Andrew Burkins
York
Summary
Dynamic Corrections Officer with 15 years experience at Dauphin County Prison, seeking promotion to Lieutenant. Excells in inmate supervision and crisis prevention. Proven leader in emergency response and mental health awareness, effectively managing stress among staff. Proficient in security procedures and incident reporting, ensuring a safe environment through vigilant monitoring and proactive conflict de-escalation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections Officer
Dauphin County Prison
501 Mall Rd. Harrisburg, PA 17111
08.2010 - Current
- Ensured safety and security of inmates through vigilant monitoring and adherence to protocols.
- Conducted thorough inspections of facilities to identify potential hazards or security breaches.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to de-escalate conflicts and promote a safe environment.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance according to facility policy.
- I participate on the Fire Suppression Team with my EMT-B certification. I respond to all fire and medical emergency calls in the prison.
- I am the CISM(Critical Incident Stress Management) team leader and ensure my co-workers are managing stress and mental health in a healthy manner.
- I have 15 years experience as a C.O. at Dauphin County Prison.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
York Technical Institute
Lancaster, PA06-2008
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Security procedures
- Emergency response
- Inmate supervision
- Ethical standards of conduct
- Crisis prevention intervention (CPI)
- First aid and CPR certified
- Firearms proficiency
- Mental health awareness
- Stress tolerance
- Facility security
- Incident reporting
Affiliations
Dauphin County Critical Incident Stress Management Team
Certification
- Certified EMT-B, - July 2024-Present
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Dauphin County Prison
08.2010 - Current
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
York Technical Institute