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CHRISTOPHER L. RAPOSO

Quinebaug,CT

Summary

Motivated, accountable, and decisive Sergeant with 9 years of experience at the Worcester County Sheriff's Office seeking a promotion to the rank of Lieutenant. My years here have led me to gain 2 years of experience as a Sergeant working in both the Main Jail and Modular Compound. Offering a degree in Crime and Justice Studies and have graduate level courses completed in Criminal Justice specializing in Law Enforcement Management.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sergeant

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office
02.2022 - Current
  • Reduced instances of violence within the institution through effective conflict resolution strategies and communication skills.
  • Improved staff performance by providing training and guidance on institutional policies and best practices.
  • Facilitated positive relationships between staff members and inmates by encouraging respectful interactions at all times.
  • Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.

Correctional Officer

Worcester County Sheriff's Office
09.2014 - 02.2022
  • Unit Supervising Officer of the Maximum B Housing Unit
  • Work to maintain the security of the institution
  • Assess difficult situations with speed and accuracy
  • Write reports and work collaboratively with staff members and supervisors
  • Supervise employees and train new employees
  • Uphold the highest standards of honesty and integrity
  • Successfully de-escalate situations when necessary.

Receiving/Classification Officer

Worcester County Sheriff's Office
01.2017 - 01.2019

Education

Master of Science in Criminal Justice -

Aspen University
12.2025

Bachelor of Arts in Crime and Justice Studies -

University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth
05.2013

Skills

  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Leadership
  • Initiative and Problem-solving Abilities
  • Crisis Intervention Prevention
  • Body Scanner Trained
  • Report Writing College Trained

Volunteer Experience

  • P.A.A.C.A. Counselor (2013)
  • DYAA Baseball and Basketball Coach (2012)
  • Neighborhood Organized Cleanup (2019, 2020)
  • DYAA Baseball All-Star Coach (2021)
  • Thompson Little League (2023)
  • Thompson Youth Basketball (2023)

Timeline

Sergeant

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office
02.2022 - Current

Receiving/Classification Officer

Worcester County Sheriff's Office
01.2017 - 01.2019

Correctional Officer

Worcester County Sheriff's Office
09.2014 - 02.2022

Master of Science in Criminal Justice -

Aspen University

Bachelor of Arts in Crime and Justice Studies -

University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth
CHRISTOPHER L. RAPOSO