Security Supervisor Team Member

JAMES FITZPATRICK

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Home: 845-***-**** *******@*******.*** Cell: 845-***-****

CORRECTIONS SERGEANT

SUMMARY

A highly trained Corrections Sergeant with 23 years of experience within the New York State Criminal Justice System for the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. Maintains care, custody and control of inmates and supervises a staff of 42 officers ensuring the daily department objectives are met. Conducts training, counseling and evaluations for all officers. Responds to facility emergencies and unusual incidents. Exceptional capacity to multitask; managing competing priorities. Excellent problem solving and prioritizing abilities. Highly organized with acute attention to detail. Works well as a team member or independently. Strong work ethic with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

TESTIMONIAL

“Mr.Fizpatrick worked for me at The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision – Wallkill Correctional Facility. His title was Sergeant and he was responsible for staffing the security positions for the various shifts. He would have to act quickly to cover positions if a staff person called in sick. He monitored overtime to try and keep a balance of ensuring safety and not overspending if it was not necessary. He supervised staff to ensure proper policies were being adhered to. He assisted staff when needed and conducted training. His skill set includes good negotiating skills, good communication skills and positive time management. He worked with line staff and upper- level supervisory staff. Mr. Fitzpatrick is a dedicated worker and focuses on the job he is assigned to. If asked to do other tasks he is always willing to assist and help.” – Catherine Jacobsen, Superintendent, The NYS Department of Corrections & Community Supervision

SKILL SETS

Negotiating Skills Goal Oriented Mission Minded Leadership Trainer Sound

Judgment and Decision-Making Remains Calm in Stressful Situations

Time Management Self Motivated Shows Initiative Loyal

Responsible and Conscientious Dedicated

Time Management Safety

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NYSDOCCS WALLKILL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, Wallkill, NY 12589

CORRECTION SERGEANT: 6/11/2015-06/26/24

Supervised a staff of 42 officers, ensuring the daily department objectives were met

Monitored overtime ensuring safety of the facility remained intact while not overspending.

Conduct on-the-job training, staff counseling and evaluations for all officers

Responded and supervised at all facility emergencies and unusual incidents, gave direction when required, collected evidence and assisted in intelligence gathering

Maintained/ensured policies and procedures are adhered to by staff and incarcerated individuals

Performed security rounds of areas to ensure all safety and security objectives are getting met

Investigated alleged rule violations and administered violation hearings.

Conducted staff training on fire drills and prison operations

Reviewed and composed reports and ensured the timely submission is completed by staff

Investigated all reports of an offender posing a risk to himself or others

Resolved problems and assisted in resolving staff conflicts

Maintained weapons and equipment

Complete other duties assigned by a superior officer

CORRECTION OFFICER: 7/2/1999-6/11/2015

Enforced rules and kept order and supervise all activities of inmates

Conducted searches for contraband items

Inspect mail for presence of contraband

Responded/reacted to all incidents and facility emergencies and inspected the facilities for security breaches

Wrote reports on inmate conduct

Take inmates into custody and escort them to locations within and outside facility, i.e., courtroom, doctor visits, etc.

Aided in the rehabilitation and counseling of offenders

Ensured offenders reported to programs and monitored/oversaw the cleaning of the facility

Prepare to search for and recapture escapees in such eventualities

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CORRECTION OFFICER RECRUIT: 5/17/1999-7/2/1999

DOCCS Training Academy, Albany NY – 7 weeks of specialized training and fulfillment of required education to receive NYS Peace Officer status

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Hold 36 credits toward a Criminal Justice Degree

CERTIFICATIONS

Completed 80 hours of Sergeants School, Albany, NY – 12/18/2015

Crisis Intervention Stress Management (CISM) Certified

NYS Licensed Security Guard, NYSDOS, #100********

TRAINING

Attended Critical Incident Stress Management Training at request of Superintendent – 8/23/2016

Crisis Intervention Stress Management (CISM)

Stress: Psychological & Behavioral Reactions to Stressors Strategic Planning in Crisis Intervention & Critical Incident Stress Management Informational Group Crisis

Interventions Interactive Group Crisis Intervention: Defusing Practical

Exercises for Defusing Interactive Group Crisis Intervention:

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)

Annual In-house Training

Fire Response Team Training Infectious Disease Prevention Fire/Safety Weapons Qualification – Glock 9mm and Shotgun Defensive Tactics Prevention of Sexual

Abuse / Sexual Harassment Positional Asphyxiation Professional Boundaries

Suicide Prevention Racial Anxiety Naltrexone Administration Emergency

Control Procedures Use of Force Cultural Awareness Communication

Skills Workplace Violence Ethics Awareness Decision Making

Techniques Report Writing Crime Scene Preservation

Office of Diversity Management Cultural Awareness

Human Relations Threat Awareness

Recognizing Abnormal Behavior

TRAINING CONDUCTED

Fire Drill Arsenal Inventories Escape Pursuit Procedures

Handcuffing Techniques and Defensive Tactics Proper Radio communication procedures

AWARDS

Letter of Commendation: Assisted in saving the life of a suicidal inmate

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

New York State Correctional and Police Benevolent Association

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook Internet Proficient

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