Arren Hinkle
Olney,IL
Summary
Employee of the Month July 2024
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
Illinois Department Of Corrections
Sumner, IL
04.2023 - Current
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, and privilege logs
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex inside and out.
- Tracked inmates through yard counts, call pass, and scheduled movement logs
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates.
- Supported mental health initiatives for inmates by mental health referrals and services within the facility.
- Utilized surveillance equipment to detect and prevent unauthorized activities.
- Maintained detailed records of inmate behavior and activity during crisis watches
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
Operator
North American Lighting
Flora, IL
10.2016 - Current
- Worked on the 2016 Toyota Camry Halogen headlight line
- Currently an operator on 2017-18 Toyota Camry LED/AFS line
- Assist team leaders and supervisors in quality issues
- Rebuild and replace defective parts to meet quality guidelines
- Wanted to stay in the automotive field so i chose an automotive based company
Rental Sales Associate / Technician
RWCI
Flora, IL
05.2014 - 10.2015
- Assisted customers in rental needs
- Repaired the rental fleet of one hundred machines
- Helped load cargo and equipment
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems with fleet
- Answered customer questions and gave suggestions on the right equipment for the job they were working on
Automotive Technician
Birch Automotive
Newton, IL
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Diagnosed and repaired customer vehicles
- Assisted Tow truck driver on roadside accidents and tows
Education
Certificate - Automotive and Diesel
Olney Central College
Olney, IL05.2014
Associate - Automotive Engineering
Olney Central College
Olney, IL05.2014
High school or equivalent - undefined
Flora High School
Flora, IL05.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office (5 years)
- Customer Service (2 years)
- Assembly (2 years)
- Brake Repair
- Mechanic Experience
- Oil Change
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Automotive Repair
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Tow Truck
- Windows (10 years)
- Lawn Care
- Mechanical knowledge
- Equipment repair
- Construction
- Materials handling
- Continuous improvement
- Manufacturing
- Emergency response
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint techniques
- Safety and security enforcement
- Strategic planning and organization
- First aid and CPR certified
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Incident Report Writing
Certification
- Hydraulic Maintenance Cert July 2016 to Present
- Electrical Safety and Diagnosis July 2016 to Present
Awards
Snap-On Excellence Award May 2014
Assessments
- Reliable, Dependable, and act with integrity at work
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Illinois Department Of Corrections
04.2023 - Current
Operator
North American Lighting
10.2016 - Current
Rental Sales Associate / Technician
RWCI
05.2014 - 10.2015
Automotive Technician
Birch Automotive
01.2014 - 05.2014
Certificate - Automotive and Diesel
Olney Central College
High school or equivalent - undefined
Flora High School
Associate - Automotive Engineering
Olney Central College