Professional with strong background in maintaining safety and security in correctional facilities. Proven ability to manage challenging situations with calm and assertive approach. Skilled in conflict resolution, surveillance, and enforcing regulations. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective teamwork in high-pressure environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Officer
Blair County Prison
Hollidaysburg, PA
03.2023 - Current
Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
Supported successful emergency response efforts by participating in regular drills and training exercises.
Prevented contraband introduction through diligent cell searches and visitor screenings.
Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors, and public to maintain security within facility.
Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure and orderly environment within the correctional facility.
Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
Reduced escape attempts, crimes, and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
Provided guidance for new staff members as part of an ongoing training program aimed at enhancing overall team performance.
Promoted a positive environment for rehabilitation with effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently documenting incidents, medical issues, and daily activities.
Safeguarded public safety by ensuring strict adherence to established policies governing the transportation of inmates between facilities or court proceedings.
Developed a reputation for professionalism and integrity, serving as a role model for fellow officers in the performance of daily duties and adherence to ethical standards.
Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
Demonstrated strong leadership abilities while serving as shift supervisor, coordinating officer assignments, resolving conflicts among staff members, and providing feedback on performance evaluations.
Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.
Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
Supported mental health initiatives within the institution by working closely with psychological services personnel to identify and address inmate concerns or needs.
Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
Administered drug tests to inmates.
Restrained juvenile inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
Expertly welds small, medium, and large bore pipe of various metals and alloys
Solders and brazes of copper pipe
Performs complex mechanical installations per engineering direction
Lays out and installs piping, equipment, and other mechanical systems in compliance with construction drawings and specifications
Marks up construction drawings and specifications with as-built status
Works with Thermal Systems Engineers and Site Construction Manager to order tools, equipment, supplies, and materials necessary for the group’s job requirements following company policy and process
Works in conjunction with other crews and lead persons
Maintains responsibility for all tools and equipment assigned to the group
Quality Technician II
Conduct analyses of raw materials, in-process materials, finished goods and environmental samples, checking for quality and that they meet necessary specifications
Monitor testing procedures and processes to ensure tests performed are done according to item specifications, protocols and standard test methods
Interpret test results and compare them to the specifications and control limits in place while providing recommendations on the appropriateness of data
Complete documentation necessary for the support of testing procedures, including inventory forms, data capture forms and equipment logbooks
Ensure equipment is calibrated, validated and maintained properly and ensure safety during operation of equipment
Perform routine checks throughout the day to monitor mixing, packaging, formulation and sanitation
Assist with training new technicians, teaching them the ins and outs of the job and the specifications, standards and regulations to be met
Assess analytical and testing methods and procedures in order to determine how they can be improved in the future
Group Leader
Directs, administers and controls the day to day operations and activities of facilities and programs in an assigned area
Provides leadership, support and guidance to facility management
Ensures compliance with established company and regulatory guidelines and procedures to provide high quality service and outstanding customer care
Participates in the implementation of divisional and company initiatives and strategies
Practices cost containment strategies, maintaining profitability and growth of area
Directs and oversees the business of the assigned facilities within a defined area through effective leadership and management of customer service, quality care, marketing, and responsible fiscal management
Coordinates operation strategies and activities to ensure the provision of outstanding customer service while adhering to regulatory and company guidelines and requirements ensuring efficiency and economy
Participates in the development of area strategic plans, goals, and objectives ensuring alignment with those of the region, division, and company
Implements location-specific and area quality goals and action plans in order to achieve quality standards
Provides informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback in the annual performance evaluation process to identify and develop talent
Manages the staffing through the appropriate hiring, firing, and disciplinary actions in collaboration with HR
Ensures and promotes the development of the area management team/succession planning through coaching, training, and ensuring a strong and robust communications process between all managers and staff within the area and across the division as needed by leading communications sessions and meetings with managers and ensuring the appropriate dissemination of communications to support staff
Manages profit and loss for each assigned location including optimal performance of facility operations to achieve or exceed budgets and key performance indicators
Manages the payroll and oversees expenses and accounts payable for the assigned area practicing cost containment strategies as appropriate
Implements business initiatives including prompt corrective action plans for locations with below threshold performance
Ensures efficient and economical performance in accordance with operating budgets, year-end goals and objectives
Reviews analysis of performance including financial and productivity data for area and makes the appropriate changes in strategies, goals, and objectives responding to current status and conditions
Ensures all employees receive the appropriate training and education, including ongoing compliance training
Collaborates with the General Manager, Group Vice President of Operations, and Regional Vice President of Operations when necessary
Disaster Restoration Technician
ServiceMaster
Chambersburg, PA
10.2016 - 02.2017
Manage and monitor squadron manpower resources and allocations within headquarters manpower controls
Perform removal of asbestos, lead and various other hazardous materials
Perform the applied structural drying per the IICRC standards
Inspect the HVAC units in residential and commercial buildings
Secure jobs and perform structural drying per the IICRC standards
Set equipment monitor the drying do the demo plus the clean up
Assist with night/graveyard shift crew working in HVAC duct, vent cleaning/painting
Air sampling and microscope analysis, final visual and final air clearance
Extract water and set up equipment for drying process, doing demo if necessary
Construct various types of mini-enclosures for glove bag and floor tile abatement of asbestos
Contain the affected area, crawl into tight crawlspaces w/ PPE and large heavy equipment
Print and distribute security clearance reports for higher management use for those who are schedule for deployments
Wear PPE such as oxygen masks, respirators, and coveralls to avoid getting wet, or getting harm
Set dehumidifiers, fans, air purifiers, and other equipment at the work site, ensuring proper setup and removal
Reach Truck Driver
DB Schenker
Shippensburg, PA
02.2016 - 10.2016
Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places
Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
Transport raw materials to production workstations
Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance
Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities
Material Handler/Assembler
Aerotek/JLG
Chambersburg, PA
01.2014 - 03.2016
Ensures orderly production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies where needed, and staging finished product final distribution
Contributes to the orderly operation of stock and/or materials storage area
Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages
Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders
Maintains in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies
Locates and packs materials for shipping
Documents materials and records units delivered and location of units
Receives credit-return material and supplies from production by verifying materials and supply codes, lot numbers, and quantities
Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product
Documents product shipment by recording units shipped
Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections and making operator repairs
Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items, or signals machine operators to move materials onto and off trucks, ships, and loading docks
Keeps inventory, loading areas, and machinery clean
Open containers, sort, and catalog materials
Learns and adheres to workplace safety regulations
Laborer
Weis Markets
Mount Union, PA
05.2011 - 01.2014
I worked here as a general laborer during highschool which included stocking, cashier, and butcher