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Benjamin Proffitt

Princeton,WV

Summary

Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols. Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking. Hardworking Senior Officer Specialist skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Officer Specialist

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
05.2023 - Current

Tactfully and effectively communicated and interacted with numerous law enforcement agencies, management officials, other agency officials, co-workers and the public. Provided guidance to co-workers and possessed the ability to conduct or exchange investigative research and to assist in the coordination of information exchange between law enforcement and correctional communities. Possessed the ability to analyze sensitive and non-sensitive information and make recommendations for consideration regarding investigative techniques, evidence gathering methods, and data collections. Possess thorough understanding of agency manuals, Program Statements, and investigation methodology and the ability to perform investigative research within prescribed guidelines and policies. Responded to emergency situations with the possibility of danger to self and others within the facility to include, initial first response, establishing crime scenes, collecting evidence, interviewing parties involved and witnesses. Conducted inquiries with inmates regarding misconduct. Worked with Institutional Investigators during major incidents when required. Provided intelligence to investigators. Provided care, custody, and control of inmates to ensure the safety of staff, inmates, and the general public.

Correctional Officer / Senior Officer

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
05.2020 - 05.2023

Tactfully and effectively communicated and interacted with numerous law enforcement agencies, management officials, other agency officials, co-workers and the public. Provided guidance to co-workers and possessed the ability to conduct or exchange investigative research and to assist in the coordination of information exchange between law enforcement and correctional communities. Possessed the ability to analyze sensitive and non-sensitive information and make recommendations for consideration regarding investigative techniques, evidence gathering methods, and data collections. Possess thorough understanding of agency manuals, Program Statements, and investigation methodology and the ability to perform investigative research within prescribed guidelines and policies. Responded to emergency situations with the possibility of danger to self and others within the facility to include, initial first response, establishing crime scenes, collecting evidence, interviewing parties involved and witnesses. Conducted inquiries with inmates regarding misconduct. Worked with Institutional Investigators during major incidents when required. Provided intelligence to investigators. Provided care, custody, and control of inmates to ensure the safety of staff, inmates, and the general public.

Superintendent

Marand Builders
06.2019 - 02.2020

Overseeing construction operations as a general contractor. Running multiple sub-contractors to accomplish goals in a timely manner. Overseeing and managing budgets and logistics dealings with construction efforts

Lead Trainmaster

Norfolk & Southern Railroad
01.2014 - 06.2019

Overseeing customer service duties that involved ensuring customers were getting their orders filled in a timely fashion. Overseeing over 400 employees and making sure they were receiving correct information and direction to complete their work. Also, overseeing logistics to ensure trains were running on time and in an efficient manner

Electrician

Norfolk & Southern Railroad
01.2012 - 01.2014

Overseeing the repairing of electrical components Norfolk Southern Locomotives. Troubleshooting electrical issues in locomotives by reading schematics and tracing down said issue. Working and fixing any electrical issue that arose in or around my shop area.

Master at Arms

United States Navy, USN
06.2005 - 06.2011
  • Provide security and physical protection for service members
  • Train fellow Sailors in security and shore patrol duties
  • Serve as a security advisor for your squadron
  • Assist in crowd control and riot prevention
  • Operate military prisons (brigs) aboard ships and on shore
  • Handle and care and training for dogs that detect narcotics and explosives
  • Conduct waterborne security patrol and interdiction operations
  • Provide protective service to high-ranking dignitaries and government officials
  • Conduct preliminary investigations into Uniform Code of Military Justice violations
  • Conduct crime prevention programs

Education

High School Diploma -

Pikeview High School
Princeton, WV
06.2005

Skills

  • Evidence Preservation
  • Crisis Management
  • Prisoner Transport
  • Records Management
  • Facility Security
  • Contraband Seizure
  • Emergency Response
  • Inmate Monitoring
  • Security Procedures
  • First Aid Training
  • Self-Defense Techniques
  • Inmate Supervision
  • Policy Enforcement

Timeline

Senior Officer Specialist

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
05.2023 - Current

Correctional Officer / Senior Officer

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
05.2020 - 05.2023

Superintendent

Marand Builders
06.2019 - 02.2020

Lead Trainmaster

Norfolk & Southern Railroad
01.2014 - 06.2019

Electrician

Norfolk & Southern Railroad
01.2012 - 01.2014

Master at Arms

United States Navy, USN
06.2005 - 06.2011

High School Diploma -

Pikeview High School
Benjamin Proffitt