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Jason Cozad

Port Orchard,WA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Corrections Officer

Kitsap County Sheriff's Office
10.2022 - Current
  • Developed a reputation for professionalism and integrity, serving as a role model for fellow officers in the performance of daily duties and adherence to ethical standards.
  • Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
  • Ability to perform under high stress when confronted with emergent, critical, or dangerous situations; handle multiple activities simultaneously; exercise sound judgment under stressful circumstances in which working with speed and sustained attention are critical to the job.
  • 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.
  • Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
  • Receive, Book and Release inmates according to policies and procedures as well as assisting in entering personal data on required databases, logs, and files, as well as checking for outstanding warrants.
  • Conduct transport operations, Chaining and unchaining inmates, also conducting security during the transport.

Corrections Officer

Department Of Adult And Juvenile Detention
09.2019 - 10.2022
  • Oversee all activities of inmates, including recreation, distribution of meals, mail, commissary requests, educational classes, visitation time, professional visits, social workers, and other authorized activities.
  • Enforce rules and guidelines while managing inmate behavior, in accordance with jail policies and procedures.
  • Ensure and maintain the safe, secure, humane custody of inmates, adhering to constitutional obligations including access to legal counsel, medical and mental health services as required.
  • Use appropriate physical defensive interventions and restraint techniques to maintain custody and control, up to and including deadly force, in accordance with local, state, and federal law; achieve and maintain proficiency in application and use of defensive interventions and physical agility.
  • Ability to perform under high stress when confronted with emergent, critical, or dangerous situations; handle multiple activities simultaneously; exercise sound judgment under stressful circumstances in which working with speed and sustained attention are critical to the job.
  • Receive, Book and Release inmates according to policies and procedures as well as assisting in entering personal data on required databases, logs, and files, as well as checking for outstanding warrants.
  • Write detailed reports concerning any recommendation, problem, observation or emergency situations or occurrences within the jail, according to DAJD policy and training, or when directed by supervisors.
  • Conduct transport operations, Chaining and unchaining inmates, also conducting security during the transport. Conducting hospital guard, providing security for the inmate and hospital staff.

Security Officer

First And Goal Sports
03.2017 - 09.2019
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Investigate and write incident reports of all significant incidents involved with on duty Understanding of and the proper use of the radio, video management, access control, and alarm systems
  • Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate information to co-workers and supervisory staff

Security Officer

Space Needle LLC
06.2016 - 03.2017
  • Provide a secure work environment for both internal and external guests of the Space Needle and to safeguard the assets of the company.
  • Conduct and document in-depth investigations into accidents, liability issues, and criminal activity. Monitor cameras and fire panel.
  • Assist and greet guests and team members.
  • Act as a designated floor warden for emergency situations.
  • Receive and act on direction provided by the Security Manager and/or the Security Supervisor.
  • Excellent guest service skills.
  • The ability to remain calm during stressful situations.
  • The ability to think and act quickly and to diffuse hostile situations.
  • Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Military Police Officer

US Army
09.2012 - 03.2016

While assigned with the United States Army Garrison (USAG) Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, I have flawlessly processed over 300 Military Police Reports, 11 Serious Incident Reports, and 4 Operational Reports without incident. I have also displayed sound leadership and judgment while working with Host Nation Police and local fire department coordinating over 150 real work emergency responses. During this time, I have also been an Operator of a Tactical Automated Security Cameras in Turkey and also in the USAG Rhinland-Pfalz area, reviewing video footage and watching cameras to make sure that fence line's and gates do not become compromised. While conducting duties as a Desk Sergeant, I have had to look up Personally Identifiable Information on our Department of Defense Personal Search System and Installation Access Control System by using the personals Identification Card (ID Card) to verify that individual had access to the Military Instillation they were trying to gain access to. I have also worked jointly with the Air Force on the Intrusion Detection Alarm System, to make sure that arms rooms and classified information stays secured. During the time working, I also had to be able to dispatch and control up to 10 Soldiers in a 8 hour shift in an area about the size of Rhode Island. I have also dispatched patrols to a Level 2 Trauma Center (Landstuhl Regional Medical Center) for code calls and other medical emergencies. While conducting duties as a Military Police Officer and Desk Sergeant, I have had to conduct escorts where personal have had to sign in and out as they were arriving and leaving the building and turning it in with daily paperwork.

Military Police Officer

US Army
09.2009 - 09.2012
  • Trained up to 18 Police Officers each shift on Law Enforcement standards and duties, resulting in 100% mission accomplishment.
  • Demonstrated the utmost efficiency by maintaining 100% accountability for approximately $350,000 worth of Law Enforcement Equipment with no losses or discrepancies.
  • Displayed team leadership on over 300 combat missions without serious incident or loss of life.
  • Instructed up to 25 Afghan Uniformed Police in basic law and order skills and effectively conducted joint patrols with zero incidents.

Military Police Officer

US Army
09.2008 - 09.2009
  • Processed over 120 Military Police Reports with zero error.
  • Displayed sound leadership and judgment while working with Host Nation Police coordinating over 50 real world emergency responses.
  • Conducted security checks on vehicles, personal, and buildings resulting with zero incidents.

Military Police Officer

US Army
09.2006 - 09.2008
  • Trained up to 40 Afghan Uniformed Police in basic law and order skills and effectively conducted joint patrols with zero incidents.
  • Traffic control while preforming duties resulting in zero accidents.
  • Responsible for using risk management, resulting zero lost equipment and 8000 accident free miles while operating a vehicle.

Military Police Officer

US Army
09.2003 - 09.2006
  • Processed up to 200 traffic accident reports resulting in zero errors.
  • Conducted traffic control resulting in zero accidents or incidents.
  • Performed traffic stops to verify vehicle registration and insurance resulting in zero incidents

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Green River Community College
Auburn, WA
03.2016

High School Diploma -

White River High School
Buckley, WA
06.2002

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Excellent Communication
  • Calm Under Pressure

Accomplishments

Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 3 Combat stars

3 Army Achievement Medals

3 Army Commendation Medals

Combat Action Badge

Non-Commissioned Officer Development Ribbon

Korea Service Ribbon

Timeline

Corrections Officer

Kitsap County Sheriff's Office
10.2022 - Current

Corrections Officer

Department Of Adult And Juvenile Detention
09.2019 - 10.2022

Security Officer

First And Goal Sports
03.2017 - 09.2019

Security Officer

Space Needle LLC
06.2016 - 03.2017

Military Police Officer

US Army
09.2012 - 03.2016

Military Police Officer

US Army
09.2009 - 09.2012

Military Police Officer

US Army
09.2008 - 09.2009

Military Police Officer

US Army
09.2006 - 09.2008

Military Police Officer

US Army
09.2003 - 09.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Green River Community College

High School Diploma -

White River High School
Jason Cozad