard
Quincy, Fl.
06/93 to 11/04
Power Generator Mechanic and Supervisor
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic and Supervisor
Held a "Secret" Security Clearance
US Army Program Director/Station Commander-Multi-man Recruiting Station
Corbin, Ky. E-7 - Sergeant First Class
1989 to 1992
US Army Field Recruiter
Richmond, Ky.
1988 to 1989
Personnel Supervisor, United States Army-- E6- Staff Sergeant
Various locations
1984 to 1988
Responsible for training and management of up to 13 personnel on a daily basis. Charged with the accountability and upkeep of over $500,000.00 worth of US Army Government property. Counseled and mentored personnel
to improve themselves and the team. Held a "Top Secret "Security clearance.
Education
Instructor Techniques 80-HRS. (8 HRS. Diversity) Dept. Of Corrections
North Florida Corrections Academy, Olustee, Fl. 04-19-96
Advanced Training- Discipline & Special Confinement Techniques (40HRS)
North Fla. Jr. College- Madison, Fl.
Correctional Officer Basic Recruit (632 hrs.)
Lively Law Enforcement Academy, Havana, Fl. 03-17-93
Wheel Vehicle Repairer/ Supervisor U.S. Army
Camp Blanding, Fl. 06-31-96
Power Generator/Supervisor U.S. Army
Camp Blanding, Fl. 08-21-94
Program Director/Supervisor Training US Arm y Recruiting/ Retention School
Ft. Benjamin Harrison, In. 1989
Basic Recruiting/ Salesmanship Course US Army Recruiting/Retention School
Ft. Benjamin Harrison, In. 1988
Air Defense Weapons System Training US Army Air Defense School
Ft. Bliss, Tx. 1986
Airmobile Operations Course, Army Air Assault School
Ft. Campbell, Ky. 1986
Special Weapons Training Course, US Army Professional Training
Garlstadt, Germany 1985
Advanced Personnel Management Training Course US Army
Ft. Eustis, Va. 1984
Basic Personnel Management Training Course US Army
Ft. Carson, Co. 1982
Primary Personnel Management training Course US Army
Ft. Carson, Co. 1982
Automotive Course Central Texas College
Ft. Carson, Co. 1982
Special Combat Operations- French Commando Training
Luxemburg, France