THOMAS C. POLYKARPOUS
BRONX, NY 10465
718-***-**** - home phone ~ ~ 718-***-**** - cell #
PROFILE: Professionally qualified N.Y.C. Department of Correction Officer with 20 years experience in
numerous N.Y.C. jails such as Rikers Island, Harts Island and Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward.
Always a team player. Responsible for the care, custody and control of the imprisoned inmate population.
WORK HISTORY:
Oct. 07 - Present HARVARD PROTECTION SERVICES
570 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10013
Security in various establishments as assigned (armed/unarmed). Placements have been in
Christie’s Inc. Auction House, Onassis Cultural Center, Olympic Tower and Temple Shaaray Tefila.
Feb. - June 2007 SOTHEBY’S
1334 York Avenue at 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021
Supervise fine art, antiques, books, jewelry and various collectibles at this premier auction house
Oct. 1986 - Oct. 2006 N.Y.C. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward, 461 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Respond to emergencies such as violent inmates, inmate escapes, inmate deaths, power failure,
riots, inclement weather and other inmate disturbances. Provide medical care to injured inmates,
maintains control of emergency scene and coordinate immediate emergency response. Monitors
and participates in the relocation and evacuation of inmates as directed. Coordinates outside
agency response for emergencies. Responsible for inmates throughout Bellevue Hospital to
various types of clinics. Responsible for the carrying of firearms throughout the hospital to
escort the inmates.
Responsible for implementation of reports as it applies to inmate discipline, security breaches,
incidents and other reports as required. Completes and maintains security checklist forms for
supervisory review.
EDUCATION:
October 1987 John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University, New York, NY
• Recruit Training Curriculum and Report Writing
Dewitt Clinton High School, Bronx, NY
• Academic Diploma
ACHIEVEMENTS:
• April, 1992 Appreciation Letter - William Fraser, D/W Commanding Officer, B.H.P.W.
• Oct., 2001 Certification of Outstanding Duty (following World Trade Center disaster)
• June, 2003 Employee of the Month - Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward
• Aug., 2005 Appreciation Letter - Michael Hourihane, Commanding Off., DOC Hospital Prison Ward
• Oct., 2006 Certificate of Recognition for Devoted Service - Correction Officers Benevolent Assoc.
• Oct., 2006 Certificate of Recognition for Dedicated Service - Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward
* N.Y.S. Armed Certification # 100********
* N.Y.C. Carry Permit # 200-***-****
* Fire Guard License # 86105715