Gerard Palermo
Mayfield,PA
Summary
Corrections Officer III, with over 15 years in corrections, currently the Shift Lt. on 2200-0600 serving periodically as the acting shift commander. 10 years special teams experience serving on both CERT and FERT, and completing all affiliated schooling, and serving as the Tactical rifle team leader for the CERT team. Consistently seeking to learn and gain new experience and skills. Certified DOC Instructor of cell extraction, IRT, CPR, NFDD distraction devices, Shotgun / pistol, as well as a Master OC instructor. Recently retired from a Senior Non Commissioned Officer position in the PA Army National Guard.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Lieutenant
PA DOC
SCI Waymart
02.2008 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations following facility guidelines.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Cultivated and maintained climate of mutual respect with freedom from harassment and intimidation, to provide safe environment for staff and offenders.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
Infantry Mortar Platoon Sergeant
PA Army National Guard
Scranton, PA
04.2003 - 04.2023
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
- Performed as Platoon Sgt. planning and overseeing battalion level 120mm, 81mm, and 60mm Live fire exercises.
- Trained over multinational partners, contractors and foreign nationals to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
- Responsible for the developmental training, evaluation and general welfare of a 25 man Platoon, as well as over $2,000,000.00 of Weapons, equipment, and vehicles.
- Responsible once quarterly for the Inventory and inspection of all Company Sensitive items, and serial numbered equipment.
Education
Career Certification - Gun Smithing
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PANo Degree - Forensic Science
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- CERT basic operator, advanced weapons handling, basic building entry, tactical rifle specialist, and chemical munitions specialist
- FERT Basic, and FERT Leadership
- OC Master Instructor
- Remington Armorer
- RHU School Certified
- TST Certified
- IRT Instructor
- ION scan device operator
- Cell Extraction Instructor
- CPR Instructor
- Range Instructor
- CITT Certified
- DOD non-lethal weapons instructor encompassing; OC, Taser, riot control equipment and formations, 12 gauge less-lethal munitions, 40mm less-lethal munitions, sting ball, smoke and flash bang grenades, FN 303, Pepperball gun, auditory and visual hailing devices, vehicle arresting devices
- FEMA ICS
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Location
Interested in the Position in the Eastern Region, but willing to work in the Central Region
Timeline
Corrections Lieutenant
PA DOC
02.2008 - Current
Infantry Mortar Platoon Sergeant
PA Army National Guard
04.2003 - 04.2023
Career Certification - Gun Smithing
Penn Foster Career School
No Degree - Forensic Science
Duquesne University