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Gabriel Kephart

Philipsburg,PA

Summary

Dedicated Detention Officer with proven expertise at Moshannon Valley Processing Center in emergency response planning and conflict resolution. Skilled in surveillance operation and effective communication, I excelled in enhancing safety protocols and optimizing detainee supervision. Committed to maintaining order and ensuring compliance, I thrive in high-pressure environments while fostering teamwork and collaboration.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Detention Officer

Moshannon Valley Processing Center
Philipsburg, PA
08.2022 - Current
  • Ensured safety for all individuals during emergency incidents through prompt responses.
  • Coordinated evacuation procedures to facilitate orderly exits in emergencies.
  • Assisted in developing emergency response plans to enhance organizational readiness.
  • Monitored detainee behavior and enforced facility regulations to maintain order.
  • Maintained accurate logs of detainee movements and incidents throughout shifts.
  • Implemented de-escalation techniques to resolve conflicts effectively.
  • Operated control rooms, managing access to secure areas and monitoring surveillance systems.
  • Supervised recreational activities for detainees, providing necessary guidance.
  • Monitored detainee behavior and ensured compliance with facility regulations.
  • Conducted searches of housing units for contraband items, such as drugs, weapons, or other prohibited materials.
  • Escorted detainees from one area of the detention center to another, safely and securely.
  • Assisted in the intake of new detainees, ensuring that all necessary paperwork was completed and filed correctly.
  • Participated in emergency response drills and real situations, acting swiftly to ensure safety.
  • Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
  • Participated in training exercises designed to improve skills related to emergencies, defensive tactics, and arrest procedures.

Sheet Metal Worker

Tafco
Clearfield, Pennsylvania
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Fabricated sheet metal components utilizing precision tools and equipment.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise assembly.
  • Operated machinery for cutting, bending, and shaping various metals.
  • Conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes.
  • Maintained a clean work area to promote safety and efficiency.
  • Trained new employees on proper techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Followed safety regulations when handling hazardous materials and equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Branch High School
Morrisdale, PA
06-2021

EPA Section 608 Certification - HVAC

Clearfield County Career And Technology Center
Clearfield, PA
06-2021

Skills

  • Emergency response planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Surveillance operation
  • Detainee supervision
  • Security compliance
  • Incident reporting
  • Safety protocols
  • Team collaboration
  • Process optimization
  • Effective communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Employee training
  • Security and sanitation checks
  • Defensive techniques
  • Detainee escort
  • Detainee control
  • Security procedures
  • Emergency response
  • Body and cell searches
  • Crisis management
  • Gate control
  • Headcounts
  • Detainee observation
  • Facility monitoring
  • Restraint techniques
  • Patience and tolerance
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Central and pod control
  • Active in fitness and gym daily
  • Documentation skills
  • CCTV monitoring
  • Team member of CERT

Affiliations

  • Physical fitness
  • Traveling
  • Engaging in marksmanship

Certification

  • Certified to carry Oleoresin Capsicum Spray

Timeline

Detention Officer

Moshannon Valley Processing Center
08.2022 - Current

Sheet Metal Worker

Tafco
07.2021 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

West Branch High School

EPA Section 608 Certification - HVAC

Clearfield County Career And Technology Center
Gabriel Kephart