Christopher Martin
Blountstown,FL
Summary
Professional with a lengthy experience in correctional facility operations and team leadership. Proven ability to maintain safety, enforce regulations, and manage personnel effectively. Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis management, and strategic planning. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving operational goals while adapting to evolving challenges. Reliable, disciplined, and results-driven. Worked at four different institutions, whose population included Psych inmates.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer Lieutenant
Florida Department Of Corrections
04.1999 - 11.2024
- Reduced inmate altercations through effective communication and conflict resolution strategies.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while supervising officer teams responsible for maintaining order within assigned housing units or program areas.
- Streamlined daily operations, managing staff schedules and ensuring adequate coverage at all times.
- Coordinated activities related to inmate intake/release processes, ensuring proper classification based on risk assessment factors determined by state guidelines.
- Mentored new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices for maintaining safety and order within a challenging work environment.
- Increased efficiency within the department by implementing evidence-based best practices for offender management and rehabilitation programs.
- Worked closely with mental health professionals to address the needs of inmates experiencing psychological distress, promoting a safe and supportive environment for recovery.
- Served as an effective liaison between correctional facility staff, outside agencies, and the general public, maintaining positive relationships that facilitated information sharing and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Contributed to overall facility success, serving as a key decision-maker on disciplinary actions involving inmates and staff members.
- Maintained a secure environment by supervising the implementation of strict security protocols during inmate transportation and visitation sessions.
- Oversaw the timely completion of administrative tasks such as report writing, incident documentation, and record-keeping processes.
- Facilitated open communication between unit leaders, promoting teamwork and information sharing among correctional staff members.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, implementing appropriate response measures to minimize risk and ensure the safety of all individuals involved.
- Consistently met or exceeded operational performance goals set forth by senior leadership, contributing to overall departmental success.
- Provided support for rehabilitation initiatives aimed at reducing recidivism rates among incarcerated individuals under my supervision.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for successful coordination of inter-agency efforts to maintain public safety.
- Conducted thorough investigations into allegations of misconduct or policy violations within the facility, ensuring accountability at all levels.
- Improved facility safety by conducting regular security checks and addressing potential risks promptly.
- Enhanced staff performance by providing ongoing training and professional development opportunities for correctional officers.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- 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.
- Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
- Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
Education
No Degree - Corrections
Chipola College
Marianna, FL10-1999
High School Diploma -
Blountstown High School
Blountstown, FL04-1992
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- Substance abuse awareness
- Surveillance monitoring
- Mental health support
- Recruitment and hiring
- Incident reporting
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Security protocols
- De-escalation techniques
- Scheduling coordination
- Policy enforcement
- Crisis management
- Legal compliance
- Inmate classification
- Rehabilitation programs
- Contraband detection
- Inmate education
- Rules of conduct
- Counseling techniques
- Job assignments
- Security procedures
- Inventory counting
- Administration
- Rule enforcement
- Records maintenance
- Detail management
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Active listening
- Team leadership
- Inmate monitoring
- Health and safety compliance
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Operational planning
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Administrative procedures
- Interpersonal communication
- Strategic planning
- Schedule management
- Surveillance techniques
- Adaptability
- Written communication
- Performance evaluation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 50 plus staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop tool inventory tracking spreadsheets, while the tool control Officer at N.W.F.R.C.
- Administrative Lieutenant at N.W.F.R.C and Calhoun Correctional Institution
- Work Squad Lieutenant at N.W.F.R.C. and Calhoun Correctional Institution
- Acting Captain at N.W.F.R.C. and Calhoun Correctional Institution
Timeline
Correctional Officer Lieutenant
Florida Department Of Corrections
04.1999 - 11.2024
No Degree - Corrections
Chipola College
High School Diploma -
Blountstown High School
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