Adam Ricklard
Ishpeming,MI
Summary
Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of prison safety, security and emergency management protocols. Hardworking correction officer skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches. Paperwork for all prisoner coming and leaving the housing unit. Maintained payroll for prisoners job details in housing unit.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
MDOC
Marquette, Michigan
03.2016 - Current
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, call outs and showers.
- Observed behavior of prisoners individually and in groups.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Do paperwork for each prisoner that comes into housing unit.
- Payroll for each prisoner that has a job detail in housing unit
- routine cell shakedowns and patdowns each day
Certified Nursing Assistant
Marquette County Medical Care Facility
Ishpeming, MI
04.2010 - 03.2016
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Correctional Officer Certificate - Corrections
Bay De Noc Community College
Escanaba, MI12.2015
High School Diploma -
Ontonagon Area High School
Ontonagon, MI06.2008
Skills
- Head Counts
- Security Checks
- Contraband Searching
- Conduct Reporting
- Facility Inspections
- Disciplinary Action
- Inmate Supervision
- Firearms Training
- Public Safety
- Inmate Population Control
- Evidence Preservation
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Defensive Tactics
- Time Management
- Practical Problem-Solving
- Armory and Key Control
- Restraint Techniques
- Rule Enforcement
- Detail Work
- Safety and Security Enforcement
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Correctional Facility Procedures
- Safety and Security
- Behavioral Disorders Familiarity
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Learning Strategies
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Safety Precautions
- Active Listening
- Social Perceptiveness
- Visitation Guidelines Understanding
- Reading Comprehension
- Courtroom Procedures
- De-Escalating Conflicts
- Conduct Monitoring
- Weapons Handling
- Corrective Actions
- Occupational Hazard Mitigation
- Rehabilitation Methods
- Institution Security
- Inmate Rights Preservation
- Distributing Meals
- Quality Control Analysis
- Emergency Protocol
- First Aid Certification
- Medical Emergency Response
- Rehabilitation and Counseling
- Criminal Rights
- Prison Settings
- Microsoft Office
- Recreational Activities
- Contraband Prevention
- 3M Electronic Monitoring
- Operation Monitoring
- Transporting Logs
- Firearm Safety
- Corrections
- Criminology
- Writing
- Detail-Oriented
- Monitoring
- Coordination
- Persuasion
- Speaking
- Self-Defense
- Mathematics
- Troubleshooting
- Programming
- Ethics
Accomplishments
wardens coin
Corrections certificate
nominated for life saving award
5 year service pin for correction
Certification
Corrections certificate
CPR
First Aid
Rifle, shotgun, and handgun
Timeline
Correctional Officer
MDOC
03.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Marquette County Medical Care Facility
04.2010 - 03.2016
Correctional Officer Certificate - Corrections
Bay De Noc Community College
High School Diploma -
Ontonagon Area High School