James Guinan
305 4th St Hallstead,PA
Summary
Accomplished Corrections Lieutenant with a proven track record with 25 years of service at the Broome County Sheriff's Office. An effective leader overseeing the departments Investigative Team, the Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T) and the departments training division. Expert in security protocols and emergency response, successfully managed 60+ officers and 320 inmates daily, ensuring compliance and resolving disputes effectively. Demonstrates exceptional staff supervision and policy enforcement skills, enhancing operational efficiency and safety. I also hold many NYS instructor certifications including General Topics instructor, Firearms instructor, OC spray instructor, Suicide Prevention instructor and RBT instructor.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Lieutenant
Broome County Sheriff's Office
05.1999 - 05.2024
- Hired in May 1999. Promoted to the rank Sergeant in August of 2009. Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in April 2019.
- As a Sergeant I led the Corrections Investigation team, the Sheriffs Emergency Response team (S.E.R.T.) and I was in charge of the Corrections training Division.
- Oversaw the jails daily operations.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and directing staff to ensure the safety of all parties involved.
- Trained new recruits during the academy and staff during in-service training.
- Instructed the departments yearly Firearms qualifications.
- Provided guidance to subordinate officers on best practices in corrections management, fostering a culture of excellence within the department.
- Enhanced staff performance with continuous training and development programs, resulting in increased efficiency and professionalism.
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Conducted security inspections of all housing units and individual cells.
- Reviewed all admission and discharge paperwork for legitimacy and legality.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton, NY05.1996
High School Diploma -
Susquehanna Valley HS
Conklin, NY06.1992
Skills
- Leadership
- Staff management
- Policy Enforcement
- Incident Investigation
- Officer Training
- Emergency Response
- Job assignments
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Training/development
- Gang Intelligence
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
Timeline
Corrections Lieutenant
Broome County Sheriff's Office
05.1999 - 05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
SUNY Broome Community College
High School Diploma -
Susquehanna Valley HS
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