Shane Blackwell
Elmont NY *****
************@*****.***
Experience
New York City Department of Correction
Youthful Offender Programs, Headquarters 2015-2021
Correction Officer
New York State Certified academy instructor
Establish and maintain relationships with community-based organizations providing services within the Department
Escort providers to and from facilities and providing guidance throughout their visits
Produce various reports as requested by the Deputy Commissioner of Youthful Offender Programming
Assist with implementation and oversight of various programs
Assure all volunteers\providers are screened and are properly cleared though security before entering facilities
Strategically identify advocacy groups and entertainers for the incarcerated population
Facilitate groups with the inmate population to evaluate their needs in order to maintain a safe environment
Work closely with other uniformed staff members and supervising staff to seek best practices for inmate population
Anna M. Kross Center (AMKC) 2009 – 2013
Executed duties related to housing units, dormitory setting, and daily internal searches
Completed certificate course and efficiently operated mandated law library services
Obtained training and effectively operated drug and addiction housing areas
Performed each aspect of intake procedure and court production process
Assisted with intelligence gathering as a member of the internal security team
Executed duties related to protective custody unit based on command level order
Strategic Planning & Programs Division, February 2012- October 2013
Headquarters March 2014 – August 2014
Represent the agency at external venues as a member of community partnership unit
Liaised with NYC Administration for Children Services (ACS) to coordinate the visits for the
Children of Incarcerated Parents (CHIPP) program at throughout Rikers Island
Strategically identified advocacy groups and entertainers for the incarcerated population
Managed relationships with community-based organization and philanthropic groups
Coordinated delivery for mandated voter registration paraphernalia to all jail facilities
Participated in the Health awareness forum officiated by Health Affairs Unit
Assisted Volunteer Service Unit with vetting process for providers, fingerprinting, and
Production of Volunteer\Service Provider indemnification cards
Facilitated the mandatory orientation course for candidates seeking to become providers
Maintained spreadsheet database and conducted research for Program Development
Attend monthly Deputy Warden of Programs and Management meetings
Education
Interboro Institute AS in Criminal Justice May 2006 Flushing, New York
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Inmate Information System (IIS), 5AM Census, Carpentry
Community Service
Super-storm Sandy coordinator, youth organizer, painter, plumber, block association president
Certifications
New York State registered & license armed guard
New York State certified academy instructor, certified in CPR, fire safety, evacuation