Christopher Thompson
Rawlins,WY
Summary
Accomplished Correctional Lieutenant with a robust background in inmate supervision and crisis management, honed at Wyoming Department of Corrections-WSP. Expert in security protocols and adept at fostering team performance. Demonstrates exceptional analytical skills to solve complex problems, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and adapting to new challenges.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Lieutenant
Wyoming Department of Corrections-WSP
01.2009 - Current
- Assigned officer tasks such as cleaning cells and stocking clean laundry to keep prison running efficiently.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Participated in development of correctional policies and procedures.
- Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying analytical skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges. Dedicated to enhancing team performance and driving business success.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Supervised 35 employees and performance of tasks and managed 550 offenders.
Volunteer Wrestling Coach
Valley Community Center
12.2017 - 05.2023
- Assisted head coach by overseeing practice warmups, conditioning and daily exercises while modeling technique.
- Individually coached struggling players to help boost confidence and meet personal goals.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Assisted with coaching up to 15 kids per tournaments enter
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Saginaw Valley State University
Bay City, MI08.2006
High School Diploma -
Mayville High School
Mayville, MI06.2000
Skills
- Security protocols
- Defensive tactics
- Safety-oriented
- De-escalation techniques
- Suicide prevention
- Inmate supervision
- Crisis management
- Firearms operations trained
- Central control
- Weapons training
- Physical fitness
- Facility maintenance
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of up to 40 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Officer of the Year WSP- 2017
- Officer of the Year WDOC- 2107
- Trainer of the Year- 2022
Certification
- Professional Correctional Officer Certification
- Part of the Departments Audit team
Timeline
Volunteer Wrestling Coach
Valley Community Center
12.2017 - 05.2023
Correctional Lieutenant
Wyoming Department of Corrections-WSP
01.2009 - Current
- Professional Correctional Officer Certification
- Part of the Departments Audit team
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Saginaw Valley State University
High School Diploma -
Mayville High School
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