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Ian Lindey

South Hill,VA

Summary

Over 12 years of experience in the Department of Corrections, including 6 years on the Special Response Team. Served in the United States Army Reserve for over 8 years, demonstrating strong leadership and teamwork skills. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and complete tasks efficiently. Committed to supporting colleagues and achieving organizational goals through dedication and professionalism.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer

Deerfield Correctional Complex
Capron, VA
02.2019 - 04.2025

Ensured safety and security of staff and offenders in controlled environments.

  • Utilized Critical-Crisis Intervention Training to diffuse aggressive situations effectively.
  • Led operations during staffing shortages, ensuring completion of essential tasks.
  • Participated in Special Response Team deployments to manage high-risk incidents.
  • Informed inmates and visitors about rules, safety procedures, and responsibilities.
  • Supervised residents during meals, recreation, and work-site activities to maintain order.
  • Conducted inspections and random searches to uphold facility safety standards.
  • Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime and manage conflict proactively.

United States Army Reserve

U.S. Army Reserve
Blackstone, VA
04.2012 - 04.2020

I have been in the United States armed forces from in between my junior and senior year to the present. I have been promoted to an E-3 in the U.S Army Reserve. I've worked well with others from all around, professionally and with proper courtesy.

  • Remained composed and poised even in most demanding of situations and physically stressful environments.
  • Developed practical and comprehensive lines of questioning to encourage communication with subject of interview.
  • Communicated clearly and listened attentively throughout interview process to facilitate exchange of information.
  • Maintained confidentiality when addressing sensitive information with tact and diplomacy.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Correctional Officer

GEO correctional
Lawrenceville, VA
11.2013 - 02.2019

I've assisted in the security and upkeep of Lawrenceville Correctional Center. Have dealt with rude and unruly individuals in a professional manner. I have also helped in the training of other C/O's on certain key points of the prison. Entrusted with special job positions due to excellence in the work place.

  • Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
  • Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
  • Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
  • Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
  • Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
  • Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
  • Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
  • Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
  • Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
  • Transported inmates to and from personal appointments, including medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
  • Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
  • Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
  • Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
  • Maintained clear and open communications with all facility areas to support safe operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bluestone High School
Skipwith, VA
06.2013

Skills

  • Fire arms proficiency
  • Compound rules and regulations
  • CPR and First aid Certified
  • Cold weather driving training
  • M-16 and M-4 weapon certification
  • Clock and 40mm launcher weapon certifications
  • Critical-crisis intervention training (CCIT)

Accomplishments

  • I have helped successfully in quelling multiple fights between inmate on inmate and inmate on staff.
  • Have been vouched for by the captain on my shift to multiple wardens for specific special positions on shift.
  • I have received multiple verbal reports of excellence from my NCO's and Officers of the United States Army Reserve, for going over and beyond the normal to get the mission complete.
  • Completed extensive crisis prevention and intervention training programs.
  • Averted a potential riot by effectively handling a confrontational situation with other corrections team members.

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Deerfield Correctional Complex
02.2019 - 04.2025

Correctional Officer

GEO correctional
11.2013 - 02.2019

United States Army Reserve

U.S. Army Reserve
04.2012 - 04.2020

High School Diploma -

Bluestone High School
Ian Lindey
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