Alexander Eccleston
Carmichael,CA
Summary
In Twenty three years worked all levels of custody in the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This ranges from a level 1 dormitory that has two Officers supervise 200 inmates to the Security Housing Unit (SHU) that requires at least two Officers to escort one inmate while being observed by a third Officer. Never said no to a special assignment. Opened the Folsom Women's Facility (FWF) in 2013, Established a storage area for Cleaning Supplies on the Main Yard in 2015 and helped in moving the Education Annex at Folsom Prison in 2017.
Regularly assisted in training new personnel from the academy.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
10.1996 - 10.2019
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- 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, phone calls and showers.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
Soldier
United States Army. Active, Guard And Reserve.
10.1980 - 02.2004
- Secured and protected military property, assets and personnel.
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
- Implemented tactics, procedures, and techniques for defense systems.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Engaged targets in low-light conditions with night vision equipment.
- Suppressed or neutralized enemies using small-arms, light artillery and drone weaponry.
- Carried out defensive and offensive data protection operations.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Looked after weapons by scheduling and performing organizational and preventive maintenance.
- Advised Officers on team, squad, platoon and company, battalion and brigade level operations, intelligence and risk assessments in daily briefings.
- Supervised more than $1,000,000 in high-value equipment, maintaining zero loss record over a deployment in Iraq 2003-2004.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
- Upheld Army dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
- Designated mandatory reporter for sexual assault and responder for suicide prevention situations.
- Assisted in conducting fire drills and evacuating buildings.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
- Assigned lower-level custody staff to best suited posts.
- Memorized Infantry, Air Defense and Transportation policies and led training for company personnel.
- Attended required training sessions and seminars.
- Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.
- Surveyed company overall health and preparedness.
Warehouseman
Albertsons Inc
09.1989 - 10.1996
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
- Loaded, unloaded and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Removed debris and hazardous materials from packing area to avoid contamination.
- Assisted Manager during busy periods, developing new skills while boosting warehouse efficiency.
- Managed efficient transportation of Hazardous materials each day across local and state regions.
Warehouseman
Core-Mark International
08.1987 - 09.1989
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
- Loaded, unloaded and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Managed efficient transportation of Dry materials each day across local and state region
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Leadman
Oki Nursery
01.1985 - 02.1986
- Trained and mentored new employees to enable safe and efficient job performance.
- Managed work site operations to facilitate adherence to predetermined production schedules.
- Followed applicable safety and health policies and procedures to promote crew safety and minimize accidents.
- Directed equipment maintenance and repair operations to improve machines' functionality and reliability.
- Performed safety and environmental health observations and notified management of non-compliance issues to promote safe working conditions.
- Confirmed that finished products met internal and external requirements to promote uniform quality standard.
- Reported to set director about object placements to provide continuity.
- Conducted daily mandated Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) and monthly facility inspections and documented discrepancies for timely resolution.
- Monitored parts inventories and approved parts requisitions to maintain sufficient quantities for timely mine operations.
- Operated pulling and lifting equipment to perform designated operations and meet production requirements.
Assistant Manager
Burger King #1533
11.1983 - 12.1985
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
- Monitored security and handled incidents calmly.
- Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies.
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
- Increased sales by driving operational efficiencies and building excellent customer rapport.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rio Americano High School
Sacramento, CA06.1980
Skills
- Central and Pod Control
- Inmate Behavior Modification Tactics
- Safety and Security Enforcement
- Restraint Techniques
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Ethical Standards of Conduct
- Safety and Security
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Self-Defense Techniques
- Inmate Rights
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Armory and Key Control
- Booking Procedures
- Defensive Tactics
- Disciplinary Action
- Corrective Actions
- Firearm Operations
- De-Escalating Conflicts
- Active Listening
- Inmate Accountability
- Nonviolent Intervention
- Critical Thinking
- Contraband Inspections
- Evidence Preservation
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Offender Counts
- Inmate Escorting
- Visitation Guidelines Understanding
- Tower Surveillance
- Security Procedures
- Firearms Training
- Perimeter Patrol
- Medical Emergency Response
- Contraband Prevention
- Emergency Protocol
- Mentorship
Accomplishments
I served in the Youth Diversion program that took at risk youth and gave them a chance to see what prison life looked like from the eyes of a lifer inmate who escorted them.
Timeline
Correctional Officer
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
10.1996 - 10.2019
Warehouseman
Albertsons Inc
09.1989 - 10.1996
Warehouseman
Core-Mark International
08.1987 - 09.1989
Leadman
Oki Nursery
01.1985 - 02.1986
Assistant Manager
Burger King #1533
11.1983 - 12.1985
Soldier
United States Army. Active, Guard And Reserve.
10.1980 - 02.2004
High School Diploma -
Rio Americano High School