Frederick D. Young
Allen County Juvenile Center
Lima,OH
Work History
Detention Officer
4 Months- Supervised juvenile detainees to maintain secure, orderly housing units
- Monitored behavior and enforced center rules with consistent professionalism
- Conducted resident searches, room checks, and contraband inspections
- Documented incidents, observations, and shift activity in required reports
- Responded quickly to conflicts, emergencies, and safety concerns
- Escorted juveniles safely during movement, meals, court, and programs
- Modeled calm de-escalation techniques to reduce behavioral escalation
- Coordinated with counselors, supervisors, and staff to support facility operations
Unit Manager
10 Years 9 Months- Supervised unit management staff and chaired designated committees. Conducted daily rounds of housing areas occupied by inmates, observed living conditions, guided officers, and addressed issues raised by inmates and staff. Maintained communication with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift supervisors, correction officers, and education supervisors. Oversaw performance evaluations for employees, including correction officers, and coordinated inmate bed moves while cross-training unit management staff with security staff to enhance understanding of institutional operations.
- Earned commendations for exceptional job performance and effective staff supervision.
- Oversaw daily operations of assigned unit
- Documented successful outcomes of unit initiatives
Correctional Lieutenant
7 Years- Supervised staff and inmates of all nationalities and cultures. Assigned staff to daily activities. Scheduled staff for daily work assignments, training, and administrative actions. Knowledgeable of policies and procedures of the institution. Conducted surveillance, safety and security inspections, and rounds of the institution and property. Prevented escapes, walked a ways and apprehended escapes. Detained or secured inmates during incidents. Responded to emergencies and security alerts. Arbitrated inmate disputes and investigated complaints of abuse by staff. Gathered information and completed records, reports, and forms. Experienced with conducting investigatory interviews and evaluations. Served as the Critical Incident Management Coordinator, Rules Infraction Board Chairman (Backup), and Assistant Arsenal Supervisor. Performed the additional duties of the Section Chief and trained for the Incident Command System, Cell Extraction, Use of Force, and PR-24 instructor. Cross trained in unit management duties as suggested and required by Director.
- Promoted to Unit Manager for outstanding job performance and goal attainment.
- Outlined daily operational tasks
- Documented significant accomplishments
Correctional Officer
10 Years- Supervised inmates of all nationalities and cultures assigned to area. Made periodic rounds in assigned areas to ensure orderly movement, security, and control of inmates. Enforced institution policies and departmental rules while ensuring inmates complied with stated policies and procedures. Made checks in assigned areas to detect contraband articles. Safeguarded and protected state property, made economic use of equipment and supplies, as well as food, clothing, and utilities etc. Prepared forms and reports for review. Assisted in providing a safe environment through utilization of modern safety practices and security procedures. Trained as an unarmed self-defense and firearms instructor, a member of the regional hostage negotiation team, and a staff coach.
- Promoted to Correctional Lieutenant ahead of peers.
- Managed daily operational tasks
- Recognized for exceptional performance
Correctional Officer
4 Years- Managed the activities of inmates to promote a safe and structured environment. of all nationalities and cultures assigned to daily activities. Made periodic rounds in assigned areas to ensure orderly movement, security, and control of inmates. Enforced institution policies and departmental rules while ensuring inmates complied with stated policies and procedures. Made checks in assigned areas to detect contraband articles. Safeguarded and protected state property and stressed economic use of equipment and supplies, food, clothing, utilities, etc. Prepared forms and reports. Assisted in providing a safe environment through utilization of modern safety practices and security procedure. Qualified on firing range with facility weapons and thereafter re-qualified annually. Physically capable of qualifying and re-qualifying in unarmed self-defense.
- Recognized by supervisors for exceptional job performance, highlighting commitment to safety and security.
- Oversaw daily tasks and activities of inmates to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Documented significant accomplishments and contributions made during tenure.
QA Inspector
2 Years- Experienced in operation of injection press at operator’s level. Managed incoming and outgoing product to meet specifications. Daily operation or Coordinate Measuring Machine, micrometers, calipers and go/no-go gauges. Blueprint reading and capabilities studies.
- Achieved production goals and consistently met daily performance objectives.
- Performed various job duties
- Documented key accomplishments
Security Officer
1 Year- Secured personnel and valuable equipment, documenting events accurately and operating remote controlled cameras effectively.
- Achieved performance objectives leading to pay raise.
- Outlined daily tasks and duties
- Highlighted key accomplishments
Education
High School Diploma
Graduate
Associate’s Degree - Applied Science of Corrections
Graduate
Bachelor’s Degree - Criminal Justice
Undergraduate Studies
Skills
Conflict resolution
Crisis management
Behavior monitoring
Crisis intervention
Inmate restraint
Conflict resolution
Safety protocols
Timeline
Detention Officer
Allen County Juvenile Center
04.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Unit Manager
ODR&C, Allen/Oakwood Correctional Institute
01.2014 - 10.2024Read More
Correctional Lieutenant
ODR&C, Allen/Oakwood Correctional Institute
01.2007 - 01.2014Read More
Correctional Officer
ODR&C, Allen/Oakwood Correctional Institute
01.1997 - 01.2007Read More
Correctional Officer
ODR&C, Lima Correctional Institution
01.1993 - 01.1997Read More
QA Inspector
Bridgestone APM
01.1991 - 01.1993Read More
Security Officer
Burns International Security
01.1990 - 01.1991Read More
Lima Technical College
Associate’s Degree from Applied Science of Corrections
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Tiffin University
Bachelor’s Degree from Criminal Justice
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Lima Senior High School
High School Diploma
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MILITARY SERVICE
- United States Army
- Tank Turret Repairer
- Good Conduct Medal
- Overseas Service Ribbon
- Army Lapel Button
- Honorable Discharge
Personal Information
Title: CORRECTIONAL PROFESSIONAL
MILITARY SERVICE
- United States Army
- Tank Turret Repairer
- Good Conduct Medal
- Overseas Service Ribbon
- Army Lapel Button
- Honorable Discharge
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Years of experience
Seasoned correctional professional with expertise in security, inmate control, and risk assessment. Effectively identifies security breaches and enhances staff awareness to prevent escapes and assaults. U.S. Army Veteran with strong leadership and supervisory skills, committed to maintaining high-performance standards.