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Edward Smith

Williamstown,NJ

Summary

Shift Commander responsible for the safe operation of the Correctional Facility. Ensures all rules and regulations of the Correctional Facility are being adhered to by all staff. Always maintains a professional attitude especially when handling communications with outside agencies. Ensuring the chain-of-command is followed to maintain a continuity of institutional operations. Collaborate closely with the Major’s Office and Administration to disseminate, and ensure, implementation of all department directives. Directly responsible for processing all department reports, communications, schedules and records with accordance NJ DOC policy.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Police Lieutenant

New Jersey Department Of Corrections
08.2023 - Current

Shift Commander responsible for the safe operation of the Correctional Facility. Ensures all rules and regulations of the Correctional Facility are being adhered to by all staff. Always maintains a professional attitude especially when handling communications with outside agencies. Ensuring the chain-of-command is followed to maintain a continuity of institutional operations. Collaborate closely with the Major’s Office and Administration to disseminate, and ensure, implementation of all department directives. Directly responsible for processing all department reports, communications, schedules and records with accordance NJ DOC policy.

Correctional Police Sergeant

New Jersey Department Of Corrections
12.2015 - 08.2023

Area Sergeant responsible for ensuring the Officers under my supervision had the proper skills and support to maintain a safe working environment. Functioned as a mentor to less experienced staff providing guidance as needed. Assisted in maintaining control of the inmate population assuring all inmates behaved in accordance with all institutional guidelines.

Correctional Police Officer

New Jersey Department Of Corrections
01.2006 - 12.2015

Worked directly with the inmate population. Assisted in the implementation of institutional policies by directly ensuring the safe and secure running of the Facility. Preformed all assigned duties in accordance with the policies of the NJ DOC to assist the inmate population toward complete social rehabilitation.

Education

No Degree - Finance

Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Excellent communication
  • Adaptability
  • Team management
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Stress management
  • Policy enforcement
  • Self motivation
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Custody management

Training

Correctional Staff Training Academy / New Jersey State Prison Training Dept. New Jersey State Prison, September 2005 – Present
  • Annually trained in First Aid, Firearms, Use of Force, Bloodborne Pathogens, CPR, Fire Suppression, Suicide Awareness, Defensive Tactics and Ethics.
  • Attended promotional specific training, included various computer-based courses, iTag and Classification modules.
  • Earned entrance into the Director’s Club with a GPA over 95% while attending the CSTA.

Timeline

Correctional Police Lieutenant

New Jersey Department Of Corrections
08.2023 - Current

Correctional Police Sergeant

New Jersey Department Of Corrections
12.2015 - 08.2023

Correctional Police Officer

New Jersey Department Of Corrections
01.2006 - 12.2015

No Degree - Finance

Thomas Edison State University
Edward Smith