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Christopher Desautels

Batavia,NY

Summary

Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over 19-year industry history.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

NYS Correctional Officer

NYSDOCCS
12.2004 - Current
  • Enhance facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
  • Maintain incarcerated individuals safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduce instances of contraband by thoroughly searching incarcerated individuals, cells, and common areas.
  • Assist in rehabilitation programs for incarcerated individuals, promoting positive behavioral changes and reducing recidivism rates.
  • Collaborate with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and incarcerated individuals.
  • Support mental health initiatives for incarcerated individuals by connecting them with appropriate resources and services within the facility.
  • Demonstrate cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.
  • Prevent escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
  • Monitor visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
  • Observe and supervise incarcerated individuals throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Manage high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Respond to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among incarcerated individuals.

Crisis Intervention Specialist/YFDS

Hillside Children's Center
05.2001 - 07.2003
  • Reduced crisis response time by implementing streamlined communication protocols between team members.
  • Increased client satisfaction with thorough assessments and tailored intervention plans.
  • Prevented potential crises by proactively identifying triggers and risk factors in clients'' lives.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for clients during crisis situations.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, establishing trust and fostering open communication channels.
  • Provided emotional support to clients, enabling them to better cope with challenging situations.
  • Established partnerships with local organizations that resulted in increased referral networks for clients requiring additional support services.
  • Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.

Education

No Degree - Criminal Justice/General Studies

Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY
05.2025

Skills

  • Crisis Management
  • Emergency Response
  • Weapons training
  • Trained in defensive tactics
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Safety and Security
  • Firearm Safety
  • First Aid Certification
  • Firearm operations trained
  • NIK Test Certified

References

Steve Hawley - NYS Assemblyman

NYS Assembly

PO Box 1733

50 Main Street 

Batavia, NY 14020

585-343-2282 - Office

585-356-2394 - Cell



Nicole Heary -Administrative Law Judge

NYSDOCCS Board of Parole Adjudication Unit

460 Main Street

Buffalo, NY 14202

716-847-3481 - Office

716-342-6827 - Cell



Heidi Behr - Offender Rehabilitation Coordinator

NYSDOCCS

42 Hillcrest Drive

West Seneca, NY 14224

585-591-1010 ext 4313 - Office

716-864-4796 - Cell

Timeline

NYS Correctional Officer

NYSDOCCS
12.2004 - Current

Crisis Intervention Specialist/YFDS

Hillside Children's Center
05.2001 - 07.2003

No Degree - Criminal Justice/General Studies

Genesee Community College

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