Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Brant Hopkins

Grand Isle,VT

Summary

Resourceful and dedicated Correctional Officer with motivational leadership, training and employee supervision experience. Nineteen years in corrections and law enforcement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer 2

Vermont Department Of Corrections
09.2015 - Current
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
  • Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.

Correctional Officer 1

Vermont Department OfCorrections
05.2005 - 09.2015
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.

Transitional Living Program Coordinator

Northern Counseling And Support Services
05.2004 - 05.2005
  • Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
  • Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
  • Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility.
  • Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Created and delivered program training and education to keep participants knowledgeable about program and provide necessary skills to participate productively.
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.

Education

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Physical Education

Lyndon State College, Lyndonville, VT
01.1993

Skills

  • First Aid Training
  • Emergency Response
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Mentorship
  • Staff Management
  • Weapons training

Timeline

Correctional Officer 2 - Vermont Department Of Corrections
09.2015 - Current
Correctional Officer 1 - Vermont Department OfCorrections
05.2005 - 09.2015
Transitional Living Program Coordinator - Northern Counseling And Support Services
05.2004 - 05.2005
Lyndon State College - Bachelor Of Applied Science, Physical Education
Brant Hopkins