James Charland
Morrisonville
Summary
Seasoned Corrections Officer brings calm, confident presence to in-prison interactions. Safety-focused approach to managing inmate interactions and activity. Compassionate supervision over areas such as recreation, visiting, work and food consumption. Detail-oriented approach to handling adverse and stressful working conditions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
NYS Department of Corrections
Dannemora
05.2018 - 03.2025
- My job duties consist of making sure the incarcerated individuals receive their rights while they are in the facility.
- Escorting them to and from meals, recreational events, programs, and visitations.
- Make sure to sustain order in the facility so that no incarcerated individuals or other employees in the facility get hurt.
- Ensured necessary documentation reports filed for state compliance after incidents.
- Continually maintained comprehensive training on all required qualifications.
- Conducted inmate headcounts to ensure everyone was accounted for.
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Inspected cells and other areas for contraband and safety hazards.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
- Managed conflict and negotiated resolutions between inmates to prevent violence and ensure the safety of all individuals in the facility.
Laborer
Village Of Dannemora
Dannemora
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed maintenance of grounds, roadways, and parks across the village.
- Using equipment to plow sidewalks in the winter, and to dig up water and sewer lines to repair damage.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
- Installed sewer, water, or storm drainpipes using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks
Assembler
NOVA Bus
Plattsburgh
06.2015 - 05.2018
- Assemble buses on the assembly line in an orderly fashion to ensure our quotas are met at the end of each week.
- Knowledge of tools, metals, electrical components, and other materials to ensure the bus was up to all proper standards.
- I also performed water testing on the buses to check for leaks, and properly fixed the leaks if there were any.
- Promoted worksite safety by explaining and enforcing OSHA requirements.
- Used templates and drawings to complete product according to specifications.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials and products.
- Identified and resolved assembly and production issues or malfunctions.
- Operated precision tools and equipment to perform dimensions without error.
- Position parts in jigs or fixtures for fastening with bolts, screws, rivets, or other fasteners.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent -
Northern Adirondack Central School
Ellenburg Depot, NY06.2009
Technical or occupational certificate - Diesel Mechanics
Champlain Valley Technical School
Plattsburgh, NY06.2009
Skills
- Emergency response
- Documentation filing
- Policy enforcement
- Contraband inspection
- Conflict resolution
- Inmate escorting
- Situational awareness
Job Related Training
Firearms and chemicals training and recertification,, AR15, 9mm, glock, and 12 gauge shotgun.
Personal Information
Citizenship: United States
Timeline
Laborer
Village Of Dannemora
02.2023 - 04.2024
Correctional Officer
NYS Department of Corrections
05.2018 - 03.2025
Assembler
NOVA Bus
06.2015 - 05.2018
High school diploma or equivalent -
Northern Adirondack Central School
Technical or occupational certificate - Diesel Mechanics
Champlain Valley Technical School
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