Frank Congleton
Columbia,NJ
Summary
Dynamic professional with 26 years at NJ Dept of Corrections, excelling in emergency management and conflict de-escalation. Proven track record in maintaining safety protocols and fostering community engagement. Skilled in report writing and self-defense techniques, ensuring a secure environment while building strong relationships with staff and inmates.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Police Officer
NJ Dept of Corrections
Annandale, NJ
02.2000 - Current
- Achieved a secure environment for staff and incarcerated individuals by upholding safety protocols over 26 years with NJ Department of Corrections. Supported team efforts in regulatory compliance and proactive oversight to enhance overall safety.
- Coordinated and directed inmate work detail for five years, facilitating the upkeep and preservation of multiple state parks in NJ.
- Achieved a well-maintained park environment through management of a crew responsible for execution of mowing, weed whacking, wood chipping, painting, and light construction projects. Enhanced park aesthetics by managing vehicle washing and cleaning of structures. Contributed to a positive visitor experience by ensuring cleanliness and order in park facilities.
Iron Worker
Susan R Bauer Inc
Vernon, NJ
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Engineered and constructed steel structures adhering to precise blueprints and specifications.
- Managed operation of heavy machinery, including cranes and forklifts, while enforcing rigorous safety protocols.
- Facilitated team collaboration to ensure timely project completion and uphold quality standards.
- Executed comprehensive inspections of materials and structures to ensure adherence to safety compliance standards.
- Performed precise cutting of metal components to exact lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Ensured structural integrity by executing precise installation and alignment of steel components according to specifications.
- Performed precise cutting, bending, and welding of metal materials to achieve project objectives.
- Operated hand tools, including spud wrenches and drift pins, to achieve precise alignment of bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.
- Executed configuration and operation of shears, gas torches, brakes, and presses to meet job specifications.
Landscaping Property Maintenance
Dean of the Green
Wayne, NJ
06.1994 - 01.1996
- Executed maintenance and operation of landscaping equipment to ensure high standards of property care.
- Orchestrated comprehensive planting, pruning, and mulching efforts to elevate visual appeal of property.
- Implemented systematic waste removal processes to uphold cleanliness standards in designated areas.
- Monitored landscape conditions through regular inspections, ensuring maintenance quality and swift resolution of identified issues.
- Monitored compliance with safety protocols for tools and machinery to mitigate risks and enhance operational safety in landscaping projects.
- Consistently demonstrated initiative and ownership in all professional tasks and projects.
- Balanced self-directed work with active participation in team initiatives to drive project success.
- Showcased talent for rapidly acquiring new competencies and responding effectively to evolving workplace demands.
- Cultivated positive relationships through respectful and friendly interactions, proactively addressing the needs of colleagues and clients.
- Coordinated daily operational activities by engaging collaboratively with team members to achieve common goals.
Education
Criminal Justice
Bergen County Community College
Paramus, NJSkills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Community engagement
- Patience and empathy
- Human relations
- Emergency management
- Officer training
- Self-defense techniques
- Emergency response
Certification
First Aid and CPR/AED certified.
Timeline
Correctional Police Officer
NJ Dept of Corrections
02.2000 - Current
Iron Worker
Susan R Bauer Inc
01.1996 - 01.2000
Landscaping Property Maintenance
Dean of the Green
06.1994 - 01.1996
Criminal Justice
Bergen County Community College