Gary Zinzow
Cohoes,United States
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience inArea of expertise and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Officer
NYS Unified Court System, 3rd Judicial District Northern Command
09.2018 - Current
- Assist judges with instruction of proper courtroom decorum
- Maintain and implement a positive working relationship with all court staff, co-workers and visitors to the public courts
- Support and mentor new and experienced fellow officers
- Maintain order inside courtrooms and throughout the entire courthouse
- Document and file incident reports, arrest reports, injury reports and other court documents when required
- De-diffuse escalating situations when necessary
- First responder to all emergencies and duress alarm activations
- Perform security escorts as needed
- Effective radio communication between court officer staff while on duty
- Demonstrates expertise in Court Officer policies, procedures, directives and memorandums
- Make arrests and detention of individuals as warranted
- Execution of bench warrants as directed by proper authority
- Perform remands as directed by the presiding judge, and also performing a thorough search of the remanded individual
- Performing perimeter patrols as directed of external areas of the courthouse looking for suspicious activities.
Corrections Officer
Greene Correctional Facility
09.2006 - 09.2018
- Care, safety and maintenance of my assigned unit and all residents assigned to the unit
- Performed all duties ordered by area supervisor promptly and properly
- Transportation of residents to outside destinations upon approval/request of facility supervisor
- Maintain safety and security of the facility
- Completed fire & safety reports, incident reports
- Vast knowledge of DOCCS policy and procedures, included but not limited to statewide and local directives
- Performing searches for contraband items in cubes, cells and common areas
- Performed random or as directed pat frisks of incarcerated individuals searching for contraband items
- Monitored incarcerated individuals during visits occurring during official facility visiting hours, ensuring the safety of visitors and incarcerated individuals
- Carefully monitored incarcerated individual movement within the facility to areas such as the mess hall, programs, and recreation
- Effective tool control and key management within my assigned area
- Ensuring a complete inventory of toxic caustic items on units had been completed prior to the end of every shift
- First responder to all emergencies of all kinds, including red dot and duress alarm activations, medical and fire emergencies.
Education
Associates degree in Applied Sciences - Occupational Therapy Assistant -
Maria College
Albany, NY06.2017
Skills
- Highly experienced with collaborating within and outside the agency
- Effective teaching skills
- Excellent focus to detail
- Patience and Tolerance
- Integrity and Honesty
- Self-defense techniques
- Scheduling appointments
- Physical Fitness
- Courtroom Management
- First Aid Training
- Document Review
- Security Protocols
- Legal knowledge
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Court Procedures
- Calendar Management
- Proofreading
- Dispute Mediation
- Courtroom order
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Personnel protection
- Team building
- Visitor screening
- Task Prioritization
- Goal Setting
- Interpersonal Skills
- Self Motivation
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time management abilities
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability
- Written Communication
- Emergency Response
- Professional Demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Rule Enforcement
- Arrest procedures
- Records Maintenance
- Witness swearing-in
Accomplishments
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
Additional Qualifications
- CPR/First Aid/AED - American Health and Safety Institute, 12/01/18
- American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid, 02/01/21
Professionalabilities
- Certified NYS Peace Officer Course, 09/01/06
- NYSDOCCS Academy Squad Leader, 09/01/06
- American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, 07/01/14
- National Trainers Association Certified Group Fitness Instructor, 10/01/14
- Certified Kettlebell Instructor under Steve Maxwell, 06/01/14
- Certified Physical Preparation Specialist under Joe DeFranco and James Smith, 11/01/14
- Certified Functional Strength Coach under Michael Boyle, 12/01/15
- Peer Mentor, 09/01/14 - 06/01/17
- Certified Rape Aggression Defense Instructor, 10/01/02
- Trained in use of Narcan, 11/01/19
- Union College Member Sexual Assault Response Team, 07/01/02
- Completed Sexual Assault Investigation Training Course, 10/01/02
- Received Union College 'U are a Treasure' award for saving a student life, 10/01/02
- USMC Corporals Course Platoon Honor man, 10/01/99
- Graduated USMC AZ 'A' school with honors, 07/01/96
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member, 06/01/17
- Maria College Student Government Association President, 09/01/16 - 06/01/17
- Member Maria College Retention Review Committee, 09/01/16 - 06/01/17
- Member Maria College Strategic Planning Committee, 09/01/16 - 06/01/17
- Assisted with Development of Maria College Veterans' Club, 11/01/15
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt, Present
- USMC WSQ water survival qualification, 03/01/97
Personal Information
Total Experience: Over 20 years of working with diverse populations of all ages.
Additionalinformation
- Completed internship for Occupational Therapy Assistant at Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany, New York, 06/01/17
- United States Marine Corps, 01/01/97 - 02/01/01
- Ravena Coeymans High School, Ravena, NY, 06/01/96
- Completed Albany Vo-Tech Public and Private Security Program, 06/01/95
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Court Officer
NYS Unified Court System, 3rd Judicial District Northern Command
09.2018 - Current
Corrections Officer
Greene Correctional Facility
09.2006 - 09.2018
Associates degree in Applied Sciences - Occupational Therapy Assistant -
Maria College
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