Alan Bliss
Mayfield,UT
Summary
Seasoned Correctional Sergeant with extensive experience at the State Of Utah Department of Corrections, adept in crisis management and staff supervision. Excelled in maintaining a safe environment through effective inmate supervision and de-escalation techniques. Demonstrated leadership by overseeing up to 300 offenders and training staff, ensuring security and respect within the facility.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
State Of Utah Department Of Corrections
02.2011 - 10.2024
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Supervised up to 14 employees and performance of tasks and managed up to 300 offenders.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burley High School
Burley, IDSkills
- Rules of conduct
- Offender escort
- Staff Supervision
- Officer Training
- Emergency Response
- Inmate movement control
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Inmate Supervision
- Counseling techniques
- Equine Specialist in Equine Psychotherapy Program
- Crisis Management
- Security Protocols
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of up to 14 staff members.
- 6 years honorable Military Service in Utah Army National Guard.
Certification
- POST Certified Advanced Correctional Officer , Utah POST
- CVSA Examiner Certified
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
State Of Utah Department Of Corrections
02.2011 - 10.2024
- POST Certified Advanced Correctional Officer , Utah POST
- CVSA Examiner Certified
High School Diploma -
Burley High School
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