Gary Stone
Topeka,KS
Summary
Adept at managing high-risk environments and ensuring safety, my tenure at KJCC/KDOC honed my skills in crisis management and conflict resolution. Trained in defensive tactics and first aid, I reduced contraband instances significantly. My ability to lead and train teams across various roles highlights my commitment to security and team development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer
KJCC/KDOC
04.2023 - Current
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
Cook Shift Leader
Boomers Steakhouse
08.2016 - 03.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality meals in a timely manner.
- Trained and mentored new cooks, resulting in increased productivity and improved teamwork within the kitchen staff.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, maintaining focus on completing tasks efficiently without compromising quality.
- Supported overall restaurant success through cross-training in various positions when necessary to provide adequate coverage during busy times.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
General Laborer
Nabholz Construction Services
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
- Adapted quickly to new tasks or changes in project scope, demonstrating flexibility in skillset and problem-solving abilities.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded trucks with necessary materials for each project phase while adhering to proper lifting techniques.
- Improved worksite safety by consistently adhering to established protocols and regulations.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
Security Officer
Sac and Fox Casino
06.2013 - 01.2015
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Osborne High School
Osborne, KS05-2001
Skills
- First aid training
- Emergency response
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Inmate supervision
- Correctional facility procedures
- Policy enforcement
- Restraint techniques
- Safety and security enforcement
- Search and seizure procedures
- Contraband seizure
- Armory and key control
- First aid and CPR certified
Certification
- Emergency Response Planning and Implementation Certificate – Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or other emergency response training providers.
- Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards Training Certificate - National PREA Resource Center.
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use Certification - National Safety Council.
- Use of Force Training Certification - Various authorized training centers.
- OSHA Certified
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Correctional Officer
KJCC/KDOC
04.2023 - Current
Cook Shift Leader
Boomers Steakhouse
08.2016 - 03.2023
General Laborer
Nabholz Construction Services
01.2015 - 07.2016
Security Officer
Sac and Fox Casino
06.2013 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Osborne High School
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