JASON CHUFF
Scranton,PA
Summary
Highly motivated individual seeking employment opportunity. Detail-oriented and demonstrates a strong work ethic and professionalism. Certified, effective communicator. Team player with strong oral and written communication skills. Passionate individual looking to make a difference. Resilient Corrections Officer recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in conflict resolution, behavioral management techniques, and emergency response protocols. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability to maintain order and safety within correctional facilities. Committed to upholding security standards and rehabilitation processes with integrity and professionalism.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections Officer
Lackawanna County Prison
Scranton, PA
07.2019 - Current
- Day-to-day job functions of a corrections officer include, but are not limited to, the booking and processing of incoming and outgoing prisoners according to written policies and procedures.
- Writing detailed and accurate incident reports.
- Patrolling the interior and exterior of the facility.
- Conducting inmate and cell searches.
- Inspecting visitors and packages delivered to the facility.
- Responding to crisis situations, as outlined by policies and procedures.
- Overseeing inmate activities, including meals, classes, visitation, and recreation.
- Monitoring inmates and grounds with surveillance cameras.
- Supervised inmate activities and ensured compliance with facility regulations.
- Managed inmate records and maintained accurate documentation of daily activities.
- Enforced rules and policies to maintain order within the correctional facility.
- Responded to incidents and emergencies, applying de-escalation techniques effectively.
- Trained new officers on procedures, safety protocols, and inmate management strategies.
- Assisted in transport of inmates to court appearances and medical appointments.
- Observed daily operations throughout the facility for compliance with standards set forth by governing bodies.
- Maintained correct physical head count for inmates.
- Maintained communications with staff and inmate body to maintain safe, effective prison environment.
- Initiated disciplinary action when necessary, following established procedures for documenting violations and infractions.
Corrections Counselor
Lackawanna County Prison
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Interviewing inmates, preparing case reports, and classifying them according to counseling category.
- Performing audits, managing caseloads, and maintaining proper records of inmates.
- Contacting family members of inmates and getting information on things that prompted crime.
- Conducting sessions and developing social and vocational skills in inmates.
- Ensuring proper accommodation, hygiene, and medical treatment for inmates.
- Preparing and facilitating Parole Violators' curriculum and classes.
- Maintaining contact with state agents on offender progress in the program, and all state-required documents.
- Experience in working with habitual and first-time criminal offenders.
- Deep knowledge of psychology and its implementation.
- Knowledge of the circumstances that instigate change in behavior.
- Thorough knowledge of U.S. criminal law and its proceedings.
- Experience in correcting social and moral behavior of inmates.
- Ability to research case history and write reports on criminals.
- Coordinated with external agencies for community reintegration services.
- Participated in periodic evaluations of existing policies and procedures related to the care of incarcerated individuals.
- Advised parole officers on effective ways to manage released offenders' transition into society.
Case Manager
Scranton Counseling Center
02.2016 - 05.2018
- Coordinated client assessments and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Facilitated regular case reviews with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive support.
- Managed crisis intervention sessions to address urgent client needs effectively.
- Documented case notes and maintained accurate client records in compliance standards.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Coordination of Mental Health Services – provide a community-based approach to promote recovery, resiliency, and the principles of self-direction, individualized, and person-centered.
- Case Management (Adult & Child) – avoid or address serious mental problems by undertaking assertive efforts to keep clients with severe and persistent mental health issues in service, assuring follow-up services, and intervening in crisis situations.
- Mental Health Court Case Management / Court Administrator
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Keystone College
La Plume, PA05.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PASkills
- AFSME Local 2736 - Vice President of the union
- Experience with habitual and first-time criminal offenders
- Knowledge of psychology and its implementation
- Understanding the circumstances that instigate change in behavior
- Knowledge of US criminal law and its proceedings
- Experience in correcting social and moral behavior of inmates
- Ability to research case history and write reports on criminals
- Coordination of Mental Health Services
- Case management (adult and child)
- Mental Health Court Case-Management
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral health recovery and wellness
- Knowledge of various curricula related to mental health and rehabilitation
- Emergency restraint techniques
- Use of force planning
- Inmate transport procedures
- Fire safety knowledge
- Security threat group awareness
- Inmate supervision and accountability
- Incident response procedures
- Contraband and search procedures
- Policy enforcement
- Incident report writing
- Conflict resolution
- Record management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Case documentation
- Regulatory compliance
- Motivational skills
- Continuing education
- Accountability
- Excellent problem solver
Certification
- Northeastern Pennsylvania Crisis Intervention Team
- Mental Health First Aid
- Pennsylvania Parole Violator Program - Back on Track Curriculum
- Alcohol and other Drugs Curriculum
- Parenting Curriculum
- Relationships Curriculum
- Employment Curriculum
- Money Smarts Curriculum
- Sexual Offenders Program Curriculum
- Batterers Intervention Curriculum
- Rehabilitation and treatment
- Northeast Institute: Recovery, Wellness and Innovation in Behavioral Health
- Lackawanna County Prison/National Rifle Association - Law Enforcement Qualifications Program
- Lackawanna County Prison/ Guardian Protective Devices/ Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Training Course
- Lackawanna County Prison - Defensive Tactics Certification
- Lackawanna County Prison - Prison Rape Elimination Act Course
- American Safety & Health Institute - CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid Training
- Lackawanna County Prison - Successful Completion of Pre-Service Training Program - 240 Course Hours
- Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse
- Safe Crisis Management Staff Certification Training
- Offender Management System
- Wrist and Leg restraints
- Flex restraint
- Emergency Restraint Chair
- 4-point restraint
- Plan use of force/ Force Continuum
- EBID
- IRB
- Use of Tether
- Inmate Transports
- Fire safety and SBCA fire safety course
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Training Academy - 160-Hour Basic training program in Basic Training Class #2010
- Security threat group awareness
- Use of Force Continuum
- Basic First Aid/ Infectious Disease/ CPR & AED/ Mental health and first aid/ Suicide Prevention and Intervention
- Hostage Survival
- Legal aspects of Corrections
- Inmate supervision and accountability
- Security Restraints
- Fundamentals of Security
- Drug awareness
- Incident response responsibilities and procedures
- Inmate disciplinary procedures
- Contraband and Searches & Immediate Action skills
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Lackawanna County Prison
07.2019 - Current
Corrections Counselor
Lackawanna County Prison
05.2018 - 07.2019
Case Manager
Scranton Counseling Center
02.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Keystone College
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania