Brian Shepherd
WEXFORD,PA
Summary
Corrections professional with strong expertise in counseling, crisis intervention, and behavior management. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams and adapt to evolving situations. Skilled in case management, conflict resolution, and rehabilitation planning. Known for reliability, empathy, and results-driven approach.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections Counselor II
Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted individual counseling sessions to support inmate rehabilitation and personal development.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans tailored to inmates' specific needs and goals.
- Monitored inmate behavior and progress, providing timely reports to correctional staff and management.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focusing on conflict resolution and anger management techniques.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate inmate services and resources effectively.
- Educated inmates on available programs aimed at reducing recidivism rates post-release.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing urgent cases while maintaining ongoing support for all assigned inmates throughout their incarceration period.
- Addressed mental health concerns through the provision of crisis intervention services and appropriate referrals to psychiatric care providers.
Corrections Officer I
Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Supervised inmate activities to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify security breaches and maintenance needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive inmate interactions.
- Trained new corrections officers on protocols, emergency procedures, and conflict resolution techniques.
- Developed and enforced facility rules to maintain order and discipline among inmates.
- Assisted in crisis situations by utilizing de-escalation techniques to manage conflicts effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate behavior, incidents, and daily activities for reporting purposes.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Supported successful emergency response efforts by participating in regular drills and training exercises.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors, and public to maintain security within facility.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure and orderly environment within the correctional facility.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Provided guidance for new staff members as part of an ongoing training program aimed at enhancing overall team performance.
- Reduced escape attempts, crimes, and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Gannon University
Erie, PASkills
- Inmate supervision
- Individual counseling
- Educational support
- Restorative justice
- Reentry planning
- Offender assessment
- Correctional programming
- Vocational guidance
- Employment assistance
- Case planning
- Trauma-informed care
- Crisis intervention therapy
- Time management
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Certified Hostage Negotiator, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections - 2022 to present
Timeline
Corrections Counselor II
Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections
06.2024 - Current
Corrections Officer I
Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections
08.2020 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Gannon University