Jacob DeMatteo
Brewerton
Summary
Dynamic Correctional Officer with extensive experience at NYSDOCCS, adept in crisis intervention and security monitoring. Proven ability to maintain safety through effective inmate supervision and contraband detection. Skilled in training new officers and implementing safety protocols, ensuring a secure environment while fostering positive inmate interactions. First aid and CPR certified.
Assertive correctional officer with several years of experience enforcing rules to keep order within jails and prisons. Calm and dependable individual trained in defensive tactics and conflict resolution. Polished in monitoring inmate behavior and conduct to prevent crime and escapes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
NYSDOCCS
Albany
06.2014 - 03.2025
- Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
- Issued clothing, tools and other authorized items to inmates.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Conducted searches of inmates and visitors to prevent the smuggling of contraband.
- Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Transported inmates to court, doctor appointments and work sites.
- Supervised inmate activities, including meals, recreation times, and work assignments.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA06-1992
Skills
- Inmate supervision
- Emergency response
- Security monitoring
- Contraband detection
- Defensive tactics
- Report writing
- Team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Behavior observation
- Video surveillance
- Safety protocols
- Training new officers
- First aid administration
- De-escalation techniques
- Risk assessment
- Cell inspections
- Violence prevention
- Behavioral analysis
- Inmate transport
- Firearm safety
- Mental health awareness
- Armory and key control
- Organizational skills
- Weapons training
- First aid and CPR certified
- Policy enforcement
Timeline
Correctional Officer
NYSDOCCS
06.2014 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania