Brendan Paquette
Faribault,MN
Summary
Highly disciplined and reliable with experience in managing security operations and enforcing regulations within correctional facilities. Skilled in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and contributing to safer environment for staff and inmates. Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing situations and develop strategies that positively impact operational efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
State Of Minnesota
Faribault, MN
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Supervised inmate activities and maintained security protocols within the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of inmate living areas and common spaces.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order and safety among inmates.
- Documented inmate behavior and reported violations to management.
- Mediated conflicts among inmates to prevent escalation of violence.
- Assisted in the rehabilitation programs by facilitating workshops for inmates.
- Trained new correctional staff on policies, procedures, and safety measures.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
Certified HVAC Brazer. HVAC Assembler.
Daikin Applied
Faribault, MN
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Assembled 30,40,50 Ton HVAC units.
- Sub Brazed copper pipes together for units.
- Line Brazed parts together onto the HVAC units.
- Certified in copper and silver brazing.
Landscaper and Nursery Production.
Knecht's Nursery and Landscaping
Northfield, MN
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Repotted plants and trees.
- Planted trees and many varieties of plants.
- Operated Skid loader to load customers and fill dump trucks as well as use dump trucks to deliver mulch and rock to customers houses.
- Managed the upkeep of the irrigation system.
- Weeded around plants and trees.
- Completed many residential landscaping projects.
Assembler.
Norther Tool
Faribault, MN
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Assembled electric and gas power washers, generators, wood splitters etc.
- Tested Generators for quality and packaged them up.
Excavating Machine Operator and Laborer.
Nerstand Excavating
Nerstrand, MN
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Operated Skid Loader, Excavator, NG Pipe Truck, Payloader, Bulldozer.
- Dug Basements, Foundations, Sewer systems etc.
- Used various tools and equipment to complete jobs.
- Light and Heavy equipment maintenance.
Powder Coater and Machine Operator.
B&B Manufacturing
Faribault, MN
05.2015 - 09.2017
- Powder Coated parts and packed them up for shipping.
- Certified Forklift Operator.
- Loaded up trucks for shipping.
- Operated C&C machines and Break presses.
Oil and Lube Tech.
Valvoline
Faribault, MN
01.2014 - 11.2015
- Preformed Vehicle maintenance and oil changes as well as tire rotations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Faribault, MN06.2015
Skills
- Working with hands
- Product assembly
- Working with tools
- Demonstrating efficiency
- Learn quickly
- Proficient in electronics
- Great people skills
- Managed employees
- Automotive expertise
- Mechanical expertise
- Forklift operation
- Snow removal expertise
- Technical blueprint interpretation
- CADD
- Handyman
- HVAC
- Supervisory skills
- Safety enforcement
- Conflict mediation
- Crisis management
- Evidence documentation
- Team training
- Attention to detail
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Armory and key control
- Self-defense tactics
- Records management
- Observation techniques
- Crisis prevention intervention (CPI)
- Radio communication
- Perimeter control
- Criminal justice
- Search and seize procedures
- Excellent problem solver
- Weapons training
Certification
Brazing Certification in Copper and Silver
Timeline
Correctional Officer
State Of Minnesota
02.2024 - 12.2025
Certified HVAC Brazer. HVAC Assembler.
Daikin Applied
02.2023 - 12.2024
Landscaper and Nursery Production.
Knecht's Nursery and Landscaping
04.2022 - 11.2022
Assembler.
Norther Tool
10.2020 - 11.2021
Excavating Machine Operator and Laborer.
Nerstand Excavating
06.2020 - 12.2020
Powder Coater and Machine Operator.
B&B Manufacturing
05.2015 - 09.2017
Oil and Lube Tech.
Valvoline
01.2014 - 11.2015