IVAN NELSON
Punta Gorda,FL
Summary
Confident leader dedicated to process and procedure. Exceeds expectations for staff performance, consistently enforces rules and seeks opportunities for team improvement. Offers attention to detail and excellent decision-making abilities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CORRECTIONS CAPTAIN
SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
SARASOTA, FL
06.2008 - Current
- Coordinated responses to emergencies such as assaults and escapes.
- Maintained order among inmates with structured control and effective dispute resolution skills.
- Protected staff through careful monitoring of entrances, exits and CCTV feeds.
- Managed staff with focus on alert, courteous, and professional behavior.
- Supervised staff in the performance of their duties, providing guidance and instruction as necessary.
- Conducted regular inspections of correctional facilities to identify safety hazards, operational deficiencies, and needed repairs or upgrades.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers on developing treatment plans tailored specifically for individual inmates' needs.
- Monitored daily operations within the facility, including inmate counts, searches, meal services, medication distribution, security checks, and record keeping.
- Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
CORRECTIONS SERGEANT
CHARLOTTE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
11.2000 - 06.2008
- Troubleshoot problems and developed successful solutions.
- Boosted efficiency by keeping work areas clean, tidy, and free of debris.
- Controlled entry of drugs and contraband into prison system with mail and visitor screenings.
Education
MASTER'S IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE -
SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY
08-2022
B.A.S. IN PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION - Emergency Planning and Critical Incident Strategy
FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN STATE
07.2020
Associate of Arts -
Edison College
Punta Gorda12-2004
Skills
- Administrative oversight
- Critical thinking
- Planning
- Team management
- Public speaking
- Program Coordination
- Incident Reporting
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Staff Leadership
- Employee Coaching
- Inspections
- Staff Supervision
- Conflict Management
- Rule Enforcement
- Administration
- Records Maintenance
- Counseling Techniques
- Work Planning
- Facility Maintenance
Certification
- 03/01/2021, SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY 22nd COMMAND OFFICER MANAGEMENT COHORT,
- 04/01/2017, FLORIDA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
- 06/01/2001, FLORIDA CORRECTIONAL OFFICER CERTIFICATION, SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY
Groups
2004, 2008, CORRECTIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM, Assistant Squad Leader, Chemical Munitions Specialists
Awards
- 09/01/2014, SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE COURTS AND CORRECTIONS, Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Courts and Corrections Employee of the Month nomination.
- 11/01/2006, CHARLOTTE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, Awarded the Employee of the month as a Correctional Officer for professionalism and responding to the call of duty during an officer involved incident (staff assault/injury).
Accomplishments
Congressional Award for Professionalism and Dedication
Timeline
CORRECTIONS CAPTAIN
SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
06.2008 - Current
CORRECTIONS SERGEANT
CHARLOTTE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
11.2000 - 06.2008
MASTER'S IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE -
SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY
B.A.S. IN PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION - Emergency Planning and Critical Incident Strategy
FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN STATE
Associate of Arts -
Edison College
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