Chad Knoff
Holbrook,AZ
Summary
Have 12+ years of knowledge and experience working in law enforcement, am an Iraqi war vet, willing and eager to continue in this career field
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Sergeant
Arizona Department Of Corrections
06.2021 - Current
- Supervised 15 employees and performance of tasks and managed 390 offenders.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop and inmate housing unit.
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Correctional Officer
II
Arizona Department of Corrections
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Conduct Perimeter checks
- CPR Certified
- Defensive Training
- Weapons Certified
- Proper Report Writing
- Conduct Security Walks every 30 min
- Check Staff members into complex
- Respond to assistance calls
- Mail Delivery
- Trained and carried OC Spray
Police Officer Recruit
Holbrook Police Department
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Learned laws, titles, and statutes, Defensive Tactics Trained, Learned Proper report writing skills, Classroom environment
Correctional Officer II
Corrections
08.2015 - 11.2017
- Conduct Perimeter checks
- CPR Certified
- Defensive Training
- Weapons Certified
- Proper Report Writing
- Conduct Security Walks every 30 min
- Check Staff members into complex
- WORK EXPERIENCE
- Respond to assistance calls
- Mail Delivery
- Trained and carried OC Spray
Youth Corrections Officer
Juvenile Corrections
08.2012 - 07.2015
- Conduct pat downs/cell searches
- Escort youths
- Supervise youth in education
- Proper report writing
- Handle with Care trained
- CPR Certified
- Work with Mental Health youth
- Respond to assistance calls
- Take evidence pictures
- Conduct inner/outer perimeter checks
- Supervise youth during treatment groups
Security Guard
Duane Arnold Energy Center
01.2008 - 08.2008
- Performed Security Services
- Proper Report Writing
- Respond to calls
- First Aid Certified
- Perform security checks
- Check in personnel
- Ensure microwaves are working properly.
Correctional Officer
Anamosa
09.2007 - 10.2007
- Mirrored duties to Maricopa.
Detention Officer
Maricopa County Sheriff
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Conduct security walks/headcounts
- Prepare morning meal
- Mail delivery
- Preformed inmate/cell searches
- Conduct continual visual surveillance of inmates and various areas of detention facility
- Response team
- Defensive Tactics trained.
Specialist, Infantryman, Radio Telephone Operator
Army
02.2003 - 05.2006
- Responsible for all radio equipment, Combat Life Saver Certified, Weapons trained and knowledgeable, Stryker Driver Certified
Education
High School Diploma -
Cactus High School
Glendale, AZ1999
Skills
- Commendations:
- Army Achievement Medal, Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran, Army Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge
- More than 12 years' experience
- Skills in utilizing building security and locking systems and procedures
- Strong ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
- Remarkable ability to understand and follow safety procedures
- Counseling Techniques
- Emergency Situations
- Asset Protection
- Body Searches
- Daily Logs
- Effective Writing
- Inmate Transport
- Inmate Movement Control
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Equipment Inspection
- Offender Escort
- Defensive Techniques
- Security Procedures
- Regulatory Compliance
- Rule Enforcement
- Inmate Interviews
- Situational Awareness
- Corrective Actions
- Work Planning
- Detail Management
- Disciplining Officers
- Control Crowd
- Population Supervision
- Security Monitoring
- Team Meetings
- Effective Working Relationships
- Search Inmates
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant
Arizona Department Of Corrections
06.2021 - Current
Correctional Officer
II
Arizona Department of Corrections
06.2018 - 07.2020
Police Officer Recruit
Holbrook Police Department
11.2017 - 03.2018
Correctional Officer II
Corrections
08.2015 - 11.2017
Youth Corrections Officer
Juvenile Corrections
08.2012 - 07.2015
Security Guard
Duane Arnold Energy Center
01.2008 - 08.2008
Correctional Officer
Anamosa
09.2007 - 10.2007
Detention Officer
Maricopa County Sheriff
01.2006 - 01.2007
Specialist, Infantryman, Radio Telephone Operator
Army
02.2003 - 05.2006
High School Diploma -
Cactus High School
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