Austin Lawless
Gerrardstown,WV
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer II
Maryland Dept Of Public Safety And Correctional Se
03.2021 - Current
- Responsible of overseeing 96 disciplinary segregation inmates daily.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Corrections Officer E-9
Michigan Dept Of Corrections
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
- Enforced regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks, alcohol sensor testing and gate-locking procedures.
- Led inmate work crews of up to 30 inmates completing maintenance, construction, farming and operations activities.
Pest Control Technician
Orkin Pest Control
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Educated and advised customers on preventive measures to reduce pest infestations.
- Applied pesticides to inside and outside of structures utilizing company protocols.
- Applied chemical solutions on building surfaces to eliminate pests.
- Responded to customer inquiries and complaints regarding pest control services and solutions.
- Complied with safety guidelines and regulations with during pest control processes.
- Prepared reports and kept detailed records of pest control activities.
- Performed general pest control solutions such as bed bug and termite inspections and treatments.
- Deployed physical baits, glue boards, and traps to catch and eliminate interior pests.
- Drove to customer residences and places of business to inspect for pests.
- Wrote detailed reports for each job, noting sanitation, and structural issues that could potentially lead to pest activity.
- Located and evaluated pest damage to buildings and grounds to determine extent and optimal corrective actions.
- Responded to customer phone calls and emails quickly to maximize service and improve retention rates.
- Inspected equipment for proper functionality to effectively facilitate application.
- Completed required treatment documentation while on-site and returned paperwork to office for processing.
- Fostered excellent service leading to positive online reviews.
- Used integrated pest management (IPM) treatments to eliminate pests from residential and commercial properties.
Welder
Tenneco Automotive
05.2012 - 01.2018
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jonesville High School
Jonesville, MI06.2012
Skills
- Administration and Management
- Institutional Policies
- Work Detail Oversight
- Armory and Key Control
- Commercial Property
- Maintain Records
- Product Knowledge
- Mentorship
- Traffic Observations
- Medical Emergency Response
- Occupational Hazards and Safety Precautions
Timeline
Correctional Officer II
Maryland Dept Of Public Safety And Correctional Se
03.2021 - Current
Corrections Officer E-9
Michigan Dept Of Corrections
05.2019 - 03.2021
Pest Control Technician
Orkin Pest Control
01.2018 - 05.2019
Welder
Tenneco Automotive
05.2012 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Jonesville High School
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