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ARNOLD NICHOLAS

Windsor Mill,MD

Summary

Demonstrates initiative while being a team player with ability to accurately complete tasks despite interruptions and time deadlines. Works independently with attention to detail with a strong work ethic as reflected in my long, consistent work history.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Detention Officer

Ordnance Road Correctional Center
Glen Burnie, MD
12.1997 - Current
  • Fingerprinted, photographed incoming and released inmates.
  • Followed daily routine schedule; took counts of all inmates in assigned cell block.
  • Performed searches of inmates, vehicles, mail items and dormitories.
  • Transported and escorted inmates to hospitals, court and other institutions.
  • Exercised surveillance and control over 64 inmates.
  • Enforced all building rules and regulations within the facility.
  • Detained individuals when necessary to prevent security breaches.

Human Resources Specialist (SFC) (R)

UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVES
RICHMOND, VA
05.1990 - 02.2016
  • Identified then solved complex problems that impacted leadership's direction.
  • Evaluated performance of staff to make recommendations for further improvements.
  • Coordinated monthly status calls to update teams on goals, strategies and developments while sharing best practices to enhance success.
  • Supervised employees while providing effective insight on job duties to ensure optimal productivity.
  • Oversaw HR functions to optimize employee performance.
  • Supervised 7+ subordinates to ensure optimal team performance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
2011

Associate of Science - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD
2004

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • MS Office
  • Investigative procedures
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Employee relations
  • Performance management
  • HR services
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Personnel records maintenance



  • Conflict resolution skills

  • Mental health awareness
  • Correctional facility procedures
  • Policy enforcement
  • Restraint techniques
  • Inmate monitoring
  • Safety and security enforcement
  • Self-defense tactics

Accomplishments

  • Served as Equal Opportunity Liaison for staff of over 100 personnel.
  • Performed as Senior Instructor/Writer for Army Adjutant School.
  • Nominated for instructor of the year in 2014.

Affiliations

Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc

Timeline

Detention Officer

Ordnance Road Correctional Center
12.1997 - Current

Human Resources Specialist (SFC) (R)

UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVES
05.1990 - 02.2016

Associate of Science - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The Community College of Baltimore County

Bachelor of Science - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

University of Baltimore