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Jack Ritter

Cypress,IL

Summary

Accomplished Correctional Sergeant with a proven track record at the Illinois Department of Corrections-Shawnee, adept in crisis management and de-escalation techniques. Demonstrates exceptional leadership in high-stress environments, ensuring facility security and team efficiency. Skilled in emergency response and inmate monitoring, enhancing safety and operational standards.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Sergeant

Illinois Department Of Corrections-Shawnee
02.2016 - Current
  • Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
  • Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
  • Supervised [Number] employees and performance of tasks and managed [Number] offenders.

Public Safety Officer

Loyola University Medical Center
01.2013 - 02.2016
  • Maintained accurate records of incidents and actions taken during shifts, contributing to effective communication between team members and supervisors.
  • Provided first aid assistance during medical emergencies, applying life-saving techniques until paramedics arrived on scene.
  • Patrolled assigned areas on foot, horseback or by vehicle.
  • Monitored surveillance systems for potential threats or suspicious behavior around critical infrastructure, reporting findings to appropriate authorities for further investigation.
  • Restrain combative/violent subjects
  • Detain subjects for local law enforcement

Event Security Guard

Monterrey Security Consultants
11.2012 - 02.2016

was asked to perform supervisory duties, such as ensuring staff members were remaining attentive

Package Sorter/Unloader

United Parcel Service, UPS
07.2008 - 08.2013
  • Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
  • Supported shipping department by preparing sorted packages for transportation, reinforcing company's reputation for punctuality.
  • Collaborated with team members to sort large volumes of packages quickly and accurately.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Triton College
River Grove, IL
05-2012

High School Diploma -

Oak Park River Forest High School
Oak Park, IL
05-2008

Skills

  • De-escalation techniques
  • Emergency response
  • Body searches
  • Policy enforcement
  • Highly personable/professional demeanor
  • Articulate
  • Conflict management
  • Inmate movement control
  • Restraint techniques
  • Rules of conduct
  • Work planning
  • Crisis management
  • Public safety
  • Firearms proficiency
  • Inmate monitoring
  • Team leadership
  • Facility security

Timeline

Correctional Sergeant

Illinois Department Of Corrections-Shawnee
02.2016 - Current

Public Safety Officer

Loyola University Medical Center
01.2013 - 02.2016

Event Security Guard

Monterrey Security Consultants
11.2012 - 02.2016

Package Sorter/Unloader

United Parcel Service, UPS
07.2008 - 08.2013

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Triton College

High School Diploma -

Oak Park River Forest High School
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