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James Williams

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of detention center safety, security and emergency management protocols.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer

Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections
05.2013 - 01.2017
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.

Operations Sergeant

C/55th Brigade Special Troops Battalion
11.2004 - 09.2012
  • Ran a Combat Engineer Company comprised of 5 platoons with an assigned strength of 179 Soldiers
  • Assist and supervises the Battalion Schools
  • Maintenance and readiness of equipment in excess of $ 5 Million dollars
  • Responsible for the health and welfare, training and operational readiness of 73 NCOs and 100 Soldiers and 6 Officers
  • Prepares the TOC for orders, drills, briefs, and rehearsals,

receives and appropriately handles and distributes FRAGOs, Red Cross messages and Serious Incident Reports (SIRs)

Package Car Delivery Driver

United Parcel Service, UPS
05.1990 - 11.2004
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Handled packages carefully, observing indications on packaging of fragile contents and contents sensitive to variations in spatial orientation, keeping from turning upside-down.
  • Picked up and delivered packages to and from customer locations according to schedule, maintaining accurate inventory of packages and delivery records.

Bridge Specialist/Combat Engineer

C/103rd Combat Engineer Battalion
11.1989 - 11.2001
  • Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
  • Located mines through both visual means and use of mine detectors, neutralizing all enemy threats and booby traps.
  • Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
  • Directed installation and removal of minefields in combat operations areas, often working under time constraints and in volatile geographic areas.

Corrections Officer

Montgomery County Correctional Facility
06.1988 - 06.1989
  • Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
  • Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
  • Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.

Infantryman/Platoon Sergeant

United States Marine Corps
05.1979 - 05.1988
  • Trained, supervised and organized over 33 mariness and personnel.
  • Managed over $1 Million dollars worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
  • Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
  • Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.

Education

High School Diploma -

Murrell Dobbins Vocational Technical High Scho
Philadelphia, PA
06.1979

Skills

  • Rehabilitation and Counseling
  • Systems Analysis
  • Work Detail Oversight
  • Occupational Hazards and Safety Precautions

Affiliations

Montford Point Marine Association

Marine Corps League

Mission continues

American Legion

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections
05.2013 - 01.2017

Operations Sergeant

C/55th Brigade Special Troops Battalion
11.2004 - 09.2012

Package Car Delivery Driver

United Parcel Service, UPS
05.1990 - 11.2004

Bridge Specialist/Combat Engineer

C/103rd Combat Engineer Battalion
11.1989 - 11.2001

Corrections Officer

Montgomery County Correctional Facility
06.1988 - 06.1989

Infantryman/Platoon Sergeant

United States Marine Corps
05.1979 - 05.1988

High School Diploma -

Murrell Dobbins Vocational Technical High Scho
James Williams