Cory Rought
Ashtabula
Summary
Dedicated professional known for exceptional leadership and de-escalation skills. Extensive experience in managing teams and ensuring adherence to protocols, ready to drive operational excellence, enhance team performance and ensure a safe and secure facility. Inmates are locked up as punishment, not for punishment and ensure safety for everyone.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Correction Specialist
U.S. Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton South
08.2016 - 08.2020
- I have over 20,000 hrs of experience inside a level 2 prison.
- Supervised 200 detainees and prisoners on a daily basis.
- Watch Supervisor of a platoon of 15 Marines.
- Helped with the intake and release of over 2,000 inmates during my service.
- Effectively de-escalated situations in my facility on a day to day basis.
- Monitored compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
- Trained staff on effective communication and conflict resolution strategies.
- Initiated disciplinary action when necessary, including the issuance of warnings or loss of privileges.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and efficiently while maintaining control of the situation.
- Conducted regular security checks of inmate areas to maintain safety and order.
- Monitored inmate activities both inside and outside of cells to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in the intake process for new inmates by verifying paperwork and conducting initial assessments.
- Maintained a secure environment within the correctional facility by monitoring visitors and enforcing visitor policies.
- Supervised and monitored distribution of meals and medications.
- Provided escorts for high-risk offenders being transferred within the facility or released into society.
- Patrolled institutions indoor and outdoor premises.
- Created incident reports documenting violations of prison rules and regulations.
- Supervised work details assigned to offenders such as cleaning duties, kitchen help, grounds keeping tasks.
- Investigated complaints from inmates about mistreatment from staff members or other prisoners.
- Collaborated with social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, clergy, teachers, and counselors to provide comprehensive services to incarcerated individuals.
- Employed weapons and force to maintain discipline and order among inmates.
- Performed detailed searches of inmate living quarters to detect contraband or weapons.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
Garden Associate
Home Depot
San Diego
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Assisted customers in selecting plants and gardening supplies.
- Maintained product displays to enhance the shopping experience.
- Provided advice on plant care and gardening techniques.
- Conducted hands-on training sessions for new equipment operators.
Assembly Lead
King Luminaire
Jefferson
08.2022 - Current
- Supervised assembly team to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained new employees on assembly processes and quality control standards.
- Coordinated daily tasks among team members to meet production schedules.
Education
Jefferson High School
Jefferson, OhioSome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice Law Enforcement
Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OHSkills
- Supervisor of a level 2 prison
- De-escalation/ communication
- Ability to learn and work hard
Timeline
Assembly Lead
King Luminaire
08.2022 - Current
Garden Associate
Home Depot
09.2020 - 04.2022
Correction Specialist
U.S. Marine Corps
08.2016 - 08.2020
Jefferson High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice Law Enforcement
Lakeland Community College